2026 season · for Week 5
Handcuffs: RBs one injury from a big role
Backup running backs behind a workhorse, ranked by what they would score if the starter missed time.
Handcuffs: RBs one injury from a big role
| # | Why | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brian RobinsonATLRBvs BALRising | 19.3 | 27% | Behind Bijan Robinson, who has 71% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 19.3 PPR points a game (now 6.0). |
| 2 |  Sione VakiDETRB@ ARI | 16.0 | 1% | Behind Jahmyr Gibbs, who has 89% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 16.0 PPR points a game (now 2.6). |
| 3 |  Samaje PerineCINRB@ MIA | 15.0 | 8% | Behind Chase Brown, who has 77% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 15.0 PPR points a game (now 4.8). |
| 4 |  Justice HillBALRB@ ATL | 14.8 | 12% | Behind Derrick Henry, who has 86% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 14.8 PPR points a game (now 4.5). |
| 5 |  Ty JohnsonBUFRB@ LAR | 14.7 | 2% | Behind James Cook, who has 79% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 14.7 PPR points a game (now 5.1). |
| 6 |  Kaelon BlackSFRB@ SEA | 14.2 | 34% | Behind Christian McCaffrey, who has 70% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 14.2 PPR points a game (now 3.4). |
| 7 |  Seth McGowanINDRB@ PITRising | 14.1 | 1% | Behind Jonathan Taylor, who has 85% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 14.1 PPR points a game (now 3.5). |
| 8 |  Tyler AllgeierARIRBvs DET | 13.5 | 28% | Behind Jeremiyah Love, who has 56% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 13.5 PPR points a game (now 7.6). |
| 9 |  Demond ClaiborneMINRB@ NO | 12.7 | 1% | Behind Aaron Jones, who has 85% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 12.7 PPR points a game (now 1.6). |
| 10 |  Tyler GoodsonDALRBvs TB | 12.5 | 0% | Behind Javonte Williams, who has 80% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 12.5 PPR points a game (now 2.4). |
| 11 |  Mike Washington Jr.LVRB@ NE | 12.4 | 21% | Behind Ashton Jeanty, who has 74% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 12.4 PPR points a game (now 3.0). |
| 12 |  Raheim SandersCLERB@ NYJ | 12.1 | 1% | Behind Quinshon Judkins, who has 77% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 12.1 PPR points a game (now 4.6). |
| 13 |  Kendre MillerNORBvs MIN | 12.0 | 16% | Behind Alvin Kamara, who has 55% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 12.0 PPR points a game (now 5.3). |
| 14 |  George HolaniSEARBvs SFRising | 11.9 | 16% | Behind Emanuel Wilson, who has 65% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 11.9 PPR points a game (now 5.9). |
| 15 |  Keaton MitchellLACRBvs DENSurging | 11.7 | 18% | Behind Omarion Hampton, who has 59% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 11.7 PPR points a game (now 4.9). |
| 16 |  Tank BigsbyPHIRB@ JAX | 11.4 | 15% | Behind Saquon Barkley, who has 65% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 11.4 PPR points a game (now 3.9). |
| 17 |  Chris Rodriguez Jr.JAXRBvs PHI | 11.1 | 17% | Behind Bhayshul Tuten, who has 55% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 11.1 PPR points a game (now 4.9). |
| 18 |  Najee HarrisNYGRB@ WAS | 10.0 | 8% | Behind Cam Skattebo, who has 57% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 10.0 PPR points a game (now 2.7). |
| 19 |  Kaleb JohnsonGBRBvs CHIRising | 9.4 | 6% | Behind MarShawn Lloyd, who has 48% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 9.4 PPR points a game (now 4.2). |
| 20 |  Austin EkelerWASRBvs NYG | 9.0 | 2% | Behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who has 53% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 9.0 PPR points a game (now 4.1). |
| 21 |  Jaylen WrightMIARBvs CIN | 8.9 | 25% | Behind Ollie Gordon II, who has 47% of the projected backfield carries; if he sits, about 8.9 PPR points a game (now 4.6). |
How this works
Backups behind a lead back who has 45%+ of his team’s projected carries. Value = his own projection plus 60% of the starter’s points per game: roughly what he scores if the starter sits.
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Sources: Edgehalla projections, ESPN rostered %, nflverse scheduleUpdated Mon, Oct 5, 8:00 PM ET
Frequently asked questions
How is the handcuffs list ranked?
Backups behind a lead back who has 45%+ of his team’s projected carries. Value = his own projection plus 60% of the starter’s points per game: roughly what he scores if the starter sits.
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