What is a handcuff in fantasy football?

A handcuff is the backup running back who would take over the workload if the starter gets injured. Drafting the handcuff behind your star running back protects your team, because you keep the touches in your lineup even if the starter goes down.

Should I draft handcuffs?

Handcuffing your own elite running backs late in the draft is smart insurance. High-value handcuffs behind injury-prone or workhorse starters are worth a bench spot even in redraft leagues, because they can become weekly starters overnight.

RB Handcuff Rankings

The primary backup behind every starting running back. Draft your stud's handcuff to protect his workload if he gets hurt.

A handcuff is the backup who inherits the touches when a starter is injured. Below is each NFL team's lead running back and the handcuff (next man up) most likely to take over the backfield.