Top 10 Fantasy Football Handcuffs (2024)

The top-10 running back handcuffs to target as insurance policies in 2024 drafts.

August 20, 2024 Jody Smith Season Long – All Sports, Season Long – NFL, Season Long – NFL Home

Top 10 Fantasy Football Handcuffs (2024) No position is as volatile or susceptible to injuries as running backs. Part of building a competitive fantasy football roster is to include an insurance policy. Targeting those handcuff running backs is a viable strategy and safety net. With so many teams employing committee backfields, selecting your early-round running back's direct backup makes sense. Whether you play in redraft, bestball, or in high-stakes leagues, knowing the fantasy-relevant handcuff running backs is crucial. Here are the top 10 fantasy football handcuffs (2024) to target this summer.

David Montgomery (Detroit Lions) Jahmyr Gibbs is now the top running back in Detroit. However, Montgomery has standalone value as a very good RB2. Montgomery will see 15-plus touches per week and will retain a healthy percentage of Detroit's red-zone touches. The only problem for Gibbs managers would be ensuring their investment by having to target Montgomery in the fourth or fifth round. Subsequently, Montgomery is the ideal 'anti-handcuff' target for drafters trying to...

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TEAM OFFENSE PASS RUSH YDS/PLAY POINTS

Los Angeles Rams 15 9 25 15 16

San Francisco 49ers 4 7 7 2 11

Sean Payton has done a masterful job rallying his troops. The Rams have been devastated by injuries on both sides of the ball. After starting the season 1-4, the Rams have won 6-of-8 to climb into second place in the wide-open NFC West. After hovering near the bottom of the league, LA is now an average offense that has looked formidable over the last six weeks. Getting key players back has been paramount. Speaking of injuries, San Francisco has had their share. The 49ers have been missing Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey for the majority of the year. And McCaffrey isn't the only running back to go down. In fact, the team may be down to their fourth starting running back to open Week 15. However, the team continues to overcome adversity on offense. The Niners are one of the most balanced attacks in the league that continues to create chunk plays and produce points. The atmosphere for this contest will mimic a playoff game. And that includes the pressure and ramifications for the loser. This should be another intriguing watch. Los Angeles Offense After struggling through the first half of 2024, Matthew Stafford has...
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TEAM	OFFENSE	PASS	RUSH	YDS/PLAY	POINTS
Los Angeles Rams	15	9	25	15	16
San Francisco 49ers	4	7	7	2	11