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Week 3 RB handcuffs to stash

Every backup we told subscribers to grab before kickoff in Week 3 of 2026, in priority order: the back, the starter he sits behind, and the case for holding him.

32 stashes across 5 game windows (Thursday Night, Sunday Early, Sunday Late, Sunday Night, Monday Night). Each pick is the board as it stood at kickoff, not a later revision.

The stashes, ranked

  1. 1

    TreVeyon Henderson NE90% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Rhamondre Stevenson · stash priority 81/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Rhamondre Stevenson; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  2. 2

    Tank Bigsby PHI15% rostered · likely free

    Behind Saquon Barkley (Questionable) · stash priority 81/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Saquon Barkley (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Sep 28, 8:15 PM EDT

  3. 3

    Kenny Gainwell TB81% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Bucky Irving · stash priority 78/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bucky Irving; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 PM EDT

  4. 4

    Blake Corum LA75% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Kyren Williams · stash priority 76/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Kyren Williams; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Night · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 8:20 PM EDT

  5. 5

    Jonah Coleman DEN22% rostered · likely free

    Behind J.K. Dobbins (Questionable) · stash priority 74/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind J.K. Dobbins (Questionable); depth chart RB3.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Night · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 8:20 PM EDT

  6. 6

    Woody Marks HOU54% rostered · if he's free

    Behind David Montgomery · stash priority 74/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind David Montgomery; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  7. 7

    Rico Dowdle PIT85% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Jaylen Warren · stash priority 73/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jaylen Warren; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  8. 8

    Kaelon Black SF50% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Christian McCaffrey · stash priority 73/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Christian McCaffrey; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 PM EDT

  9. 9

    Tyler Allgeier ARI39% rostered · likely free

    Behind Jeremiyah Love · stash priority 69/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jeremiyah Love; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 PM EDT

  10. 10

    AJ Dillon CAR0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Chuba Hubbard · stash priority 69/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Chuba Hubbard; depth chart RB3.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  11. 11

    Ray Davis BUF8% rostered · free long shot

    Behind James Cook III · stash priority 68/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind James Cook III; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  12. 12

    Mike Washington Jr. LV29% rostered · likely free

    Behind Ashton Jeanty · stash priority 68/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Ashton Jeanty; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 PM EDT

  13. 13

    Rachaad White WAS65% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt · stash priority 68/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  14. 14

    Braelon Allen NYJ14% rostered · likely free

    Behind Breece Hall · stash priority 67/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Breece Hall; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  15. 15

    Emanuel Wilson SEA1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Jadarian Price (Questionable) · stash priority 67/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jadarian Price (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  16. 16

    Najee Harris NYG8% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Cam Skattebo · stash priority 66/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Cam Skattebo; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  17. 17

    Brian Robinson Jr. ATL23% rostered · likely free

    Behind Bijan Robinson · stash priority 65/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bijan Robinson; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Thursday Night · kicks off Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 PM EDT

  18. 18

    Kyle Monangai CHI80% rostered · if he's free

    Behind D'Andre Swift · stash priority 65/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind D'Andre Swift; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Sep 28, 8:15 PM EDT

  19. 19

    Seth McGowan IND1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Jonathan Taylor · stash priority 65/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jonathan Taylor; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  20. 20

    Raheim Sanders CLE1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Quinshon Judkins · stash priority 64/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Quinshon Judkins; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  21. 21

    Chris Rodriguez Jr. JAX25% rostered · likely free

    Behind Bhayshul Tuten · stash priority 64/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bhayshul Tuten; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  22. 22

    Emmett Johnson KC16% rostered · likely free

    Behind Kenneth Walker III · stash priority 63/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Kenneth Walker III; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  23. 23

    Kimani Vidal LAC2% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Omarion Hampton · stash priority 63/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Omarion Hampton; depth chart RB3.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  24. 24

    Chris Brooks GB20% rostered · likely free

    Behind MarShawn Lloyd · stash priority 62/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind MarShawn Lloyd; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Thursday Night · kicks off Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 PM EDT

  25. 25

    Demond Claiborne MIN2% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Aaron Jones Sr. · stash priority 62/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Aaron Jones Sr.; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 PM EDT

  26. 26

    Ollie Gordon II MIA1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind De'Von Achane · stash priority 60/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind De'Von Achane; depth chart RB3.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  27. 27

    Justice Hill BAL16% rostered · likely free

    Behind Derrick Henry · stash priority 58/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Derrick Henry; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 PM EDT

  28. 28

    Emari Demercado DAL2% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Javonte Williams · stash priority 54/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Javonte Williams; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 PM EDT

  29. 29

    Tyjae Spears TEN49% rostered · likely free

    Behind Tony Pollard · stash priority 54/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Tony Pollard; depth chart RB2.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  30. 30

    Kendre Miller NO1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Travis Etienne Jr. · stash priority 52/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Travis Etienne Jr.; depth chart RB3.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 PM EDT

  31. 31

    Tahj Brooks CIN0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Chase Brown · stash priority 51/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Chase Brown; depth chart RB3.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

  32. 32

    Jacob Saylors DET1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Jahmyr Gibbs · stash priority 50/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jahmyr Gibbs; depth chart RB3.

    Depth-chart pick; the research write-up for this backfield was still pending.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM EDT

Stash priority compares backup opportunities; it is not a points projection or an injury probability. Check your league’s wire and lock rules before adding anyone. How the scores are built.

How to use this list

Take the highest back on the list who is free in your league, and hold him in a bench slot you can afford to rotate. If nothing happens by the time his game is final, swap him for the best available stash in the next window. The rotating bench slot, explained.

Check the injury report first

A stash is worth more when the starter ahead of him is banged up, and worth less when the backup himself is. This week’s running back injury report shows both.

Get this list before every kickoff.

Free, about 3.5 hours before each game window, with who is likely still on your wire.