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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Running Back
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Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson
Kimani Vidal (RB – LAC): 26% Rostered
- Next Opponents: IND, MIN, @TEN
- True Value: $13
- Desperate Need: $24
- Budget-Minded: $8
Analysis: Never wrong, just early. That’s what Kimani Vidal truthers will tell you after being too early on him last year. To be fair, the truthers may have had a point, as Vidal exploded for 124 rushing yards on 18 attempts Sunday against the Dolphins. Going into the week, Hassan Haskins was projected to be the lead back in Omarion Hampton‘s absence. But Vidal took the role and didn’t look back. The second-year ball-carrier from Troy out-snapped Haskins 43-20, and untouched him 21-7. Hampton is supposed to return this season, but his IR stint will keep him out until at least Week 10. It’s important to recognize that Vidal’s big game came against a Miami defense that allowed Rico Dowdle to rush for more than 200 yards the week prior. However, if Vidal continues to get the vast majority of snaps and touches, he can be an RB3/Flex option for fantasy, at the very least.
Bam Knight (RB – ARI): 13% Rostered
- Next Opponents: GB, BYE, @DAL
- True Value: $8
- Desperate Need: $13
- Budget-Minded: $5
Analysis: Surprise. Bam Knight is the lead back in Arizona. Despite Michael Carter playing 58% of snaps in Week 5 and finishing as the RB11 in half-PPR scoring for the week, the Cardinals apparently didn’t appreciate his 18 carries for 58 yards. Knight led the charge this week, playing 37 snaps to Carter’s 32, with Emari Demercado playing only three snaps. Knight carried the ball 11 times for 34 yards and a touchdown on Sunday versus the Colts and added one catch for 20 yards. Knight has scored a touchdown in each of his last two games. Although Knight’s weekly upside is limited to the productivity of the offense, quarterback Kyler Murray has a good chance to return next week. Knight is a solid Flex play as long as Trey Benson (knee) remains out of the Cardinals’ lineup.
Kareem Hunt (RB – KC): 40% Rostered
- Next Opponents: LV, WSH, @BUF
- True Value: $4
- Desperate Need: $8
- Budget-Minded: $2
Analysis: The Kansas City backfield is a mess. With Hunt and Isiah Pacheco sharing work, it’s a coin flip as far as which is the best fantasy option in a given week. Additionally, rookie Brashard Smith is getting opportunities and further muddying the waters in this backfield. What we do know is that the Chiefs’ offense has been rolling, averaging 31.7 points over its last three games. Hunt leads the Chiefs in red-zone carries with 10 to Pacheco’s four. With the Kansas City offense operating at a high level, the goal-line back will provide weekly touchdown upside and Flex value, and Hunt is that guy.
Kendre Miller (RB – NO): 32% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @CHI, TB, @LAR
- True Value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-Minded: $1
Analysis: Turns out it’s harder to overtake Alvin Kamara than some in the fantasy community expected. Despite growing hype over Kendre Miller’s increased usage the last few weeks, he was outsnapped 35-20 by Kamara against the Patriots in Week 6. Miller also ran nine fewer routes and had four fewer targets. However, Miller’s eight carries suggest that he will continue to be involved each week. Unfortunately, when you are playing on one of the worst teams in the league, a part-time role doesn’t mean much for a running back. But Miller has proven to be the clear second option if Kamara misses time. He is a desperation Flex play each week, but his real value is his potential if Kamara were to be absent.
Tyler Allgeier (RB – ATL): 30% Rostered
- Next Opponents: SF, @MIA, NE
- True Value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-Minded: $1
Analysis: I’ll continue to say this as long as Tyler Allgeier is available in more than 50% of Yahoo leagues: Allgeier should be rostered in all leagues, across all formats. There are only a few backup running backs who are guaranteed to get substantial workloads if the starter goes down. Of that group, there are even fewer who have the skill to thrive when given the opportunity. Allgeier checks both of these boxes and also holds weekly low-end Flex appeal. The Falcons run the ball at the sixth-highest rate in the NFL, with 48.4% of their plays being runs. Allgeier is more valuable than most bench receivers due to his weekly involvement and contingent upside.
Running Back Stash Candidates
Blake Corum gets weekly usage and has clear upside if Kyren Williams were to miss time. After fumbling and being benched in Week 5, Corum returned to his usual role on Sunday, playing 12 snaps to Williams’ 40. If you have deep benches, Corum is worth rostering. If Williams misses a game, Corum instantly becomes an RB2 in a top offense.
Tyjae Spears has the potential to take over the Titans’ backfield. Currently behind Tony Pollard, Spears doesn’t have an especially high bar to clear to seize a lead role. The entire Tennessee offense desperately needs a facelift, and Spears has the potential to deliver a much-needed spark. As the lead pass-catching back, Spears is positioned to chip away at Pollard’s role. Spears is worth rostering for his contingency value as well as potential to take over the Titans’ backfield.
Kyle Monangai is a less exciting version of Tyjae Spears, without the explosive ability or draft capital. But like Spears, Monangai is operating behind a mediocre veteran. D’Andre Swift‘s 2025 performance has left a lot to be desired. Despite competent offensive line play, Swift is averaging a measly 3.3 yards per carry. We have seen rookies increase their roles as the season progresses, and Monangai’s aggressive running style could lead to more opportunities.
Isaiah Davis is the next back in line behind Breece Hall, with Braelon Allen expected to miss 8-12 weeks with a knee injury. The value of the Jets’ lead back role is closely tied to quarterback Justin Fields. We have seen that good defenses can ruin Fields’ ability to move the offense. Considering that the 0-6 Jets run the ball on 44% of their offensive snaps, this rushing attack can produce two fantasy-viable running backs. However, this will be specific to positive matchups against defenses that are exploitable on the ground.
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