2024 DYNASTY FANTASY FOOTBALL RB STASHES FOR 2025
Every year as one season ends, and a new dynasty season begins each owner is on the hunt for next seasons diamond in the rough. The running back position has seen its ups and downs but remains a vital part of any championship team. So, let’s get to work finding some running backs on the waiver wire, who are primed to break out in the 2025 season.
Our first and most promising stash is in the Las Vegas backfield, with two backs Sincere McCormick, and Zamir White. The Raiders were the worst running team in the NFL during the 2024 season, with a team total of 1357 total running yards. Zamir White started off the season as the lead back, after a strong finish in 2023. Unfortunately, he only started 8 games this season for a total of 183 yards and then he ended up on the IR to finish the season. Then Sincere McCormick stepped in, and he played 5 games and finished with the same 183 yards before he also finished on the IR. Since the duo failed to perform in the 2024 season there is a good chance, they ended up back on the waiver wire. Alexander Mattison was the most productive back in Vegas, and he is slated to be a free agent. With a coaching change for the Raiders, there is a good chance these running backs will bounce back in 2025 and are worthy of a stash.
The next running back up is Tyler Goodson of the Indianapolis Colts. This third year back spent the season as the RB3 in Indy behind Jonathan Taylor and Trey Sermon. Taylor is coming off the second-best finish of his career with 1431 total rushing yards. Sermon is a free agent in 2025, allowing Goodson to take over as the RB2 in Indy. In the three games that Taylor missed, Goodson stepped up to contribute 127 rushing yards and 45 passing yards while splitting time with Sermon. With Taylors high volume in 2024 and his durability issues in the past he could be a risky play. Goodson is a guy who is probably available in most leagues and could pay off especially if you are a Taylor owner.
Finally, the last running back to stash is Kenneth Gainwell of the Philadelphia Eagles who has spent the season as the RB2 behind Saquon Barkley. The Philadelphia Eagles were the number 2 rushing offense in the NFL for 2024 with a total of 3048 yards. While Barkley ran for 2005 of those yards, Gainwell was able to rack up 290 rushing yards and116 passing yards in his shadow. In 2025 Gainwell is slated to become a free agent and could be primed to breakout depending on his landing spot.
2024 Team Stats – Offense, retrieved on 2/2/25, Raiders Rushing Stats, Eagles Rushing stats, www.nfl.com
Sportrac, Alexander Mattison Contract, retrieved on 2/2/25, www.spotrac.com
CBS Sports, 2025 NFL free agency : potential top players available at every position, including Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins, by Garrett Podell, retrieved on 2/2/25, www.cbssports.com
Sleeper Fantasy Football, stats and statistics, retrieved on 2/2/25, www.sleeper.com
