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2025 RB Lotto Ticket Rankings (1 Viewer)

KingMaker RB Handcuff & RBBC List – 2025 Update (as of 10/15/2025)​

NOT a lot of Movement TBH- but I had free time.

Overview​

This is a comprehensive, team-by-team breakdown of the top KingMaker running back handcuffs and RBBC (Running Back By Committee) situations for the 2025 NFL season. The list highlights the starter, the best backup/handcuff, and the potential fantasy value of the backup if the starter is injured.
RB1/RB2/RB3 refer to standard fantasy tiers (RB1 = top 12, RB2 = 13–24, RB3 = 25–36).
  • RB injuries and volatility remain high: Many teams are dealing with RB injuries, making handcuffs more important than ever.
  • RBBC situations are more common: Fewer true bellcows, more committees and split workloads.
  • No major new “KingMaker” names: Most high-upside handcuffs are rookies or established backups in ambiguous situations.

I personally rank the top 10 lotto picks ROS from Week 7 as:

  1. Tyler Allgeier
  2. Brian Robinson Jr
  3. Ray Davis
  4. Blake Corum
  5. Kenneth Gainwell
  6. Bhayshul Tuten
  7. Brashard Smith
  8. Kendre Miller - bumped down since the Kamara trade is less likely (I believe the news)
  9. Braelon Allen/Isaiah Davis - bumped up since Breece requested a trade?
  10. Tyjae Spears

Suggested 2025 KingMaker/RBBC Watch List (Based on Current Trends)​

Below is a refreshed, division-by-division list.
Bolded names are the most likely “KingMakers” if the starter goes down.
“Monitor” means the situation is fluid or RBBC is likely.

AFC East​

  • BUF:
    • Starter: James Cook
    • Handcuff: Ray Davis
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • MIA:
    • Starter: De’Von Achane
    • Handcuff: Ollie Gordon/Jaylen Wright
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • NEP:
    • Starter: Rhamondre Stevenson📈/TreVeyon Henderson📈 [Consolidated backfield ROS, I think injury is the only way we see a clear winner too fwiw]
    • Handcuff: Terrell Jennings?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • NYJ:
    • Starter: Breece Hall requesting a trade?
    • Handcuff: Braelon Allen(injured)/ Isaiah Davis - i think you hope Allen makes it back at some point est 11/30 and get them on discount/monitor.
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2

AFC North​

  • BAL:
    • Starter: Derrick Henry
    • Handcuff: Keaton Mitchell CJ2K?(speed dial monitor)/ Justice Hill good in ppr
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • CIN:
    • Starter: Chase Brown
    • Handcuff: Tahj Brooks
    • Value: RB3 - the stink lines on this O w/o Burrow torpedo's value
  • CLE:
    • Starter: Quinshon Judkins
    • Handcuff: Jerome Ford/Dylan Sampson
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • PIT:
    • Starter: Jaylen Warren
    • Handcuff: Kenneth Gainwell📈/Kaleb Johnson
    • Value: RB1

AFC South​

  • HOU:
    • Starter: Nick Chubb
    • Handcuff: Dameon Pierce/Woody Marks📉
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (uncertain pecking order)
  • IND:
    • Starter: Jonathan Taylor
    • Handcuff: D.J. Giddens
    • Value: RB2
  • JAC:
    • Starter: Travis Etienne Jr.
    • Handcuff: Bhayshul Tuten
    • Value: Mid-range RB2
  • TEN:
    • Starter: Tony Pollard
    • Handcuff: Tyjae Spears
    • Value: low-end RB2

AFC West​

  • DEN:
    • Starter: J.K. Dobbins
    • Handcuff: RJ Harvey
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • KCC:
    • Starter: Isiah Pacheco
    • Handcuff: Kareem Hunt/Brashard Smith 📈
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • LVR:
    • Starter: Ashton Jeanty
    • Handcuff: Zamir White
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (bad offense, RBBC)
  • LAC:
    • Starter: Omarion Hampton we sorta assumed they were starter and they were drafted high
    • Handcuff: Kimani Vidal 📈 Hassan Haskins
    • Value: RB3s

NFC East​

  • DAL:
    • Starter: Javonte Williams
    • Handcuff: Miles Sanders/Jaydon Blue
    • Value: Mid-range RB3 (monitor Jaydon Blue for 2nd half surge)
  • NYG:
    • Starter: Cam Skattebo👑 bonafide kingmaker
    • Handcuff: Tyrone Tracy
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • PHI:
    • Starter: Saquon Barkley
    • Handcuff: Will Shipley
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • WAS:
    • Starter: JCM "Bill"
    • Handcuff: Chris Rodriguez Jr.
    • Value: Mid-range RB3

