Arizona Cardinals
Tyler Allgeier’s handcuff
Published pick
Jeremiyah Love
Committee uncertainty
Love is RB2 behind Allgeier but carries ankle risk.
Evidence: medium. Stash priority: 76/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
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32 of 32 backfields with a published pairing
Minnesota Vikings
Aaron Jones Sr.’s handcuff
Published pick
Jordan Mason
Committee uncertainty
Mason is already listed as a co-starter.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 82/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaylen Warren’s handcuff
Published pick
Rico Dowdle
Committee uncertainty
Dowdle is the listed RB2 behind Warren.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 74/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Los Angeles Rams
Kyren Williams’s handcuff
Published pick
Blake Corum
Preferred next man up
Kyren's handcuff; Corum is the settled No. 2 and takes over Thursday night.
Evidence: unrated. Stash priority: ?/100.
Week 1 analysis published Thu, Sep 10, 11:34 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucky Irving’s handcuff
Published pick
Kenny Gainwell
Committee uncertainty
Gainwell is the listed No. 2 behind Irving.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 78/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Philadelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley’s handcuff
Published pick
Tank Bigsby
Committee uncertainty
Bigsby is the listed RB2 behind Barkley.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 74/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Denver Broncos
J.K. Dobbins’s handcuff
Published pick
RJ Harvey
Committee uncertainty
Harvey is the listed RB2 behind Dobbins.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 78/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Houston Texans
David Montgomery’s handcuff
Published pick
Woody Marks
Committee uncertainty
Marks is the listed No. 2 behind Montgomery.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 74/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Buffalo Bills
James Cook III’s handcuff
Published pick
Ray Davis
Committee uncertainty
Next up behind James Cook III; depth chart RB2.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 66/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Cleveland Browns
Quinshon Judkins’s handcuff
Published pick
Dylan Sampson
Committee uncertainty
Sampson is the listed RB2 behind Judkins.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 69/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Carolina Panthers
Chuba Hubbard’s handcuff
Published pick
Jonathon Brooks
Committee uncertainty
Brooks is the upside replacement if available.
Evidence: medium. Stash priority: 71/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson’s handcuff
Published pick
Brian Robinson Jr.
Committee uncertainty
Robinson is the sole listed backup to Bijan.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 65/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey’s handcuff
Published pick
Kaelon Black
Committee uncertainty
CMC's handcuff for now; Black holds RB2 but SF may rotate with Jordan James.
Evidence: unrated. Stash priority: ?/100.
Week 1 analysis published Thu, Sep 10, 11:34 PM EDT
Kansas City Chiefs
Kenneth Walker III’s handcuff
Published pick
Emmett Johnson
Committee uncertainty
Next up behind Kenneth Walker III; depth chart RB2.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 70/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Washington Commanders
Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s handcuff
Published pick
Rachaad White
Committee uncertainty
White projects as the main passing-down replacement.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 75/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty’s handcuff
Published pick
Mike Washington Jr.
Committee uncertainty
Washington is listed directly behind Jeanty.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 66/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Jacksonville Jaguars
Bhayshul Tuten’s handcuff
Published pick
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Committee uncertainty
Rodriguez is listed as a co-starter with Tuten.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 64/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Chicago Bears
D'Andre Swift’s handcuff
Published pick
Kyle Monangai
Committee uncertainty
Monangai is listed directly behind Swift.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 65/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
New York Jets
Breece Hall’s handcuff
Published pick
Braelon Allen
Committee uncertainty
Allen is the listed RB2 behind Hall.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 65/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
New England Patriots
Rhamondre Stevenson’s handcuff
Published pick
Corey Kiner
Preferred next man up
Next up behind Rhamondre Stevenson; depth chart RB3.
Evidence: unrated. Stash priority: ?/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Thu, Sep 10, 11:34 PM EDT
New York Giants
Cam Skattebo’s handcuff
Published pick
Najee Harris
Committee uncertainty
Next up behind Cam Skattebo; depth chart RB2.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 67/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Seattle Seahawks
Jadarian Price’s handcuff
Published pick
George Holani
Preferred next man up
Next up behind Jadarian Price; depth chart RB2.
Evidence: unrated. Stash priority: ?/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Thu, Sep 10, 11:34 PM EDT
Green Bay Packers
MarShawn Lloyd’s handcuff
Published pick
Chris Brooks
Committee uncertainty
Brooks is the listed RB2 behind Lloyd.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 68/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Los Angeles Chargers
Omarion Hampton’s handcuff
Published pick
Kimani Vidal
Committee uncertainty
Vidal shares the backup line with Mitchell.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 63/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor’s handcuff
Published pick
Seth McGowan
Committee uncertainty
McGowan earned the RB2 job behind Taylor.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 60/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Miami Dolphins
De'Von Achane’s handcuff
Published pick
Ollie Gordon II
Committee uncertainty
Next up behind De'Von Achane; depth chart RB3.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 60/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Baltimore Ravens
Derrick Henry’s handcuff
Published pick
Justice Hill
Committee uncertainty
Listed RB2 behind Henry for Week 1.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 58/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
New Orleans Saints
Travis Etienne Jr.’s handcuff
Published pick
Kendre Miller
Committee uncertainty
Next up behind Travis Etienne Jr.; depth chart RB3.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 53/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Dallas Cowboys
Javonte Williams’s handcuff
Published pick
Malik Davis
Committee uncertainty
Next up behind Javonte Williams; depth chart RB2.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 54/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Tennessee Titans
Tony Pollard’s handcuff
Published pick
Tyjae Spears
Committee uncertainty
Spears is the listed RB2 behind Pollard.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 54/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Cincinnati Bengals
Chase Brown’s handcuff
Published pick
Tahj Brooks
Committee uncertainty
Next up behind Chase Brown; depth chart RB3.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 51/100.
Model-based candidate. Research write-up pending.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
Detroit Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs’s handcuff
Published pick
Sione Vaki
Committee uncertainty
Vaki is listed as RB2 on the Week 1 chart.
Evidence: low. Stash priority: 49/100.
Week 1 analysis published Fri, Sep 11, 11:38 AM EDT
What makes a good handcuff?
A handcuff is a backup you hold for the larger role he could inherit. Look beyond the depth-chart number: receiving work, competition for carries and the backup’s own availability all affect the opportunity. A committee can leave several players sharing the job.
Stash value is different from start value
These scores compare potential backup opportunities. They are not projected fantasy points or injury probabilities. If you need points this week, look for evidence of a role now before starting a player whose appeal depends on someone else missing time.
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