Fantasy Soccer Backup RB Rankings: Blake Corum stays closely concerned behind Kyren Williams going into Week 3

We shouldn’t be stunned that Week 2 was a mediocre one for backup RBs, because it was a mediocre week for offenses general. There are only some backups who’ve flex potential in the meanwhile, as a number of gamers who had been anticipated have key roles have to date underachieved. Listed here are the ten backups who have to be rostered, with a second checklist on the backside of those that could be added in deeper codecs.

Kyle Monangai, Bears (82% rostered on Yahoo)

Monangai could have been the one shiny spot for a Bears offense that struggled from begin to end in a rain-impacted 9-3 loss to the Vikings. The second-year professional gained 47 yards on 10 carries and added two catches for 11 yards. In the meantime, starter D’Andre Swift wanted 16 carries to achieve 45 years, though he was extra productive within the passing sport (5-54).

For the second straight week, Monangai not solely averaged extra yards per carry than Swift but in addition handed the attention check, wanting explosive, decisive and highly effective. Swift is a lot better within the passing sport and subsequently may have the next snap share. However Monangai is shortly constructing a case to get a bigger share of early-down and red-zone alternatives. He’s already a viable flex possibility.

TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (93%)

After sitting out Week 1, Henderson wanted only a few minutes of motion in his 2026 debut to reward those that bucked the Rhamondre Stevenson hype prepare and as a substitute grabbed Henderson on draft day. Stevenson, who has by no means been referred to as a sure-handed ball service, fumbled on the Patriots preliminary possession, which opened the door for Henderson to make his mark on the second drive. The Ohio State alum shortly ripped off a 39-yard landing run, and by the top of the sport he had earned 16 carries to Stevenson’s six.

Week 2 wasn’t all unhealthy for Stevenson, who averaged 7.2 yards per carry. However Henderson, who completed with 76 dashing yards, reminded everybody that he has a stage of explosiveness that Stevenson lacks. The scenario in New England is much like that in Chicago, the place the veteran (Stevenson) will play on most passing downs however the carries could possibly be a fair break up and even slant to the youthful participant (Henderson). And Stevenson could possibly be yet another fumble away from a job discount.

Blake Corum, Rams (87%)

For the second straight week, Corum and Kyren Williams had practically the identical variety of touches, with each gamers logging 12 carries and Williams topping Corum by only one reception in a straightforward Week 2 win over the Giants. The snap share tells a unique story, as Corum was under 30% and Williams was over 60% for the second straight week.

Whereas Williams stays the lead again for the Rams, Corum is used closely whereas he’s within the sport. The third-year professional is averaging 6.0 yards per carry and can accumulate a handful of touchdowns. Corum’s lack of utilization within the passing sport (16 profession catches) limits his worth to a low-end flex possibility till we attain bye weeks.

Rachaad White, Commanders (56%)

After White was a non-factor in Week 1, he was arguably Washington’s best offensive participant in Week 2. The 27-year-old gained 43 yards on seven carries, which was a lot better than Jacory Croskey-Merritt (12-43). And White’s receiving abilities had been on full show, as he caught six passes for 40 yards.

Whereas Croskey-Merritt runs onerous, he lacks explosiveness and is a non-factor on passing downs. White isn’t probably the most explosive runner himself, however he’s extra dynamic than his youthful backfield mate and could lead on the staff in touches this season. Managers ought to verify their waiver wire, as White might have been dropped final week by an impatient supervisor.

Woody Marks, Texans (50%)

Houston couldn’t run the ball in any respect on Sunday vs. the Bengals, as Marks and David Montgomery mixed for 18 yards on 14 carries. However Marks salvaged his day in PPR codecs by catching 5 passes for 27 yards.

The Texans backfield is extra of a fair break up than many managers understand. Montgomery stole headlines when he scored thrice in Week 1, and he stays the favourite for short-yardage and goal-line work. However Marks will proceed to have a wholesome share of the staff’s carries whereas having extra involvement than Montgomery within the passing sport.

Total, the worth of Marks is closely format dependent. The second-year professional is already a low-end flex possibility in full-PPR leagues however is much from that standing in conventional codecs.