NFC North​

  • CHI:
    • Starter: D’Andre Swift
    • Handcuff: Kyle Monangai 📈/Roshon Johnson
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • DET:
    • Starter: Jahmyr Gibbs
    • Handcuff: David Montgomery
    • Value: High-end RB2 / Low-end RB1
  • GBP:
    • Starter: Josh Jacobs
    • Handcuff: MarShawn Lloyd/Emmanuel Wilson
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • MIN:
    • Starter: Jordan Mason👑
    • Handcuff: Zavier Scott 📈
    • Value: Mid-range RB2

NFC South​

  • ATL:
    • Starter: Bijan Robinson
    • Handcuff: Tyler Allgeier
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • CAR:
    • Starter: Rico Dowdle pending Kingmaker? 👑 [Chubba back]
    • Handcuff:
    • Value: RB2
  • NO:
    • Starter: Alvin Kamara
    • Handcuff: Kendre Miller
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC threat)
  • TBB:
    • Starter: Rachaad White pending Kingmaker? 👑 [Bucky est. back 10/12]
    • Handcuff: Sean Tucker
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3

NFC West​

  • ARI:
    • Starter: Bam Knight pending Kingmaker? 👑 [Benson EST. RETURN 11/9]
    • Handcuff: Emari Demercado, Michael Carter? No ide I would just avoid ARI if possible
    • Value: Mid-to-low RB2
  • LAR:
    • Starter: Kyren Williams
    • Handcuff: Blake Corum
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • SF:
    • Starter: Christian McCaffrey
    • Handcuff: Brian Robinson/Isaac Guerendo
    • Value: Elite RB1 potential
  • SEA:
    • Starter: Kenneth Walker III
    • Handcuff: Zach Charbonnet
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
 
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zamboni said:
Insein said:
Gatorade said:
Indy - is Ameer Abdullah a threat here ?

Minny - when is Aaron Jones back ?

Philly - what about AJ Dillon ?
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Philly backfield would be a nightmare if Barkley went down.
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It’s not so great with Barkley now, not sure how it would be any better. That dominant OL from previous years is anything but right now.
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They're on their 3rd string guard and Steen is not as good as Becton. Add in Lane hurt, Dickerson Hurt, and whatever is going on with Mailatta and Jurgens, it's definitely not looking good.
 

KingMaker RB Handcuff & RBBC List – 2025 Update (as of 10/27/2025)​

Overview​

This is a comprehensive, team-by-team breakdown of the top KingMaker running back handcuffs and RBBC (Running Back By Committee) situations for the 2025 NFL season. The list highlights the starter, the best backup/handcuff, and the potential fantasy value of the backup if the starter is injured.
RB1/RB2/RB3 refer to standard fantasy tiers (RB1 = top 12, RB2 = 13–24, RB3 = 25–36).
  • RB injuries and volatility remain high: Many teams are dealing with RB injuries, making handcuffs more important than ever.
  • RBBC situations are more common: Fewer true bellcows, more committees and split workloads.
  • No major new “KingMaker” names: Most high-upside handcuffs are rookies or established backups in ambiguous situations.

I personally rank the top 10 lotto picks ROS from Week 9 as:
  1. Tyler Allgeier
  2. Brian Robinson Jr
  3. Ray Davis
  4. Ollie Gordon
  5. Blake Corum
  6. Kenneth Gainwell
  7. Bhayshul Tuten
  8. Braelon Allen/Isaiah Davis - bumped up since Breece requested a trade?
  9. Dylan Sampson
  10. Jaydon Blue

Suggested 2025 KingMaker/RBBC Watch List (Based on Current Trends)​

Below is a refreshed, division-by-division list.
Bolded names are the most likely “KingMakers” if the starter goes down.
“Monitor” means the situation is fluid or RBBC is likely.

