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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
Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens. Bye: .
Derrick Henry rushed for nearly 2,000 yards and tied for the league lead in rushing touchdowns in 2024. He wasn’t as good last year, and the coaching staff seemed to forget that he was even on the roster at times.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,430 rushing yards. 15 catches. 120 receiving yards. 13 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 233.
Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers. Bye: .
Josh Jacobs had a great first season with the Packers. He didn’t play as well in 2025, but could rebound this upcoming year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,190 rushing yards. 36 catches. 260 receiving yards. 14 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 229.
Kyren Williams, RB, Rams. Bye: .
Kyren Williams continued to be a touchdown machine, though he gave up some scores to Blake Corum.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,210 rushing yards. 32 catches. 230 receiving yards. 14 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 228.
Chase Brown, RB, Bengals. Bye: .
Chase Brown saw his production plummet when Jake Browning was under center. Brown was better with Joe Flacco, and then even better with Joe Burrow.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,090 rushing yards. 67 catches. 460 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 221.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars. Bye: .
Travis Etienne lost his job to Tank Bigsby in 2024, but rebounded with an amazing 2025 campaign. He’s now an impending free agent.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,180 rushing yards. 40 catches. 310 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 215.
Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers. Bye: .
Bucky Irving was injured for half the year. This could have been a fluke, but Irving isn’t big in stature and could be prone to injury as a result.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,050 rushing yards. 46 catches. 400 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 199.
Breece Hall, RB, Jets. Bye: .
It was reported that Breece Hall would split the workload with Braelon Allen. So, that didn’t happen. Hall is now an impending free agent.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,080 rushing yards. 46 catches. 420 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 198.
Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys. Bye: .
Javonte Williams was a huge surprise for the Cowboys last year, but he’s now an impending free agent.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,120 rushing yards. 33 catches. 190 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 197.
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots. Bye: .
Rhamondre Stevenson remained as the starter despite TreVeyon Henderson’s presence. That’ll continue to be the case until the Patriots trust Henderson’s blocking.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 880 rushing yards. 41 catches. 370 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 191.
Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers. Bye: .
Omarion Hampton got off to a nice start in his rookie year, but missed eight games due to injury.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,030 rushing yards. 52 catches. 320 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 189.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
