Week 11 RB Waiver Wire Pickups: Top Running Backs To Add for a Fantasy Playoff Push Ft. Tyler Allgeier

Whether it’s injuries, players on byes, or looking to make a change in the lineup, there are some solid waiver wire running back add options for Week 11.

While there may not be guys on the wire that will put up eye popping numbers in Week 11 (that’s why they’re currently very likely on the wire), there are some options that can be useful and help keep fantasy owners alive for a playoff push.

As Week 11 is two days away, let’s explore some of the better waiver wire adds at the running back position heading into Week 11:

Best RB Waiver Wire Pickups Heading Into Week 11

-Sean Tucker 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting running back Bucky Irving has been sidelined the last five games. While it seemed as if he would potentially return around this time, head coach Todd Bowles says there is no timeline for his return yesterday.

Tucker has been splitting the backfield with Rachaad White, and has been the less used back of the two. Still, Tucker has had 22 total touches in the last two games for 93 yards and a touchdown.

-Tyler Allgeier 

Since Week 7, the Atlanta Falcons have had three rushing touchdowns and all have come by backup running back Tyler Allgeier. Allgeier had five red zone carries to starting RB Bijan Robinson’s one in Week 10. On the season, Allgeier has six rushing touchdowns to Robinson’s two.

Obviously Robinson will always get the bulk of the work in the backfield for Atlanta, but Allgeier’s use in the red zone makes a good start in the flex or as a backup running back.

-Emari DeMercado

The Arizona Cardinals backfield has been a mess this season. Backups Trey Benson still remains on injured reserve and Bam Knight left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. Emari DeMercado has emerged recently, posting 104 yards from scrimmage last week and 78 yards the week before.

With Knight potentially out this week, DeMercado and Michael Carter will likely split the backfield, but DeMercado could be featured more since he seems to have the ability to break long plays.

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