AFC East​

  • BUF:
    • Starter: James Cook
    • Handcuff: Ray Davis
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • MIA:
    • Starter: De’Von Achane
    • Handcuff: Ollie Gordon/Jaylen Wright
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • NEP:
    • Starter: Rhamondre Stevenson📈/TreVeyon Henderson📈 [Consolidated backfield ROS, I think injury is the only way we see a clear winner too fwiw]
    • Handcuff: Terrell Jennings?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • NYJ:
    • Starter: Breece Hall requesting a trade?
    • Handcuff: Braelon Allen(injured)/ Isaiah Davis - feels like a must roster. Trade talks and usage related give them some good short term value.
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2

AFC North​

  • BAL:
    • Starter: Derrick Henry
    • Handcuff: Keaton Mitchell CJ2K?(speed dial monitor)/ Justice Hill good in ppr
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • CIN:
    • Starter: Chase Brown
    • Handcuff: Tahj Brooks
    • Value: RB2 - the stink lines on this O are gone, Thank you QB named Joe
  • CLE:
    • Starter: Quinshon Judkins
    • Handcuff: Jerome Ford/Dylan Sampson 📈speeddial alert since bye week and not knowing severity of Judkins injury.
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • PIT:
    • Starter: Jaylen Warren
    • Handcuff: Kenneth Gainwell📈/Kaleb Johnson
    • Value: RB1

AFC South​

  • HOU:
    • Starter: Nick Chubb/ Woody Marks📈
    • Handcuff: Dameon Pierce
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (uncertain pecking order)
  • IND:
    • Starter: Jonathan Taylor
    • Handcuff: Ameer Abdullah 📈D.J. Giddens📉Kinda shocked to see, but maybe the rookie needs time to lear pass pro?
    • Value: RB2
  • JAC:
    • Starter: Travis Etienne Jr.
    • Handcuff: Bhayshul Tuten
    • Value: Mid-range RB2
  • TEN:
    • Starter: Tony Pollard
    • Handcuff: Tyjae Spears 📈
    • Value: low-end RB2

AFC West​

  • DEN:
    • Starter: J.K. Dobbins
    • Handcuff: RJ Harvey 📈
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • KCC:
    • Starter: Isiah Pacheco
    • Handcuff: Kareem Hunt/Brashard Smith 📈 Elijah Mitchell?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • LVR:
    • Starter: Ashton Jeanty
    • Handcuff: Zamir White
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (bad offense, RBBC)
  • LAC:
    • Starter: Kimani Vidal 👑
    • Handcuff: Hassan Haskins
    • Value: RB2

NFC East​

  • DAL:
    • Starter: Javonte Williams
    • Handcuff: Jaydon Blue
    • Value: Mid-range RB3 (monitor Jaydon Blue for 2nd half surge)
  • NYG:
    • Starter: Tyrone Tracey
    • Handcuff: Devin Singletary
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • PHI:
    • Starter: Saquon Barkley
    • Handcuff: Tank Bigsby
    • Value: RB2
  • WAS:
    • Starter: JCM "Bill"
    • Handcuff: Chris Rodriguez Jr.
    • Value: RB3

NFC North​

  • CHI:
    • Starter: D’Andre Swift
    • Handcuff: Kyle Monangai 📈/Roshon Johnson
    • Value: RB2
  • DET:
    • Starter: Jahmyr Gibbs
    • Handcuff: David Montgomery
    • Value: High-end RB2 / Low-end RB1
  • GBP:
    • Starter: Josh Jacobs
    • Handcuff: MarShawn Lloyd/Emmanuel Wilson
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • MIN:
    • Starter: Jordan Mason👑
    • Handcuff: Zavier Scott 📈 Aaron Jones
    • Value: RB3 O line took a hit and it really isn't a spot I want to hold anyone.

NFC South​

  • ATL:
    • Starter: Bijan Robinson
    • Handcuff: Tyler Allgeier
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • CAR:
    • Starter: Chubba Hubbard
    • Handcuff: Rico Dowdle
    • Value: RB1
  • NO:
    • Starter: Alvin Kamara
    • Handcuff: Devin Neal
    • Value: RB3 (RBBC threat)
  • TBB:
    • Starter: Rachaad White disappointing, this may have turned to a RBBC until we get Bucky back
    • Handcuff: Sean Tucker
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3

NFC West​

  • ARI:
    • Starter: Bam Knight, another bad backfield
    • Handcuff: Emari Demercado, Michael Carter? No idea I would just avoid ARI if possible
    • Value: RB3
  • LAR:
    • Starter: Kyren Williams
    • Handcuff: Blake Corum
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • SF:
    • Starter: Christian McCaffrey
    • Handcuff: Brian Robinson/Isaac Guerendo
    • Value: Elite RB1 potential
  • SEA:
    • Starter: Kenneth Walker III
    • Handcuff: Zach Charbonnet
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
 
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KingMaker RB Handcuff & RBBC List – 2025 Update (as of 10/27/2025)​

Overview​

This is a comprehensive, team-by-team breakdown of the top KingMaker running back handcuffs and RBBC (Running Back By Committee) situations for the 2025 NFL season. The list highlights the starter, the best backup/handcuff, and the potential fantasy value of the backup if the starter is injured.
RB1/RB2/RB3 refer to standard fantasy tiers (RB1 = top 12, RB2 = 13–24, RB3 = 25–36).
  • RB injuries and volatility remain high: Many teams are dealing with RB injuries, making handcuffs more important than ever.
  • RBBC situations are more common: Fewer true bellcows, more committees and split workloads.
  • No major new “KingMaker” names: Most high-upside handcuffs are rookies or established backups in ambiguous situations.

