Trey Benson’s IR stint opens a backfield ripple across Arizona and TB, as Rashad White tops Tampa Bay, while Michael Carter and Amari DeMarcato battle for Arizona’s early-down and passing-down roles behind James Connor. The Titans, Colts, Packers and a bye loom, making a 4–6 week window critical for fab and lineup moves. Be ready for shifting roles, two-back dynamics, and beat-writer updates as IR news and bye weeks reshape waiver priorities.

Fab budgets loom large as byes approach; the crew debates prioritizing Carter vs DeMarcato in Arizona, and whether Tampa Bay’s backfield can sustain White’s workload. With Pacheco and other handcuffs in play, the conversation stays sharp on schedules, matchup ceilings, and when to chase upside vs safe floor in the waiver wire.

Waiver-wire week dominates as Benson lands on IR, forcing Arizona to lean on Carter and DeMarcado with Michael Carter’s return shaking up the backfield. Darren Waller pops as a top Giants target, while Rashad White’s value rises if Bucky Irving sits. Sean Tucker’s upside remains intriguing but volatile behind a shifting Cardinal attack. Thursday’s 49ers–Rams game looms, and the crew covers Patriots’ DST streaming, back-end RBs, and rest-of-season rankings as Week 5 nears.