NFL Week 9: Running Backs To Start
START Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots: In four of the last five games, Stevenson scored anywhere from 12.0 to 22.5 fantasy PPR points. He rushed for a season-high 82 yards last week and totaled 115 scrimmage yards with a receiving TD in Week 7. Green Bay ranks 25th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs.
START Jonah Coleman, Broncos: Fantasy managers who stashed the Denver rookie were rewarded with a quality performance last week. Coleman totaled 101 yards from scrimmage and caught four passes on five targets, including a TD reception. Coleman is a tough runner who operates well in tight space and can push a pile.
Carolina fields the third-worst rushing defense in the NFL and has allowed the most rushing TDs (12). Coleman should definitely be started as a fantasy RB2 this week.
START Ashton Jeanty, Raiders: Last week, Jeanty mainly functioned as the third-down and passing situation back for Las Vegas. In the previous two games, he finished as a top 10 fantasy RB. In Week 8, Jeanty caught all eight of his targets for 61 yards and a TD. Game script against the 49ers could lead to an ample number of receptions this week.
START Jadarian Price, Seahawks: if you need a streaming flex option or a deeper RB play this week, the Seahawks rookie might be a pleasant fantasy surprise. Price is healthy again and should be able to take advantage of a good matchup vs. Arizona.
The 2026 first-round pick did not show any significant residual signs of his injury layoff on Monday, and we have not seen the best of Price yet. Arizona ranks 19th in the NFL in rushing defense and Price can see some openings to take advantage of in Quenton Nelson’s second game as a Seahawk.
Going forward, Price and Zach Charbonnet will be worthy of streaming and flex consideration. In their first game together vs. Chicago, Price played on 48 percent of the snaps and Charbonnet played on 37 percent. Price can be the potential upside play of the two, and we already know Charbonnet is a good TD option near the goal line.
Week 9 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings – Running Backs
- Tyler Allgeier, Cardinals: Enjoyed a career game in Week 8, with 191 scrimmage yards and two TDs. With Arizona rookie Jeremiyah Love (ankle) on the IR, Allgeier should at least share important touches with Bam Knight when both are available. Allgeier may be the top pickup of the week in many leagues.
- Mike Washington Jr., Raiders: The rookie logged 25 carries in Week 8 and might continue to get early down work.
- Seth McGowan, Colts: He is positioned to be the No. 1 RB for the Colts if a trade opens up the starting job.
- Kenneth Gainwell, Buccaneers: Re-emerging as a fantasy depth option, Gainwell rushed for a total of 228 yards in the last two games.
- Devin Singletary, Giants: Injury issues in the Giants’ backfield might lead to a decent amount of touches this week.
- Emmett Johnson, Chiefs; Flashed tremendous upside in Week 8, with 128 receiving yards. The rookie displays incredible speed and balance. The number of reps he continues to get may be limited, though.
- DJ Giddens, Colts: Can get more reps with a Colts RB trade.
- Chris Rodriguez, Jaguars: Rushed for three TDs in the last five games.
- Adam Randall, Ravens: Deep stash for later in the season if Baltimore makes an RB trade.
- MarShawn Lloyd, Packers: Could be asked to play a primary role again for Green Bay at any time.
Source: www.seahawks.com