I personally rank the top 10 lotto picks ROS from Week 9 as:
  1. Tyler Allgeier
  2. Brian Robinson Jr
  3. Ray Davis
  4. Ollie Gordon
  5. Blake Corum
  6. Kenneth Gainwell
  7. Bhayshul Tuten
  8. Braelon Allen/Isaiah Davis - bumped up since Breece requested a trade?
  9. Dylan Sampson
  10. Jaydon Blue

Suggested 2025 KingMaker/RBBC Watch List (Based on Current Trends)​

Below is a refreshed, division-by-division list.
Bolded names are the most likely “KingMakers” if the starter goes down.
“Monitor” means the situation is fluid or RBBC is likely.

AFC East​

  • BUF:
    • Starter: James Cook
    • Handcuff: Ray Davis
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • MIA:
    • Starter: De’Von Achane
    • Handcuff: Ollie Gordon/Jaylen Wright
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • NEP:
    • Starter: Rhamondre Stevenson📈/TreVeyon Henderson📈 [Consolidated backfield ROS, I think injury is the only way we see a clear winner too fwiw]
    • Handcuff: Terrell Jennings?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • NYJ:
    • Starter: Breece Hall requesting a trade?
    • Handcuff: Braelon Allen(injured)/ Isaiah Davis - feels like a must roster. Trade talks and usage related give them some good short term value.
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2

AFC North​

  • BAL:
    • Starter: Derrick Henry
    • Handcuff: Keaton Mitchell CJ2K?(speed dial monitor)/ Justice Hill good in ppr
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • CIN:
    • Starter: Chase Brown
    • Handcuff: Tahj Brooks
    • Value: RB2 - the stink lines on this O are gone, Thank you QB named Joe
  • CLE:
    • Starter: Quinshon Judkins
    • Handcuff: Jerome Ford/Dylan Sampson 📈speeddial alert since bye week and not knowing severity of Judkins injury.
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • PIT:
    • Starter: Jaylen Warren
    • Handcuff: Kenneth Gainwell📈/Kaleb Johnson
    • Value: RB1

AFC South​

  • HOU:
    • Starter: Nick Chubb/ Woody Marks📈
    • Handcuff: Dameon Pierce
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (uncertain pecking order)
  • IND:
    • Starter: Jonathan Taylor
    • Handcuff: Ameer Abdullah 📈D.J. Giddens📉Kinda shocked to see, but maybe the rookie needs time to lear pass pro?
    • Value: RB2
  • JAC:
    • Starter: Travis Etienne Jr.
    • Handcuff: Bhayshul Tuten
    • Value: Mid-range RB2
  • TEN:
    • Starter: Tony Pollard
    • Handcuff: Tyjae Spears 📈
    • Value: low-end RB2

AFC West​

  • DEN:
    • Starter: J.K. Dobbins
    • Handcuff: RJ Harvey 📈
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • KCC:
    • Starter: Isiah Pacheco
    • Handcuff: Kareem Hunt/Brashard Smith 📈
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • LVR:
    • Starter: Ashton Jeanty
    • Handcuff: Zamir White
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (bad offense, RBBC)
  • LAC:
    • Starter: Kimani Vidal 👑
    • Handcuff: Hassan Haskins
    • Value: RB2

NFC East​

  • DAL:
    • Starter: Javonte Williams
    • Handcuff: Miles Sanders/Jaydon Blue
    • Value: Mid-range RB3 (monitor Jaydon Blue for 2nd half surge)
  • NYG:
    • Starter: Tyrone Tracey
    • Handcuff: Devin Singletary
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • PHI:
    • Starter: Saquon Barkley
    • Handcuff: Tank Bigsby
    • Value: RB2
  • WAS:
    • Starter: JCM "Bill"
    • Handcuff: Chris Rodriguez Jr.
    • Value: RB3

NFC North​

  • CHI:
    • Starter: D’Andre Swift
    • Handcuff: Kyle Monangai 📈/Roshon Johnson
    • Value: RB2
  • DET:
    • Starter: Jahmyr Gibbs
    • Handcuff: David Montgomery
    • Value: High-end RB2 / Low-end RB1
  • GBP:
    • Starter: Josh Jacobs
    • Handcuff: MarShawn Lloyd/Emmanuel Wilson
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • MIN:
    • Starter: Jordan Mason👑
    • Handcuff: Zavier Scott 📈
    • Value: RB3 O line took a hit and it really isn't a spot I want to hold anyone.

