Fantasy: RB handcuff cheat sheet
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At the rate injuries strike the running back position, knowing who's next in line for carries is critical for fantasy owners.
Not all backups are created equal, however, and while players like Tevin Coleman and Derrick Henry carry league-winning potential, other backfields remain up in the air.
Here's who we're projecting to start for each team in Week 1, as well as their top handcuff option.
| Team | Starter | Handcuff |
|---|---|---|
| ARI | David Johnon | Chris Johnson |
| ATL | Devonta Freeman | Tevin Coleman |
| BAL | Danny Woodhead | Terrance West |
| BUF | LeSean McCoy | Jonathan Williams |
| CAR | Christian McCaffrey | Jonathan Stewart |
| CHI | Jordan Howard | Jeremy Langford |
| CIN | Joe Mixon | Jeremy Hill |
| CLE | Isaiah Crowell | Duke Johnson |
| DAL | Ezekiel Elliott | Darren McFadden |
| DEN | C.J. Anderson | Jamaal Charles |
| DET | Ameer Abdullah | Theo Riddick |
| GB | Ty Montgomery | Jamaal Williams |
| HOU | Lamar Miller | D'Onta Foreman |
| IND | Frank Gore | Robert Turbin |
| JAC | Leonard Fournette | Chris Ivory |
| KC | Spencer Ware | Kareem Hunt |
| LAC | Melvin Gordon | Branden Oliver |
| LAR | Todd Gurley | Malcolm Brown |
| MIA | Jay Ajayi | Kenyon Drake |
| MIN | Dalvin Cook | Latavius Murray |
| NE | Mike Gillislee | James White |
| NO | Mark Ingram | Adrian Peterson |
| NYG | Paul Perkins | Shane Vereen |
| NYJ | Bilal Powell | Matt Forte |
| OAK | Marshawn Lynch | DeAndre Washington |
| PHI | LeGarrette Blount | Darren Sproles |
| PIT | Le'Veon Bell | James Conner |
| SEA | Eddie Lacy | C.J. Prosise |
| SF | Carlos Hyde | Joe Williams |
| TB | Doug Martin | Jacquizz Rodgers |
| TEN | DeMarco Murray | Derrick Henry |
| WAS | Robert Kelley | Samaje Perine |
Standard Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | K | Top 150
PPR Rankings
RB | WR | TE | Top 150
Position Tiers
QB | RB | WR | TE
Auction Values
QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | K
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