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Week 6 RB handcuffs to stash

Every backup we told subscribers to grab before kickoff in Week 6 of 2026, in priority order: the back, the starter he sits behind, and the case for holding him.

28 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 DEN77% 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.

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

  2. 2

    TreVeyon Henderson NE87% 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 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  3. 3

    Kenny Gainwell TB62% 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.

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  4. 4

    Kaelon Black SF27% 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.

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Oct 19, 8:15 PM EDT

  5. 5

    Blake Corum LA65% 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.

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 4:05 PM EDT

  6. 6

    Kendre Miller NO12% rostered · likely free

    Behind Alvin Kamara · stash priority 72/100 · 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 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  7. 7

    Raheim Sanders CLE1% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Quinshon Judkins (Questionable) · stash priority 71/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Quinshon Judkins (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  8. 8

    Rachaad White WAS59% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt · stash priority 71/100 · shared backfield

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

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

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Oct 19, 8:15 PM EDT

  9. 9

    Tyler Allgeier ARI38% 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, Oct 18, 4:05 PM EDT

  10. 10

    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 Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  11. 11

    Mike Washington Jr. LV28% rostered · likely free

    Behind Ashton Jeanty · stash priority 69/100 · 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 18, 4:25 PM EDT

  12. 12

    Najee Harris NYG7% 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 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  13. 13

    Isaiah Davis NYJ4% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Braelon Allen · stash priority 66/100 · 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 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  14. 14

    Carson Steele PHI0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Dameon Pierce · stash priority 66/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Dameon Pierce; depth chart RB4.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  15. 15

    Chris Rodriguez Jr. JAX16% 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 18, 9:30 AM EDT

  16. 16

    Emmett Johnson KC15% 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 18, 4:25 PM EDT

  17. 17

    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 18, 4:25 PM EDT

  18. 18

    Brian Robinson Jr. ATL50% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Bijan Robinson · stash priority 62/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bijan Robinson; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  19. 19

    Kaleb Johnson GB5% rostered · free long shot

    Behind MarShawn Lloyd · stash priority 61/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind MarShawn Lloyd; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Night · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 8:20 PM EDT

  20. 20

    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 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  21. 21

    Justice Hill BAL10% 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 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  22. 22

    Roschon Johnson CHI3% rostered · free long shot

    Behind D'Andre Swift · stash priority 59/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind D'Andre Swift; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  23. 23

    George Holani SEA9% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Emanuel Wilson · stash priority 58/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Emanuel Wilson; depth chart RB2.

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

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

  24. 24

    Ray Davis BUF4% rostered · free long shot

    Behind James Cook III · stash priority 57/100 · 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 Late · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 4:25 PM EDT

  25. 25

    Tyler Goodson DAL0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Javonte Williams · stash priority 56/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Javonte Williams; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Night · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 8:20 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 18, 1:00 PM EDT

  27. 27

    Dare Ogunbowale HOU0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Woody Marks · stash priority 53/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Woody Marks; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Morning (International) · kicks off Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM EDT

  28. 28

    Tyjae Spears TEN34% rostered · likely free

    Behind Tony Pollard · stash priority 52/100 · 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, Oct 18, 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.