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Week 9 RB handcuffs to stash

Every backup we told subscribers to grab before kickoff in Week 9 of 2026, in priority order: the back, the starter he sits behind, and the case for holding him.

29 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

    Kaelon Black SF23% rostered · likely free

    Behind Christian McCaffrey (Questionable) · stash priority 76/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Christian McCaffrey (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM EST

  2. 2

    Kenny Gainwell TB50% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Bucky Irving · stash priority 76/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bucky Irving; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Night · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 8:20 PM EST

  3. 3

    Tyler Allgeier ARI46% rostered · likely free

    Behind Jeremiyah Love (Questionable) · stash priority 73/100 · 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, Nov 8, 4:25 PM EST

  4. 4

    Chris Rodriguez Jr. JAX13% rostered · likely free

    Behind Bhayshul Tuten (Questionable) · stash priority 73/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Bhayshul Tuten (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

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

    Thursday Night · kicks off Thu, Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST

  5. 5

    Kendre Miller NO26% rostered · likely free

    Behind Alvin Kamara · stash priority 73/100 · 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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  6. 6

    Blake Corum LA80% 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 Early · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  7. 7

    Jadarian Price SEA66% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Zach Charbonnet · stash priority 72/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Zach Charbonnet; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 4:25 PM EST

  8. 8

    Dylan Sampson CLE12% rostered · likely free

    Behind Quinshon Judkins · stash priority 70/100 · 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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  9. 9

    Devin Singletary NYG4% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Cam Skattebo (Questionable) · stash priority 70/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Cam Skattebo (Questionable); depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  10. 10

    Aaron Jones Sr. MIN90% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Jordan Mason · stash priority 69/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jordan Mason; depth chart RB2.

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

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Nov 9, 8:15 PM EST

  11. 11

    Mike Washington Jr. LV18% 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, Nov 8, 4:05 PM EST

  12. 12

    J.K. Dobbins DEN77% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Jonah Coleman · stash priority 67/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Jonah Coleman; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  13. 13

    MarShawn Lloyd GB38% rostered · likely free

    Behind Josh Jacobs · stash priority 66/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Josh Jacobs; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 4:25 PM EST

  14. 14

    Isaiah Davis NYJ2% 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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  15. 15

    Corey Kiner NE9% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Rhamondre Stevenson · stash priority 64/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Rhamondre Stevenson; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 4:25 PM EST

  16. 16

    David Montgomery HOU78% rostered · if he's free

    Behind Woody Marks · stash priority 63/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Woody Marks; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Late · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM EST

  17. 17

    Emmett Johnson KC12% 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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  18. 18

    Kimani Vidal LAC15% rostered · likely free

    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, Nov 8, 4:05 PM EST

  19. 19

    Seth McGowan IND21% rostered · likely free

    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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  20. 20

    Jaydon Blue PHI4% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Saquon Barkley · stash priority 59/100 · 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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  21. 21

    Justice Hill BAL8% rostered · free long shot

    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.

    Thursday Night · kicks off Thu, Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST

  22. 22

    Ray Davis BUF3% 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.

    Monday Night · kicks off Mon, Nov 9, 8:15 PM EST

  23. 23

    Trevor Etienne CAR0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Chuba Hubbard · stash priority 57/100 · 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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  24. 24

    Roschon Johnson CHI10% rostered · likely free

    Behind D'Andre Swift · stash priority 56/100 · 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 Night · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 8:20 PM EST

  25. 25

    Tyler Goodson DAL1% 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 Early · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  26. 26

    Austin Ekeler WAS2% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Rachaad White · stash priority 56/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Rachaad White; depth chart RB2.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  27. 27

    Kaytron Allen MIA0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Ollie Gordon II · stash priority 55/100 · shared backfield

    Next up behind Ollie Gordon II; depth chart RB3.

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

    Sunday Early · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

  28. 28

    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 Morning (International) · kicks off Sun, Nov 8, 9:30 AM EST

  29. 29

    Jacob Saylors DET0% rostered · free long shot

    Behind Jahmyr Gibbs · stash priority 51/100 · 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, Nov 8, 1:00 PM EST

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.