Welcome to the fantasy football running back depth charts and handcuffs page.
This is a guide for which running backs are next in line in the backfield.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 running back handcuffs for fantasy football.
Fantasy Football RB Handcuff Outlook
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You can also get a sense of where each running back stacks up among the broader player pool with our fantasy football rankings.
Now, on to the RB handcuff breakdowns, outlined in the table below.
NFL RB Handcuff Ranks
| Rk | Running Back | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhayshul Tuten | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 2 | Tyler Allgeier | Atlanta Falcons |
| 3 | Ray Davis | Buffalo Bills |
| 4 | Brian Robinson Jr. | San Francisco 49ers |
| 5 | Ollie Gordon | Miami Dolphins |
| 6 | Kendre Miller | New Orleans Saints |
| 7 | Blake Corum | Los Angeles Rams |
| 8 | Isaiah Davis | New York Jets |
| 9 | D.J. Giddens | Indianapolis Colts |
| 10 | Jaydon Blue | Dallas Cowboys |
Read on below to learn more about each player. Check out our running back power rankings for more information about team backfields.
The focus of these rankings is on running backs with zero standalone value but massive upside if the starter were to get injured. These are lottery tickets that you’re stashing on your bench. For that reason, committee backs were not included in this list.
I also omitted handcuffs who have been thrust into a starting role due to recent injuries, such as Rico Dowdle and Rachaad White.
Top 10 Running Back Handcuff Rankings for Fantasy Football
1. Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars
Bhayshul Tuten is a talented rookie running back who was taken by the new regime in Jacksonville. While Travis Etienne has played at a high level this season, there’s always a chance that Tuten can take on more of a role as the season progresses. The more likely outcome is that he’d need an Etienne injury to provide value, but if that happens, you could be looking at a high-end RB2 or better.
2. Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons
Tyler Allgeier has proven to be able to produce in this Falcons offense. What’s great about Allgeier is that he still provides standalone value, even with Bijan Robinson healthy. But if Bijan were to miss time, you’d have a volume runner who can rack up touchdowns in this offense. That makes Allgeier one of the most appealing handcuffs in the NFL.
3. Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills
Ray Davis has been a virtual non-factor this season, as James Cook has taken his game to new heights. However, if Cook were to miss time, Davis could make a major impact. We’ve seen what this running back can do when he gets more touches. It’s an elite offense in Buffalo, which adds to Davis’ appeal.
4. Brian Robinson Jr, San Francisco 49ers
Brian Robinson Jr. is next in line for work in a Kyle Shanahan backfield, which is always intriguing, since it’s the most RB-friendly scheme in the NFL. With Christian McCaffrey as a higher injury risk than other running backs due to his history, Robinson makes sense as a high-upside stash.
5. Ollie Gordon, Miami Dolphins
Ollie Gordon has looked impressive as a change-of-pace power back behind De’Von Achane. We could see Gordon steal some goal-line touches as the season goes on, giving him a slight bit of standalone value. But if Achane were to miss time, Gordon would immediately vault into high-end RB2 conversation.
6. Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints
Kendre Miller has looked impressive behind Alvin Kamara this season, coming off a strong performance in Week 4 against the Bills. With the Saints in rebuilding mode, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Kamara traded at the deadline, giving Miller an opportunity to make an impact as a volume-based RB2.
7. Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams
Blake Corum is the direct handcuff to Kyren Williams. Despite recent fumbling issues, Corum has earned more touches this year compared to last. While there’s virtually no standalone value here, Corum could be a viable RB2 if Kyren missed time. However, he would likely cede some touches to rookie Jarquez Hunter.
8. Isaiah Davis, New York Jets
Isaiah Davis is now next in line for touches in the Jets backfield, behind Breece Hall. With Braelon Allen out for several weeks, Davis looks like an appealing handcuff, especially if Hall ends up getting traded. With that in mind, you want to make sure that Davis is not on your waiver wire right now.
9. D.J. Giddens, Indianapolis Colts
D.J. Giddens has barely seen the field, as Jonathan Taylor has been dominant this season. But if JT were to miss time, Giddens would become quite appealing, especially with how good the Colts offense has looked so far. If you missed out on one of the top-8 on this list, Giddens makes a lot of sense.
10. Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys
Jaydon Blue has been a healthy scratch this season, but we’ve seen how lucrative this backfield can be — just look at how good Javonte Williams has been so far. Considering these circumstances, it makes sense to roster Blue if you’re desperate for a running back.
