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The afternoon is over. One more backfield to watch.

Sunday night running back stashes to consider before kickoff.

Use the gap before Sunday night to reassess your bench. Compare the evening backups with the player you already hold, and keep a roster spot available for a late lineup replacement if you need one.

Sun, Sep 13 · Week 1, 2026

1 game · Times in ET

Sunday kickoffs at 7 p.m. ET or later. Only pregame candidates from boards published within the past 24 hours appear below.

  • DAL at NYG · 8:20 PM EDT

Your evening shortlist

Remove players already rostered in your league to find your next option.

2 candidates remaining

  1. 1
    Najee Harris

    Najee Harris

    NYG vs. DAL

    Sun, Sep 13, 8:20 PM EDT

    Next up behind Cam Skattebo; depth chart RB2.

    Committee uncertainty. Model-based candidate; research write-up pending.

    Read Cam Skattebo’s handcuff analysis

    Board published Fri, Sep 11, 11:17 PM EDT. Score reflects stash opportunity, not projected points.

  2. 2
    Emari Demercado

    Emari Demercado

    DAL vs. NYG

    Sun, Sep 13, 8:20 PM EDT

    Demercado is the eligible next option; an Abanikanda elevation could split work.

    Committee uncertainty.

    Read Javonte Williams’s handcuff analysis

    Board published Fri, Sep 11, 11:17 PM EDT. Score reflects stash opportunity, not projected points.

Step 1

Choose the opportunity

Look for a backup who could inherit meaningful work. Stash priority weighs replacement opportunity and the starter’s injury history; it does not predict an injury or this week’s fantasy points.

Step 2

Check the timing

The shortlist removes players at scheduled kickoff. Confirm current player availability, free-agent status and your league’s transaction deadlines before acting.

Step 3

Decide whether to hold

Review what changed during the afternoon. A backup who just gained meaningful work may be worth holding through waivers. If nothing changed, compare the night-game opportunity before making another move.

Sunday night pickup questions

Should I save my last bench spot for Monday?

Consider any unresolved Monday starter in your lineup first. A Sunday night stash can use the roster spot you need for a Monday replacement. Check the Monday candidates and your transaction deadline before committing.

Are these players free agents in my league?

This shortlist does not connect to your league. Use “Hide player” for names already rostered, then check your league for waiver status and roster restrictions.

Why is a player missing?

His game may have started, his status may rule him out, or a recent board may not be available. The handcuff directory keeps published analysis after kickoff; team backfields show the wider roster.

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