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Week 5 RB handcuffs to stash

Every backup we told subscribers to grab before kickoff in Week 5 of 2026, in priority order: the back, the starter he sits behind, and the case for holding him.

30 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

    TreVeyon Henderson NE89% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Rhamondre Stevenson · stash priority 82/100 · 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 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  2. 2

    RJ Harvey DEN71% 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 11, 4:05 PM EDT

  3. 3

    Tyler Allgeier ARI28% rostered · likely free

    Behind Jeremiyah Love (Questionable) · stash priority 77/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jeremiyah Love (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 4:25 PM EDT

  4. 4

    Kenny Gainwell TB66% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Bucky Irving · stash priority 77/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bucky Irving; depth chart RB2.

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

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

  5. 5

    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 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  6. 6

    Kaelon Black SF35% 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 11, 4:25 PM EDT

  7. 7

    Blake Corum LA71% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Kyren Williams · stash priority 72/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Kyren Williams; depth chart RB2.

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

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Oct 12, 8:15 PM EDT

  8. 8

    Kaleb Johnson GB6% rostered · free long shot

    Behind MarShawn Lloyd · stash priority 71/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind MarShawn Lloyd; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  9. 9

    Kendre Miller NO17% rostered · likely free

    Behind Alvin Kamara · stash priority 71/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Alvin Kamara; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  10. 10

    Kyle Monangai CHI77% rostered · if he's free

    Behind D'Andre Swift · stash priority 68/100 · 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 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  11. 11

    Mike Washington Jr. LV21% 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 Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  12. 12

    Will Shipley PHI1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Saquon Barkley (Questionable) · stash priority 68/100 · shared backfield

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

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

    Sunday Morning (International) · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 9:30 AM EDT

  13. 13

    Kaytron Allen WAS1% rostered · free long shot

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

    Next up behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  14. 14

    Isaiah Davis NYJ8% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Braelon Allen · stash priority 67/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Braelon Allen; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  15. 15

    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, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  16. 16

    Brian Robinson Jr. ATL27% 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.

    Sunday Night · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 8:20 PM EDT

  17. 17

    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, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  18. 18

    Chris Rodriguez Jr. JAX17% rostered · likely free

    Behind Bhayshul Tuten · stash priority 63/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bhayshul Tuten; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Morning (International) · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 9:30 AM EDT

  19. 19

    Kimani Vidal LAC1% 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 11, 4:05 PM EDT

  20. 20

    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 Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  21. 21

    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 Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  22. 22

    George Holani SEA16% rostered · likely free

    Behind Emanuel Wilson · stash priority 60/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Emanuel Wilson; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 4:25 PM EDT

  23. 23

    Justice Hill BAL12% 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 Night · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 8:20 PM EDT

  24. 24

    Jaylen Wright MIA26% rostered · likely free

    Behind Ollie Gordon II · stash priority 59/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Ollie Gordon II; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  25. 25

    Ray Davis BUF5% 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.

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Oct 12, 8:15 PM EDT

  26. 26

    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.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  27. 27

    Nicholas Singleton TEN1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Tony Pollard · stash priority 55/100 · 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 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  28. 28

    Tyler Goodson DAL0% 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.

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

  29. 29

    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 11, 1:00 PM EDT

  30. 30

    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 Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 11, 4:25 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.