NFC South​

  • ATL:
    • Starter: Bijan Robinson
    • Handcuff: Tyler Allgeier
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • CAR:
    • Starter: Chubba Hubbard
    • Handcuff: Rico Dowdle
    • Value: RB1
  • NO:
    • Starter: Alvin Kamara
    • Handcuff: Devin Neal
    • Value: RB3 (RBBC threat)
  • TBB:
    • Starter: Rachaad White disappointing, this may have turned to a RBBC until we get Bucky back
    • Handcuff: Sean Tucker
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3

NFC West​

  • ARI:
    • Starter: Bam Knight, another bad backfield
    • Handcuff: Emari Demercado, Michael Carter? No idea I would just avoid ARI if possible
    • Value: RB3
  • LAR:
    • Starter: Kyren Williams
    • Handcuff: Blake Corum
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • SF:
    • Starter: Christian McCaffrey
    • Handcuff: Brian Robinson/Isaac Guerendo
    • Value: Elite RB1 potential
  • SEA:
    • Starter: Kenneth Walker III
    • Handcuff: Zach Charbonnet
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
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Wow. Thanks for posting. Couple things. Eliminate Sanders. He's out for year isn't he? Blue looks like the guy here. The Taylor handcuff is a tough one. I'm willing to admit now that I was wrong and don't think it's Giddens any longer. Abdullah? Goodson?
 
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Based on yesterday's game, Emanuel Wilson should be on the list. He also ran for 500 yards last year at 4.9 ypc.

The ATL offense is very inconsistent - Algier belongs on the list, but I'm down on his value.
 
  • A. Jones needs to be added back to the Vikings RB room. I believe it's still a split with Mason.
  • While I think Tahj Brooks is the guy you want if Chase Brown goes down, Perine is operating as the #2 and actually had a productive fantasy week. I would feel a lot better about Brooks leapfrogging him if they actually mixed him in with an offensive touch here and there.
  • I know a line needs to be drawn somewhere, but if Dameon Pierce, Zavier Scott, and T Jennings have technical handcuff status, I would list Jarquez Hunter, Shipley, and maybe even Jordan James. I think all would need to be rostered if the #1 went down. Granted, someone like James is probably just taking a peak to make sure it's all B-Rob/Guerendo.
 
Hmm Pacheco is now w/ MCL sprain the KC RBBC has Kareem Hunt and Brashard Smith, I present Elijah Mitchell to be added tho- he might be 1:1 Pacheco between 20s runner.

Also a trade might be more likely.
 
Last weeks byes forced people to make some interesting moves and now there are some intriguing FAs available in my league.

Rank the following: Dylan Sampson, Tank Bigsby, Jaydon Blue, Sean Tucker, and Brian Robinson Jr.
 
3nOut said:
Last weeks byes forced people to make some interesting moves and now there are some intriguing FAs available in my league.

Rank the following: Dylan Sampson, Tank Bigsby, Jaydon Blue, Sean Tucker, and Brian Robinson Jr.
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Bigsby, B-Rob, Tucker, Blue, Sampson for me, but tough exercise trying to balance present opportunity, ceiling, and talent.
 
Hartliner said:
Terrel Jennings…
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Ounce D Johnson is up to speed,He will be in the mix with Jennings and Henderson.
I can see D Johnson having as much value as Jennings if RS out a while.
It doesn't take a rb long to get acclimated with an offensive.
Johnson is a decent pass catcher too.
 
EWV1 said:
JohnnyU said:
Pigskin Fanatic said:
JohnnyU said:
Chad Powers
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i looked this up and half way to my page loading realized who this was... thanks Johnny. :nerd:
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I watched the first episode of that last night. I liked it.
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Terrible writing. Even worse idea to play him as a simpleton. I will watch the whole thing.
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Why is it a worse idea to play him as a simpleton? Everything I've ever seen Glenn Powell in he plays the arrogoant a-hole guy. He still does in this show to some degree, but at least it's different. I agree about the writing, but it was entertaining. Or at least the first episode was. I may end up hating the show for all I know, but for now, I'll watch another one.
 
