{
  "id": 18557033,
  "title": "Four Fantasy Running Backs With the Highest Boom Potential in Week 9",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/four-fantasy-running-backs-with-the-highest-boom-potential-in-week-9",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T19:39:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/four-fantasy-running-backs-highest-193952153.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Week 9 of the NFL season, four fantasy running backs stand out as potential high performers. Chase Brown of the Cincinnati Bengals, despite scoring only one rushing touchdown so far this season, has the advantage of contributing as a receiver, with 36 catches for 189 yards. Brown faces an Atlanta defense that allows the fourth-highest fantasy points per game to running backs, but he is primed for success against their 118 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns per game.\n\nJonah Coleman of the Denver Broncos has emerged as a key player after taking trade rumors personally. After a strong performance against the Chiefs, Coleman is the No. 1 back for the Broncos, who face a Carolina defense that allows the 30th-highest rush yards per game. Coleman's versatility as both a rusher and receiver makes him a valuable pick for fantasy managers.\n\nKyren Williams of the Los Angeles Rams enters Week 9 with a high ranking as the ninth-ranked fantasy running back, boasting 548 rushing yards and 242 receiving yards. With Blake Corum sharing carries, Williams is the primary back for the struggling Rams. Although facing an injury-depleted New Orleans Saints defense that ranks 29th in rush defense, Williams is expected to deliver another strong fantasy performance.\n\nQuinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns has had a quieter season, but his chance to step up has grown with quarterback Deshaun Watson's injury. Against a New Orleans Saints defense ranked 29th in rush defense, Judkins has the opportunity to amass points and potentially win the starting job for the Browns.",
  "summary": "Running backs are an odd group for fantasy managers. Sometimes, they exceed all expectations and deliver brilliant performances. However, more often than not, running backs are like first-timers in Vegas—there are a whole lot of options with tremendously low odds. Despite that, there are still those running backs who have a much better chance at […] The post Four Fantasy Running Backs With the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}