RB Handcuff Rankings (October 13): Every Team's Backup
Every NFL team's backup running back, ranked by how big a role he'd inherit if the starter missed time, from current depth charts and trade values. "In play now" = the starter is out, doubtful or on IR. Updated October 13, 2026.
FAQ
What is an RB handcuff?
The backup to a team's lead running back. If the starter gets hurt, the handcuff usually takes over the role, so managers roster him as insurance or upside.
Which handcuffs are most valuable right now?
The backups behind the biggest roles: Sione Vaki, Brian Robinson, Emmett Johnson.
How are teams ranked?
By the starter's rest-of-season trade value, a stand-in for how big a role the handcuff would inherit.