KingMaker RB Handcuff & RBBC List – 2025 Update (as of 11/6/2025) Yes this is late! I got back from a trip.

Overview​

This is a comprehensive, team-by-team breakdown of the top KingMaker running back handcuffs and RBBC (Running Back By Committee) situations for the 2025 NFL season. The list highlights the starter, the best backup/handcuff, and the potential fantasy value of the backup if the starter is injured.
RB1/RB2/RB3 refer to standard fantasy tiers (RB1 = top 12, RB2 = 13–24, RB3 = 25–36).
  • RB injuries and volatility remain high: Many teams are dealing with RB injuries, making handcuffs more important than ever.
  • RBBC situations are more common: Fewer true bellcows, more committees and split workloads.
  • No major new “KingMaker” names: Most high-upside handcuffs are rookies or established backups in ambiguous situations.

I personally rank the top 10 lotto picks from Week 10 as:
  1. Ray Davis I have recency bias?! and Cook is walking in practice
  2. Tank Bigsby Saquon is back at practice but is no spring chicken
  3. Dylan Sampson Judkins is back and this guy prolly can be looked over tbh for the next 3 studly Backups imo
  4. Tyler Allgeier
  5. Brian Robinson Jr
  6. Blake Corum
  7. Ollie Gordon
  8. Kenneth Gainwell
  9. Bhayshul Tuten
  10. Jaydon Blue

Suggested 2025 KingMaker/RBBC Watch List (Based on Current Trends)​

Below is a refreshed, division-by-division list.
Bolded names are the most likely “KingMakers” if the starter goes down.
“Monitor” means the situation is fluid or RBBC is likely.

AFC East​

  • BUF:
    • Starter: James Cook limited per today and walking around ain't gonna cut it.
    • Handcuff: Ray Davis stash immediately
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • MIA:
    • Starter: De’Von Achane
    • Handcuff: Ollie Gordon/Jaylen Wright
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • NEP:
    • Starter: Rhamondre Stevenson📉/TreVeyon Henderson📈 [Consolidated backfield ROS, I think injury is the only way we see a clear winner too fwiw]
    • Handcuff: Terrell Jennings?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • NYJ:
    • Starter: Breece Hall requesting a trade?
    • Handcuff: Braelon Allen(injured)/ Isaiah Davis 📉 - feels like we missed the chance to see him thrive with the trade deadline- w/ a gutted team I expect this to be a cuttable asset
    • Value: Mid-low RB2

AFC North​

  • BAL:
    • Starter: Derrick Henry
    • Handcuff: Keaton Mitchell CJ2K?(speed dial monitor)/ Justice Hill good in ppr
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • CIN:
    • Starter: Chase Brown
    • Handcuff: Tahj Brooks
    • Value: RB2
  • CLE:
    • Starter: Quinshon Judkins
    • Handcuff: Jerome Ford/Dylan Sampson 📈speeddial alert since bye week and not knowing severity of Judkins injury it looks like Judkins will play tho.
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • PIT:
    • Starter: Jaylen Warren
    • Handcuff: Kenneth Gainwell📈/Kaleb Johnson
    • Value: RB1

AFC South​

  • HOU:
    • Starter: Nick Chubb/ Woody Marks📈
    • Handcuff: Dameon Pierce
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (uncertain pecking order)
  • IND:
    • Starter: Jonathan Taylor
    • Handcuff: Ameer Abdullah 📈D.J. Giddens📉
    • Value: RB2
  • JAC:
    • Starter: Travis Etienne Jr.
    • Handcuff: Bhayshul Tuten
    • Value: Mid-range RB2
  • TEN:
    • Starter: Tony Pollard
    • Handcuff: Tyjae Spears 📈
    • Value: low-end RB2

AFC West​

  • DEN:
    • Starter: J.K. Dobbins
    • Handcuff: RJ Harvey 📈
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • KCC:
    • Starter: Isiah Pacheco
    • Handcuff: Kareem Hunt/Brashard Smith 📈 Elijah Mitchell?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • LVR:
    • Starter: Ashton Jeanty
    • Handcuff: Zamir White
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (bad offense, RBBC)
  • LAC:
    • Starter: Kimani Vidal 👑
    • Handcuff: Hassan Haskins IR
    • Value: RB2

