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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings – Running Backs
Last Updated: January 29
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons. Bye: .
Bijan Robinson was excellent after being separated from Arthur Smith. He had a great yardage season, but saw his rushing touchdowns drop from 14 to seven. The touchdowns could increase in 2026 with Tyler Allgeier heading into free agency.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,630 rushing yards. 74 catches. 650 receiving yards. 16 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 324.
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions. Bye: .
Jahmyr Gibbs saw an uptick in usage after Dan Campbell took over the play-calling. This is a sign of things to come.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,310 rushing yards. 73 catches. 650 receiving yards. 19 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 310.
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts. Bye: .
Jonathan Taylor had an incredible season, as he was helped by some unexpectedly improved play at quarterback.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,490 rushing yards. 38 catches. 290 receiving yards. 16 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 274.
James Cook, RB, Bills. Bye: .
James Cook led the league in rushing last year. He should continue to dominate as both a runner and a receiver.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,550 rushing yards. 32 catches. 280 receiving yards. 14 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 267.
De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins. Bye: .
De’Von Achane was viewed as injury-prone, but he’s missed just one game in the past two seasons. He’s an exceptional talent and should be a first-round fantasy pick.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,300 rushing yards. 75 catches. 520 receiving yards. 14 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 266.
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders. Bye: .
Ashton Jeanty was awful as a rookie, but he’ll improve in his second season with bolstered quarterback play and blocking.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,290 rushing yards. 65 catches. 520 receiving yards. 14 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 265.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers. Bye: .
Christian McCaffrey is now 30, so he could hit a big regression soon, especially after his 311 carries from last year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 980 rushing yards. 78 catches. 620 receiving yards. 14 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 244.
Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks. Bye: .
Kenneth Walker split the workload with Zach Charbonnet last year, but Charbonnet tore his ACL in January. Walker should have a huge 2026 season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,350 rushing yards. 48 catches. 390 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 240.
Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants. Bye: .
Cam Skattebo was terrific when healthy last year, but he broke his ankle. He played in only eight games.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,070 rushing yards. 58 catches. 500 receiving yards. 13 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 235.
Saquon Barkley had an amazing initial season in Philadelphia, nearly breaking the all-time single-season rushing record. He was far worse in 2025, however, as a result of poor blocking. We’ll have to see if the Eagles improve their offensive line this offseason.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,350 rushing yards. 30 catches. 260 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 233.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
