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Zach analyzes the top fantasy football RB committees, looking for fantasy football RB breakouts heading into Week 10 (2025). Read his key takeaways about nine RB committees.
As the NFL season turns the corner and heads to the back nine of the 18-week regular season, more and more teams are moving to a timeshare in the backfield. Every week, it feels like more committees emerge and new running back options step up. As teams rotate multiple players, the fantasy production is spread to more players, which can help managers navigate bye weeks when rosters are stretched extra thin. This week, we're going to run down nine backfield committees for Week 10, but we'll keep it quick-hitting and focus on the highlights.
Matchups, game flow, and injuries can impact who plays each week and for how long, with coaches always looking for a "hot hand" to ride. If you're also looking to add a surging running back to your fantasy lineup, check out the latest from each of these nine committees from Week 10.
What can we learn from the work distribution in Week 9, and how does it change our projections going forward? What follows are my breakdowns of the backfields in New York, New England, Arizona, Minnesota, Houston, Denver, Jacksonville, Washington, and Seattle. We've got lots to get to, so let's jump in!
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Giants Committee: Tough to trust Tyrone Tracy Jr.
The Giants lost impressive rookie Cam Skattebo for the season in Week 8, and in Week 9, Tracy was expected to lead the way. Things didn't go according to plan, though, and Jaxson Dart ultimately led the team in rushing with 56 yards on eight carries.
Tracy played just 44% of snaps and finished with only five carries for 18 yards. He did add three catches for 19 yards to chip in a little bit of PPR production, but not enough to deliver on his potential of a full-time role.
Besides Dart, it was actually Devin Singletary who took most of the work in the running game, playing 56% of snaps and finishing with eight carries for 43 rushing yards. He also had two catches on two targets for eight more yards.
The #Giants' longest rush by a RB yesterday was this Devin Singletary 14-yard gain.
Singletary forced four missed tackles yesterday, giving him 13 forced missed tackles on the season.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. has six forced missed tackles with 20 more touches than DS on the season. pic.twitter.com/R0W1a8GEtm
— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) November 3, 2025
Neither running back found the end zone, and it's hard to trust either of them in Week 10 against the Bears. Looking ahead, the schedule gets even tougher with matchups against the Packers, Lions, and Patriots, who have all been very good against running backs before the team's Week 14 bye week.
In deep leagues or desperate situations, you can roster or start either of these backs, but Dart's rushing potential and the tough matchups make them very difficult to play confidently going forward.
Patriots Committee: TreVeyon Henderson's time has arrived
Just as Rhamondre Stevenson seemed past his fumble issues and ready to be the workhorse back, he was sidelined for all of practice last week and missed the team's Week 9 matchup with the Falcons due to a toe injury. When asked for more information, coach Mike Vrabel didn't want to give details, only saying that it “certainly won’t be this week” regarding Stevenson's Week 9 availability. He hasn't been ruled out of Week 10, but that kind of response definitely seems to indicate Stevenson could miss more time.
If he does, Henderson looks to be the primary option. He played 75% of snaps in Week 9 compared to just 25% for Terrell Jennings.
Henderson had 14 carries for 55 yards and four catches on six targets for 32 receiving yards. It was a solid overall game, but it got a little tarnished by Jennings vulturing the only running back touchdown of the day.
First NFL TD for Terrell Jennings 👏
📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/hR5dHUQPrj
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 2, 2025
Henderson still was more productive, though, and will remain a very solid flex play or even an RB2 this week against the Bucs if Stevenson is out. Henderson brings big-play potential and lots of upside, even though his style and size aren't ideally suited for between-the-tackles, short-yardage work.
That work could continue to go to Jennings, and the rookie from Florida A&M has gotten lots of hype from Vrabel and the coaches for his work ethic and performance. He would be a touchdown-dependent flex option if Stevenson is out Week 10.
Cardinals Committee: Bringing Back Trey Benson
The Cardinals won on Monday Night Football against the Cowboys, using a blend of Bam Knight and Emari Demercado. While Knight was the clear top option before the team's Week 8 bye week, it was Demercado who got more work and production in Week 10.
Demercado infamously fumbled at the goal line in Week 5 and missed two games with an ankle injury. He was back in the mix on Monday, though, and racked up 14 carries for 79 yards while also adding one catch on his lone target for a loss of one yard.
