Best 8 Handcuff Heros to Draft In Fantasy Football 2026 (Back Up Running Backs)

Every NFL season has backup players who step up when their team needs them most. In this episode, we're breaking down the best backup heroes in football heading into 2026. Whether it's a handcuff running back with league-winning upside, a backup quarterback one injury away from fantasy relevance, or a reserve player ready to make an impact, we're covering the names fantasy managers need to know. These players may not be starters today, but they could become some of the most valuable assets during the season. Don't get caught off guard—find out which backups deserve a spot on your watchlist before the rest of your league catches on. Thanks so much for watching and please like! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the alert button to catch our future content! #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootball2026 #fantasyfootballdraft #fantasyfootballtips #fantasyfootballstrategy #fantasyfootballrankings Support us Via Patreon!https://patreon.com/TheFantasyRedZonehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastokay so walk-in f do/the-fantasy-red-zone/id1689976081Check us out on Spotify! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefantasyrzIntro 0:00Keaton Mitchell 0:58Blake Corum 6:18Kaytron Allen 10:20Tyler Allgeier 14:38Tyrone Tracey Jr 17:28Emmett Johnson 22:41Kyle Monangai 25:53Jonathon Brooks 29:31