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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Running Back
Running Backs
Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson
Devin Singletary (RB – NYG): 5% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @CHI, GB, @DET
- True Value: $6
- Desperate Need: $8
- Budget-Minded: $4
Analysis: In the Giants’ first week without Bash Brother Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary split the backfield work with Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the Giants’ 34-24 loss to the 49ers. Despite a negative game script, Singletary out-touched Tracy 10-8 and outsnapped him 32-25 on Sunday. Singletary had 8-43-0 rushing and 2-8-0 receiving on two targets. The Giants’ offense is going to be tough to predict, but based on Singletary’s usage against the 49ers, he appears to be the preferred back. Against the Bears this week, Singletary could be an RB3 for fantasy.
Tank Bigsby (RB – PHI): 26% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @GB, DET, @DAL
- True Value: $5
- Desperate Need: $7
- Budget-Minded: $3
Analysis: From being traded to the Eagles shortly before the start of the season to potentially being Philadelphia’s starting running back this week against the Packers, Tank Bigsby has had a wild ride. Saquon Barkley left the Eagles’ Week 8 win over the Giants with a groin injury. Although he tried to go back in, the game was out of hand, and the coaches kept him off the field. Since the Eagles were on bye in Week 9, we’re still awaiting reports updating his status for Week 10. As a result, his practice participation this week will be telling. Unfortunately, that will be after waivers run in most leagues. Personally, I believe Barkley will play, but Bigsby should be rostered just in case Barkley is out. The matchup against the Packers is tough on paper, although the Packers allowed Rico Dowdle to run for 130 yards and two touchdowns in Week 9. Before that, Green Bay was allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to the running back position and had given up the third-fewest rushing yards. I wouldn’t overspend on Bigsby, as Barkley will likely be back in Week 11 even if he does miss Week 10. Either try to get Bigsby for cheap or let someone else blow their FAAB.
Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE): 16% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @NYJ, BAL, @LV
- True Value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-Minded: $2
Analysis: Much like Tank Bigsby, Dylan Sampson is another back whose value depends on the starter’s availability. Quinshon Judkins left the Browns’ Week 8 game with an AC joint sprain. If Judkins does miss Week 10, Sampson and Jerome Ford will split the work, with Sampson being the primary receiving back. Sampson has not been an effective rusher this season, averaging 1.8 yards per carry on 28 rushing attempts. However, his pass-catching ability keeps him alive for fantasy. In Week 1, before Judkins was on the Browns’ active roster, Sampson caught eight passes for 64 yards. In Week 8, he caught six passes for 29 yards. In Week 10, the Browns face the Jets, who are allowing the seventh-fewest receiving yards and second-fewest receptions to the running back position. It’s not the best matchup for Sampson, and Judkins could very well be back for this game. Keep your bidding conservative for Sampson, who would have RB3/Flex appeal if Judkins were to miss time.
Tyler Allgeier (RB – ATL): 37% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @IND, CAR, @NO
- True Value: $2
- Desperate Need: $4
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: We should start charging rent for Tyler Allgeier living in this article. Every week, he remains rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues, but Allgeier is a fine pickup. The main reason is his contingent value if Bijan Robinson were to miss time. The Falcons rank in the top 10 in rushing attempts per game and lean heavily on the run to set up their passing game. In Week 9, they faced the Patriots, who have the best rushing defense in the league. This made it a grind on the ground and limited Allgeier’s involvement. However, in better matchups, Allgeier can be a desperation Flex play. After facing the Colts in Week 10, the Falcons have a great stretch of matchups for the running back position, going against the Panthers, Saints and Jets. Allgeier should be rostered in all formats.
Kenneth Gainwell (RB – PIT): 35% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @LAC, CIN, @CHI
- True Value: $2
- Desperate Need: $4
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: It turns out the Steelers’ defense just needed to face the hottest team in the league to look functional. After allowing the most yards per game over the first eight weeks, the Steelers slowed down Jonathan Taylor and the Colts on Sunday. In this game, Kenneth Gainwell played 12 fewer snaps on Sunday than Jaylen Warren, who had two short touchdown runs. Gainwell was used primarily as the receiving back. Moving forward, the Steelers’ upcoming schedule looks nearly ideal for running backs. With multiple high-scoring offenses and mediocre run defenses ahead, the Steelers’ passing-down back could flirt with RB3 numbers and have some Flex appeal. Gainwell is the perfect “break glass” option for any team needing a spot starter.
Running Back Stash Candidates
- Isaiah Davis (RB – NYJ)
- Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX)
- Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – SF)
- Blake Corum (RB – LAR)
With the NFL trade deadline approaching, Isaiah Davis could become a valuable asset. Breece Hall is in the last year of his contract and has been speculated to be a trade candidate. If a team acquires Hall before the NFL’s trade deadline, Davis would become the Jets’ lead back, since Braelon Allen is out indefinitely with a knee injury. Grab Davis as a dart throw and see what happens at the deadline.
The post-bye rookie bump was not as glamorous for Bhayshul Tuten as we hoped. The good news was that he found the end zone for the second time this season and was subbed in at the goal line for his touchdown. The bad news is that Travis Etienne remains the Jaguars’ main back. Etienne had 22 carries to Tuten’s nine on Sunday. Tuten is an upside bench stash in case Etienne misses time, or the Jaguars increase Tuten’s role down the stretch.
Brian Robinson was very efficient in Week 9, rushing five times for 53 yards and a score. He remains the clear handcuff to Christian McCaffrey and has shown he could put up RB1 numbers if McCaffrey were to miss any time.
Blake Corum is one of the few backs who is a clean handcuff to the starter in front of him. Corum has been consistently involved for most of the season and rushed 13 times for 58 yards on Sunday. However, Kyren Williams remains the main back. Stash Corum as one of the best insurance backs in fantasy.
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