Knight mixed in with nine carries for 27 rushing yards and added two catches for 20 yards, but neither back found the end zone in the Cardinals' 27-17 victory.
The big factor to consider for Knight and Dermercado's value is the impending return of Benson, who was clearly the top choice in the backfield before he landed on IR with a knee injury. He is eligible to return in Week 10, so keep a close eye out for status updates. If he's back, he'll likely be the No. 1 back with Demercado rotating in on passing downs and as a change-of-pace home run hitter.
Benson is the back to own for fantasy going forward, with Demercado likely getting enough work to stay in the flex conversation in very deep leagues.
Vikings Committee: Keeping up with Aaron Jones Sr.
The Vikings were planning on mixing Jones and Jordan Mason in the backfield this season, but Jones has had a hard time staying healthy enough for the tandem to take off.
Jones missed four games with a hamstring injury and just returned from IR in Week 8. He had five carries for 15 rushing yards and two catches for 15 receiving yards in the team's loss to the Chargers. He looked much sharper against the Lions in Week 9 before exiting in the third quarter. He already had nine carries for 78 yards and two catches for 20 yards before leaving with an AC joint injury.
The initial reports on Jones' status seem positive, and he could even play in Week 10 against the Ravens.
Head Coach Kevin O’Connell provides an injury update on Aaron Jones Sr. pic.twitter.com/dWFcqXhNjc
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 3, 2025
Without Jones, Mason has been solid but not spectacular, although part of that may have been due to starting QB J.J. McCarthy also missing time with an injury. Mason only had 10 carries for 36 yards and one catch for one yard this week against the Lions.
Early in the season, Mason had a slight playing time advantage when both backs were healthy, but then Jones played 53% of the snaps in Week 8, compared to just 35% for Mason.
If Jones is healthy, he'll be a good flex option against the Ravens in Week 10, pushing Mason to high-risk, touchdown-dependent territory. If Jones is out, Mason would be an RB2 candidate to consider, with Zavier Scott also potentially in the mix if Jones is absent.
Texans RB Committee: Broncos Bust the Backfield
The Texans continue to rotate Woody Marks on passing downs and Nick Chubb on early downs, but this week they mixed in Dare Ogunbowale and even British Brooks a little bit more. Unfortunately for anyone with fantasy exposure to the offense, though, they only managed five field goals in their 18-15 loss to the Broncos.
The bigger news for Houston in Week 9 was the injury to C.J. Stroud, which could lead to more focus on the run game in Week 10 if Stroud is out. They'll need to be much more effective, though, if they hope to contribute meaningful fantasy numbers in Week 10.
In Week 9, Chubb had the most carries (11) and the most rushing yards (34), but none of the running backs were able to get any traction against a tough Broncos' defense. Marks had 10 carries for 37 yards, and Brooks had two carries for no yards.
Marks was targeted three times in the passing game without a reception, while Brooks and Chubb were not targeted at all. Ogunbowale was the only running back with a catch, and he only managed two yards on his reception.
When the Texans play from ahead, Chubb typically gets a little more work, and when they play from behind, the game script favors Marks. Without Stroud, though, it could be a whole different offense against the Jaguars in Week 10.
Marks remains the more dynamic option and the better fantasy play in PPR leagues. However, Chubb is still getting enough early-down work and has enough touchdown potential to keep Marks from truly breaking out and being an every-week RB2. Chubb is a decent flex play this week against the Jaguars, although he is still touchdown-dependent.
Broncos Committee: RJ Harvey gaining ground
On the other side of that matchup in Week 9, the Broncos rotated veteran J.K. Dobbins and rookie R.J. Harvey. While Dobbins continues to get most of the carries and yardage, Harvey is closing in on his fantasy production since he keeps finding the end zone.
In Week 9 against the tough Houston defense, Dobbins played 29 snaps compared to Harvey's 20. Dobbins had 15 carries and one catch, compared to Harvey's two carries and five catches. Dobbins finished with 61 rushing yards and -2 receiving yards, while Harvey led the team with 51 receiving yards and added five rushing yards.
The main difference, though, was that Harvey had this play:
🔟 to 1️⃣2️⃣
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/JtPme80XJ1
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 2, 2025
He now has five touchdowns in the last three weeks, while Dobbins only has four scores all season and none in the last four weeks. Dobbins continues to get enough early-down work in this effective offense to be a low-end RB2, but Harvey's emergence on passing downs and his touchdown production make the rookie a nice flex option with RB2 upside as well.
