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The pressure is officially on. Week 13 brings the final stretch before fantasy football playoff brackets lock in. Managers everywhere are scrambling to plug roster holes created by injuries, inconsistent workloads, and late-season volatility. With no teams on bye and several backfields in flux, the waiver wire becomes a battlefield of opportunity. For those who play the matchups and read the trends, though, Week 13 offers several last-minute running back streamers capable of delivering season-saving production. Let’s break down the top plug-and-play RBs who can give you a late-week advantage.
Ahead of Week 13 of the 2025 NFL Season, it’s time to see which running backs are among the last-minute fantasy football streaming options.
Tyrone Tracy Jr has quietly become one of the most effective last-minute fantasy football solutions of the past two weeks. He remains a strong Week 13 streaming option even in a tough matchup. Yes, the Patriots’ run defense has been one of the league’s best. That said, injuries along their defensive interior create an opening Tracy can exploit. With Milton Williams (ankle) landing on IR and Khyiris Tonga (chest) questionable, New England could be softer up the middle than usual.
Tracy has also logged 23 touches in back-to-back games. He still posted at least 16 PPR points in each. Even with Jaxson Dart expected back, interim coach Mike Kafka has clearly established Tracy as a foundational piece of the offense. His receiving work is especially valuable this week, too.
Volume, versatility, and matchup vulnerability make Tracy a viable low-end RB2. He is one of the safest late-week streamers available.
With Alvin Kamara ruled out for Week 13, Devin Neal becomes an immediate plug-and-play option in all formats. Though his carry share will be split with Taysom Hill, Neal’s pass-game involvement cements his fantasy football value. When Kamara exited last week, Neal handled seven carries for 18 yards. He also added five catches for 43 yards on seven targets.
The Saints’ recent offense under Tyler Shough has leaned heavily on checkdowns to running backs. On the other end, Miami ranks 10th in most PPR points allowed to opposing running backs. Two of the last three RB matchups against them have ended with at least 12.7 PPR points.
Neal may not explode on the ground, but his receiving role alone keeps his floor high. He’s a strong flex with RB2 upside in full PPR leagues.
Kenneth Gainwell is peaking at just the right moment. Even as Jaylen Warren remains the Steelers’ RB1 for fantasy football purposes, Gainwell has carved out meaningful opportunity. In Week 12, Gainwell posted 10 carries for 92 yards plus six catches for 30 yards.
Even if you remove his electrifying 55-yard fake–tush push run, Gainwell still delivers. That underscores his rising role as a dual-threat RB. Now he gets a Bills defense allowing the third-most fantasy points to running backs. With Pittsburgh’s offense leaning into...