Tyjae Spears, Titans (33%)

For the second straight week, the Titans’ working sport was a shiny spot in a dropping effort. Spears was an enormous a part of the Week 2 floor success, gaining 41 yards on seven carries. Starter Tony Pollard has fared effectively in each video games, and final week he gained 64 yards on 14 carries.

Whereas Spears continues to impress in restricted dashing alternatives, he has been extra concerned than Pollard within the passing sport by two weeks. This time, Spears caught two passes for 29 yards.

A case could be made that Spears will ultimately show to be higher than the 29-year-old Pollard, however Pollard has to date completed sufficient to maintain his lead-back position. Spears is much like Marks, as somebody who has low-end flex attraction in PPR codecs however will want extra carries earlier than he could be thought of in conventional codecs.

RJ Harvey, Broncos (79%)

After main the Broncos’ RB room with a 53% snap share in Week 1, Harvey missed Week 2 as a result of a hamstring damage. In his absence, Jonah Coleman emerged as a contributor by gathering 39 yards and a landing on 10 carries. The rookie additionally caught three passes for 19 yards and outplayed starter J.Okay. Dobbins, who missed a part of the sport along with his personal hamstring damage.

Coleman didn’t play effectively sufficient to ship Harvey to the bench, however he actually confirmed that he could be a part of the offense. Fantasy managers might want to monitor the snap shares and contact totals when Harvey returns, as Coleman’s ability set extra carefully mirrors that of Harvey than Dobbins. Nevertheless, there’s a probability that Dobbins, who’s the oldest member of the trio, could possibly be the one who’s squeezed out.

Tyler Allgeier, Cardinals (50%)

Though the Cardinals’ offense succeeded towards the Chargers in Week 1, it was no match for the Seahawks protection. Allgeier couldn’t get something going, as he gained 10 yards on 5 carries and 9 yards on two catches. Jeremiyah Love out-touched Allgeier 12-7 and outgained him 45-19.

The Cardinals stay dedicated to sharing touches between Love and Allgeier. Allgeier’s position could also be TD-dependent, as he’s extra prone to have a major workload when the Cardinals are successful. For instance, within the Week 1 win, Allgeier out-touched Love 19-13. It will be truthful for fantasy managers to marvel how usually that scenario goes to occur. The very best information for Allgeier managers is that Love has but to have a breakout sport.

Kaelon Black, 49ers (55%)

Though Christian McCaffrey scored twice in Week 2, he obtained simply three extra carries than Black. And to Black’s credit score, he averaged 3.6 yards per carry, compared to 2.3 yards for the Niners celebrity. As anticipated, McCaffrey was closely used within the passing sport, whereas Black was a non-factor in that space.

After two weeks, it has develop into clear that Black goes to have a job in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. However it’s onerous to check him getting high-value touches, as McCaffrey is so efficient within the passing sport and close to the objective line. There’s little fantasy urge for food for somebody who will get 5-10 carries in the course of the sector, which limits Black to being McCaffrey insurance coverage till some managers get determined as a result of accidents or bye weeks.

Rico Dowdle, Steelers (89%)

Dowdle regarded sluggish for the second straight week, gaining 22 yards on seven carries. However this time, nobody else on the Steelers offense regarded any higher. Dowdle managed to achieve 22 yards on two catches, however for the second straight week, Jaylen Warren regarded like the higher participant.

The Steelers had been embarrassed by the Patriots and should not have crushed the Falcons in Week 1 if Atlanta wasn’t compelled to start out Cooper Rush at quarterback. This offense desperately wants playmakers to emerge, and Dowdle ought to as soon as once more get roughly 10 touches this week if he’s wholesome. Dowdle left Week 2 as a result of a toe damage and didn’t return. However one other poor sport will knock him off this checklist, as Coleman would have taken his spot if we knew what his position will probably be when all three Denver RBs are wholesome.

Simply missed the reduce

• Jonah Coleman, Broncos

• Emanuel Wilson, Seahawks

• Keaton Mitchell, Chargers

• Kenny Gainwell, Buccaneers

• Tank Bigsby, Eagles

• Braelon Allen, Jets

• Emmett Johnson, Chiefs

• Mike Washington Jr., Raiders

• Jonathon Brooks, Panthers

• Brian Robinson Jr., Falcons

• Justice Hill, Ravens

Injured backups to stash

• Jordan Mason, Vikings

• Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks