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Week 4 RB handcuffs to stash

Every backup we told subscribers to grab before kickoff in Week 4 of 2026, in priority order: the back, the starter he sits behind, and the case for holding him.

32 stashes across 6 game windows (Thursday Night, Sunday Morning (International), 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

    RJ Harvey DEN69% rostered · if he's free

    Behind J.K. Dobbins · stash priority 81/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind J.K. Dobbins; depth chart RB2.

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

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

  2. 2

    TreVeyon Henderson NE91% 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, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  3. 3

    Blake Corum LA75% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Kyren Williams · stash priority 78/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Kyren Williams; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  4. 4

    Kenny Gainwell TB72% 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 Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  5. 5

    Braelon Allen NYJ14% rostered · likely free

    Behind Breece Hall (Questionable) · stash priority 75/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Breece Hall (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  6. 6

    Woody Marks HOU52% 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, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  7. 7

    Tank Bigsby PHI23% rostered · likely free

    Behind Saquon Barkley · stash priority 74/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Saquon Barkley; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  8. 8

    Kaelon Black SF44% rostered · likely 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, Oct 4, 4:25 PM EDT

  9. 9

    Kendre Miller NO1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Alvin Kamara · stash priority 70/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Alvin Kamara; depth chart RB3.

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

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Oct 5, 8:15 PM EDT

  10. 10

    Tyler Allgeier ARI33% 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 Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  11. 11

    AJ Dillon CAR1% rostered · free long shot

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

    Next up behind Chuba Hubbard; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Night · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 8:20 PM EDT

  12. 12

    MarShawn Lloyd GB67% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Kaleb Johnson · stash priority 68/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Kaleb Johnson; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  13. 13

    Mike Washington Jr. LV22% 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, Oct 4, 4:25 PM EDT

  14. 14

    Rachaad White WAS67% 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 Morning (International) · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 9:30 AM EDT

  15. 15

    Najee Harris NYG6% 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, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  16. 16

    Brian Robinson Jr. ATL22% 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.

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Oct 5, 8:15 PM EDT

  17. 17

    Kyle Monangai CHI79% 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.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  18. 18

    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.

    Thursday Night · kicks off Thu, Oct 1, 8:15 PM EDT

  19. 19

    Chris Rodriguez Jr. JAX19% 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, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  20. 20

    Emmett Johnson KC23% 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 Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 4:25 PM EDT

  21. 21

    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 Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 4:25 PM EDT

  22. 22

    DeeJay Dallas MIN0% 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, Oct 4, 4:05 PM EDT

  23. 23

    Tyler Goodson DAL0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Javonte Williams · stash priority 61/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Javonte Williams; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  24. 24

    Seth McGowan IND1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Jonathan Taylor · stash priority 60/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jonathan Taylor; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Morning (International) · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 9:30 AM EDT

  25. 25

    Justice Hill BAL14% rostered · likely free

    Behind Derrick Henry · stash priority 59/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Derrick Henry; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  26. 26

    Nicholas Singleton TEN1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Tony Pollard · stash priority 58/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Tony Pollard; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  27. 27

    Emanuel Wilson SEA34% rostered · likely free

    Behind Jadarian Price · stash priority 57/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jadarian Price; depth chart RB2.

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

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

  28. 28

    Ray Davis BUF6% rostered · free long shot

    Behind James Cook III · stash priority 56/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind James Cook III; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  29. 29

    Travis Homer PIT0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Jaylen Warren · stash priority 55/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jaylen Warren; depth chart RB3.

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

    Thursday Night · kicks off Thu, Oct 1, 8:15 PM EDT

  30. 30

    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, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

  31. 31

    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 Night · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 8:20 PM EDT

  32. 32

    DJ Herman MIA0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Ollie Gordon II · stash priority 30/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Ollie Gordon II; depth chart RB1.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 4, 4:05 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.