Overview
- After Week 8, injuries and in-game role changes produced several immediate lead options at running back that fantasy analysts now prioritize on waivers.
- Mike Washington Jr. has taken over early-down work for the Las Vegas Raiders, carrying the ball 25 times in his latest game and drawing heavy FAAB interest from analysts.
- Tyler Allgeier stepped into the Arizona lead role when Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight left with injuries and responded with 191 total yards and two touchdowns in Week 8.
- Jonah Coleman looks to have cemented the Broncos’ lead-back job after a strong Week 8 workload, while Emmett Johnson’s pass-catching breakout raises his receiving value in Kansas City.
- Coverage recommends chasing clear volume over upside, using roster-percent data and FAAB targets to prioritize adds such as Seth McGowan as a trade-dependent speculative play and Antonio Williams as an immediate target at receiver.