Top Backup Running Backs to Watch in Week 1 Fantasy Football
Fantasy football season is officially here, and one of the biggest keys to success has always been depth at the running back position. If there’s one thing we all know, it’s that running backs don’t stay healthy forever. This position takes the most hits, absorbs the most contact, and changes the fastest from week to week. One day you’re riding high with your starter, and the next you’re scrambling on the waiver wire after an injury sidelines him. That’s why having the right backup running backs stashed away can be the difference between winning your league or falling behind.
into Week 1 of the 2025 season, Yahoo Sports analyst Justin Boone laid out his rankings of the top 10 backup running backs every fantasy manager should be paying attention to. And honestly, some of these names could end up being league winners if the right opportunity opens up.
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David Montgomery of the Lions leads the list. Even though his carries dipped last year, his knack for finding the end zone and catching passes makes him a strong flex option now, and a potential fantasy star if starter Jahmyr Gibbs misses time. Right behind him is Jordan Mason of the Vikings. Minnesota went out of their way to bring him in, which should tell you everything you need to know. With veteran Aaron Jones battling age and injuries, Mason could step into a much bigger role — especially around the goal line.
Zach Charbonnet is another familiar name for fantasy players. When Kenneth Walker III has been sidelined, Charbonnet has proven he can deliver big fantasy weeks. The same goes for Trey Benson in Arizona, who is waiting behind James Conner but has already drawn praise from teammates and coaches. If Conner slows down, Benson could be one of the biggest breakouts of the year.
Young backs like Braelon Allen of the Jets and Ray Davis of the Bills are also worth watching. Both have flashed talent and would see big workloads if the starters ahead of them — Breece Hall and James Cook — miss time. And in San Francisco, Brian Robinson Jr. has quietly become Christian McCaffrey’s insurance policy, which means he’d be in a great spot if injuries strike again.
The Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson, Atlanta’s Tyler Allgeier, and Philadelphia’s Will Shipley round out the list. Each one of them has a clear path to production if circumstances break their way, whether it’s due to injury or rotation.
The bottom line is simple: fantasy football is won with preparation. Managers who plan ahead, stash the right backups, and act before everyone else does will always have the edge. Week 1 is just the beginning, but already we can see which backup running backs could be carrying fantasy teams later this year.
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