Jaguars Committee: More Bhayshul Tuten touchdowns?
In a similar situation on some levels, the Jags have rookie Tuten and veteran Travis Etienne Jr. sharing time in the backfield. After the bye week, Tuten came out with a nice game, taking nine carries for 29 yards and a touchdown, setting a new season-high with 10 touches.
Tuten tuddy! The @jaguars take the lead in Vegas
JAXvsLV on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/o08lTgu12h
— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025
One major difference between the Broncos and Jaguars, though, is that Etienne is still maintaining most of the work in the passing game. Tuten has made only seven catches all season, while Etienne had five catches for 31 yards just this week against the Raiders.
While he didn't have a great week because of the vultured score, Etienne still seems to be the clear lead back. He had 22 carries for 84 yards, including a 20-yard run, and he also had those five catches for 31 more yards. Especially with depth concerns at wide receiver, even after the addition of Jakobi Meyers, Etienne could get more work as a receiver out of the backfield.
Etienne remains an RB2 with RB1 upside, while Tuten is a touchdown-dependent flex play for now. The problem for both of them is that they have a tough matchup this week against the Texans. Things do get a little lighter down the road, though, with the Chargers, Cardinals, and Titans on the schedule the next three weeks.
Commanders Committee: Still not fitting the Bill
The Commanders lost Jayden Daniels (elbow) to injury late in their loss to the Seahawks in Week 9. The backfield continues to be a tricky timeshare to figure out from week to week, and now with the move to Marcus Mariota, there's another change to consider.
In Week 9, it was Jacory Croskey-Merritt who had the most running back snaps, but only by a narrow margin. The rookie logged 46% of snaps, while Chris Rodriguez Jr. played 34% of snaps after logging just two snaps in Week 8. Rodriguez had the better fantasy day out of the backfield, taking his 12 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Even though Rodriguez did get most of his work after the game was decided, he brought impressive enough energy and production that he could earn himself more work going forward.
Croskey-Merritt matched his total of 12 carries but only managed 38 rushing yards. He also had one catch for three yards. He still seems to be the primary back, but he hasn't been able to really take off with Daniels or Mariota at quarterback. His best week was Week 5, when he had a pair of touchdowns against the Chargers, but he hasn't scored a touchdown since then and has been held below 40 yards from scrimmage in three straight contests.
Jeremy McNichols is also in the mix, but he only had one carry in Week 9, so his role seems limited. The main fantasy value still seems to be Croskey-Merritt, but Rodriguez is also gaining some momentum after his Week 9 performance.
With Mariota in place of Daniels, the offense doesn't have quite as high a ceiling, but they could also have to rely even more on running backs. Week 10 is a tough home matchup against the Lions, but in Week 11, there is potential value if either back establishes themselves as the leader, since the Commanders are headed to Miami to face the Dolphins.
Seahawks Committee: Neither RB finds the end zone
On the other side of that Week 9 matchup in Washington, the Seahawks improved to 6-2 overall and 4-0 on the road by dispatching the Commanders. Most of the Seahawks' scoring was through the air, though, with a monster game from Sam Darnold. In the backfield, the committee is still in session, as Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet share the load.
Walker had 11 carries and two catches against Washington, getting more work than Charbonnet, who had eight carries and one catch. Walker was also more effective, totaling 42 rushing yards and 19 receiving yards, while Charbonnet had 25 rushing yards and 21 receiving yards.
Neither back found the end zone this week, with the only rushing touchdown coming on this carry from tight end AJ Barner.
AJ Barner sneaks in the score!
Congrats to the 4.1% of managers who started him!
(Condolences to the Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet managers) pic.twitter.com/zJYyzV5ov2
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) November 3, 2025
For the season, Charbonnet has typically been more involved near the goal line. Charbonnet has five touchdowns in seven games, while Walker has just three scores in eight games. It's typically a pretty even timeshare split between the two backs, but which back gets hot and how the game script plays out can lead to one or the other getting more work from week to week.
Both running backs are low-end RB2 or flex plays and remain touchdown dependent. If either finds the end zone, they're a solid play, but they definitely cut into each other's value due to the timeshare.
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