NFC East​

  • DAL:
    • Starter: Javonte Williams
    • Handcuff: Jaydon Blue
    • Value: Mid-range RB3 (monitor Jaydon Blue for 2nd half surge)
  • NYG:
    • Starter: Tyrone Tracey
    • Handcuff: Devin Singletary might be good for a spot start but truly desperate.
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • PHI:
    • Starter: Saquon Barkley
    • Handcuff: Tank Bigsby
    • Value: RB2
  • WAS:
    • Starter: JCM "Bill"
    • Handcuff: Chris Rodriguez Jr. This is similar to Singletary JAG but maybe they make changes. Bill is losing the job,
    • Value: RB3

NFC North​

  • CHI:
    • Starter: D’Andre Swift
    • Handcuff: Kyle Monangai 📈 Top RB prospect hopefully you got him recently/Roshon Johnson meh
    • Value: RB2
  • DET:
    • Starter: Jahmyr Gibbs
    • Handcuff: David Montgomery
    • Value: High-end RB2 / Low-end RB1
  • GBP:
    • Starter: Josh Jacobs
    • Handcuff: MarShawn Lloyd/Emmanuel Wilson must stash?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • MIN:
    • Starter: Jordan Mason, Aaron Jones less than 100%
    • Handcuff: Zavier Scott
    • Value: RB3 O line took a hit and it really isn't a spot I want to hold anyone.

NFC South​

  • ATL:
    • Starter: Bijan Robinson
    • Handcuff: Tyler Allgeier
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • CAR:
    • Starter: Rico Dowdle woot!
    • Handcuff: Chubba Hubbard
    • Value: RB1
  • NO:
    • Starter: Alvin Kamara
    • Handcuff: Devin Neal
    • Value: RB3 (RBBC threat)
  • TBB:
    • Starter: Rachaad White disappointing, this may have turned to a RBBC until we get Bucky back
    • Handcuff: Sean Tucker
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3

NFC West​

  • ARI:
    • Starter:Emari Demercado, Bam Knight, another bad backfield
    • Handcuff: Michael Carter? No idea I would just avoid ARI if possible
    • Value: RB3
  • LAR:
    • Starter: Kyren Williams
    • Handcuff: Blake Corum must stash
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • SF:
    • Starter: Christian McCaffrey
    • Handcuff: Brian Robinson/Isaac Guerendo
    • Value: Elite RB1 potential
  • SEA:
    • Starter: Kenneth Walker III
    • Handcuff: Zach Charbonnet
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
 
KingMaker RB Handcuff & RBBC List – 2025 Update (11/15/2025)

Overview​

This is a comprehensive, team-by-team breakdown of the top KingMaker running back handcuffs and RBBC (Running Back By Committee) situations for the 2025 NFL season. The list highlights the starter, the best backup/handcuff, and the potential fantasy value of the backup if the starter is injured.
RB1/RB2/RB3 refer to standard fantasy tiers (RB1 = top 12, RB2 = 13–24, RB3 = 25–36).
  • RB injuries and volatility remain high: Many teams are dealing with RB injuries, making handcuffs more important than ever.
  • RBBC situations are more common: Fewer true bellcows, more committees and split workloads.
  • No major new “KingMaker” names: Most high-upside handcuffs are rookies or established backups in ambiguous situations.

I personally rank the top 10 lotto picks from Week 11 as:

  1. Tyler Allgeier
  2. Brian Robinson Jr
  3. Blake Corum
  4. Chris Rodriquez Jr. This is prolly one you can bypass if you clinched playoffs and want more traditional stud Backup but right now could be flex or RB2 down the stretch.
  5. Tank Bigsby Saquon is back at practice but is no spring chicken
  6. Ray Davis
  7. Kyle Monanagi
  8. Kenneth Gainwell
  9. Bhayshul Tuten
  10. Emmanuel Wilson

Suggested 2025 KingMaker/RBBC Watch List (Based on Current Trends)​

Below is a refreshed, division-by-division list.
Bolded names are the most likely “KingMakers” if the starter goes down.
“Monitor” means the situation is fluid or RBBC is likely.

