15 running backs to target on waiver wire this week

While we wait for tonight Monday Night Football Following the showdown between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets to close out Week 6, fantasy football managers are already considering transfer waiver options for next week.

The top option at wide receiver this week is Josh Downs (49%).. Zach Ertz (54%) is a quality tight end option and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (27%) can return from injured reserve next week.

Today, however, we'll focus on running back. We've put together a short list of 15 running backs to target on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead of Week 7. If you're looking for reinforcements at RB, consider these options.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Running Backs

1. R.B Isaac Guerendo (1%): Christian McCaffrey's status remains unclear and fellow running back Jordan Mason has an ACL sprain. That could make Guerendo the next man up for the 49ers, and he impressed Thursday Night Football with 99 yards on 10 carries, including a 76-yard dash to seal the game.

2. R.B Tyler Allgeier (43%): He remains a key handcuff behind Bijan Robinson, and Allgeier has standalone value in Atlanta's two-defensive offense. He managed 18 runs and scored a touchdown on Sunday.

3. R.B Tyrone Tracy (45%): Even with Devin Singletary returning from a groin injury this week, Tracy has played well enough to continue to get carries. Tracy turned 23 touchdowns into 107 yards and a touchdown on Sunday.

4. R.B Ty Chandler (34%): After the Vikings' bye week, Aaron Jones has an uncertain status due to his hip injury. If Jones misses this week's game, Chandler will be Minnesota's best running back.

5. R.B Tank Bigsby (44%): Travis Etienne is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, leaving Bigsby as Jacksonville's RB1. D'Ernest Johnson (1%) is also worth a look in the deep leagues after getting eight touches on Sunday.

6. R.B Jaylen Wright (9%): De'Von Achane could return from a concussion this week after Miami's bye, but Wright should have a role up front after rushing for 86 yards last week.

7. R.B Alexander Mattison (36%): Mattison led the Raiders' running backs in carries (14), rushing yards (33), targets (five) and catches (five) on Sunday. His efficiency wasn't great, but Mattison scored on Sunday and should remain fantasy relevant thanks to his volume.

8. R.B Sean Tucker (1%): The Bucs had a blowout win over the Saints on Sunday, so Tucker may not be able to get 14 carries on a regular basis, but he's worth a look after rushing for 136 yards and a touchdown.

9. R.B Antonio Gibson (43%): Rhamondre Stevenson remains sidelined with a foot injury and Gibson led New England's backfield with 13 runs and four scores in Week 6.

10.RB Braelon Allen (37%): Allen is a key handcuff behind Breece Hall and has standalone value in a shared backfield.

11.RB Audric Estime (1%): Javonte Williams lost a fumble and dropped a pass on Sunday, while Estime led the team's running backs with an average of 6.5 yards per carry. Granted, that was a very small sample of two carriers, but if Williams continues to struggle, Estime will likely get more work in the coming weeks.

12.RB Kimani Vidal (2%): The rookie ran twice for 14 yards and had two receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. Consider Vidal in deep leagues.

13.RB Trey Benson (20%): Benson doesn't have much individual value, but he's an important handcuff behind James Conner, who has never played a full season.

14.RB Blake Corum (18%): Corum is another running back worth hiding behind Kyren Williams.

15.RB D'Onta Foreman (4%): Jerome Ford is dealing with a hamstring injury, which could lead to a heavier workload for Foreman.

Bonus: Nick Chubb (79%) and Jonathon Brooks (60%) are already on the roster in most leagues, but double-check that they aren't still available in your league.

Roster percentages for players listed in this article are from ESPN. For more fantasy coverage, check out our fantasy football hub.