AFC East​

  • BUF:
    • Starter: James Cook
    • Handcuff: Ray Davis must stash
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • MIA:
    • Starter: De’Von Achane
    • Handcuff: Ollie Gordon must stash/Jaylen Wright
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • NEP:
    • Startere: TreVeyon Henderson 👑 kingmaker pending?/Rhamondre Stevenson📉[Consolidated backfield ROS, I think injury is the only way we see a clear winner too fwiw]
    • Handcuff: Terrell Jennings
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • NYJ:
    • Starter: Breece Hall
    • Handcuff:/ Isaiah Davis
    • Value: Mid-low RB2

AFC North​

  • BAL:
    • Starter: Derrick Henry
    • Handcuff: Keaton Mitchell CJ2K?(speed dial monitor)/ Justice Hill injured
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • CIN:
    • Starter: Chase Brown
    • Handcuff: Tahj Brooks/Samaje Perine injured
    • Value: RB2
  • CLE:
    • Starter: Quinshon Judkins
    • Handcuff: Jerome Ford/Dylan Sampson 📈(speed dial monitor)
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (RBBC likely)
  • PIT:
    • Starter: Jaylen Warren
    • Handcuff: Kenneth Gainwell must stash/Kaleb Johnson
    • Value: RB1

AFC South​

  • HOU:
    • Starter: Nick Chubb/ Woody Marks 👑kingmaker pending
    • Handcuff: Dameon Pierce
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (uncertain pecking order)
  • IND:
    • Starter: Jonathan Taylor
    • Handcuff: Ameer Abdullah/D.J. Giddens
    • Value: RB2
  • JAC:
    • Starter: Travis Etienne Jr.
    • Handcuff: Bhayshul Tuten must stash
    • Value: Mid-range RB2
  • TEN:
    • Starter: Tony Pollard
    • Handcuff: Tyjae Spears 📈
    • Value: low-end RB2

AFC West​

  • DEN:
    • Starter: RJ Harvey
    • Handcuff: Tyler Badie
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • KCC:
    • Starter: Kareem Hunt👑kingmaker pending/ Isiah Pacheco injured
    • Handcuff: /Brashard Smith 📈 Elijah Mitchell?
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • LVR:
    • Starter: Ashton Jeanty
    • Handcuff: Zamir White
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3 (bad offense, RBBC)
  • LAC:
    • Starter: Kimani Vidal 👑
    • Handcuff: Hassan Haskins IR
    • Value: RB2

NFC East​

  • DAL:
    • Starter: Javonte Williams
    • Handcuff: Jaydon Blue
    • Value: Mid-range RB3 (monitor Jaydon Blue for 2nd half surge)
  • NYG:
    • Starter: Tyrone Tracey
    • Handcuff: Devin Singletary might be good for a spot start but truly desperate.
    • Value: low-end RB2
  • PHI:
    • Starter: Saquon Barkley
    • Handcuff: Tank Bigsby must stash
    • Value: RB2
  • WAS:
    • Starter: Chris Rodriguez Jr. 👑 mini Kingmaker pending/ JCM "Bill"
    • Handcuff: ?
    • Value: RB3

NFC North​

  • CHI:
    • Starter: D’Andre Swift
    • Handcuff: Kyle Monangai must stash/Roshon Johnson meh
    • Value: RB2
  • DET:
    • Starter: Jahmyr Gibbs
    • Handcuff: David Montgomery
    • Value: High-end RB2 / Low-end RB1
  • GBP:
    • Starter: Josh Jacobs
    • Handcuff: MarShawn Lloyd/Emmanuel Wilson must stash
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3
  • MIN:
    • Starter: Aaron Jones/ Jordan Mason
    • Handcuff: Zavier Scott
    • Value: RB3 O line took a hit and it really isn't a spot I want to hold anyone.

NFC South​

  • ATL:
    • Starter: Bijan Robinson
    • Handcuff: Tyler Allgeier
    • Value: High-end RB2
  • CAR:
    • Starter: Rico Dowdle 👑
    • Handcuff: Chubba Hubbard
    • Value: RB1
  • NO:
    • Starter: Alvin Kamara
    • Handcuff: Devin Neal
    • Value: RB3 (RBBC threat)
  • TBB:
    • Starter: Rachaad White
    • Handcuff: Sean Tucker
    • Value: Low-end RB2 / High-end RB3

NFC West​

  • ARI:
    • Starter:Emari Demercado, Bam Knight, another bad backfield
    • Handcuff: Michael Carter? No idea I would just avoid ARI if possible
    • Value: RB3
  • LAR:
    • Starter: Kyren Williams
    • Handcuff: Blake Corum must stash
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
  • SF:
    • Starter: Christian McCaffrey
    • Handcuff: Brian Robinson Jr must stash/Isaac Guerendo
    • Value: Elite RB1 potential
  • SEA:
    • Starter: Kenneth Walker III/ Zach Charbonnet
    • Handcuff:
    • Value: Mid-to-high RB2
 
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