September 5, 2026

Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings – Running Backs PPR

Walt Walt15 mins
To differentiate between all the "Start 'Ems" on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy RB rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a PPR scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com's projected stats and standard scoring points.


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings - PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings - Half-PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |






Updated 9/5/2026 11:03:39 AM - Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (vs. Saints)- 31 Points
    160 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jahmyr Gibbs is the top play in Week 1.

  2. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (vs. Rams)- 25 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 7 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Christian McCaffrey caught eight passes in both games against the Rams last year.

  3. Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers (vs. Cardinals)- 25 Points
    110 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Omarion Hampton should thrive in this game.

  4. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 25 Points
    120 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    De'Von Achane could have a huge game against the Raiders.

  5. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (at Steelers)- 23 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Bijan Robinson is matchup proof, so don't worry about him facing the Steelers.

  6. Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (at Giants)- 22 Points
    100 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Javonte Williams has a tremendous matchup.

  7. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (at Titans)- 21 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Breece Hall figures to dominate the Titans.

  8. Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 20 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Cam Skattebo is game-flow proof because he does everything.

  9. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (at Panthers)- 18 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    D'Andre Swift should have a solid game without Kyle Monangai bothering him.

  10. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (at Bengals)- 18 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Bucky Irving is healthy again, and he has a solid matchup in Week 1.

  11. David Montgomery, RB, Texans (vs. Bills)- 18 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Buffalo was very weak against the run last year.

  12. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (vs. Buccaneers)- 17 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Buccaneers are tougher against the run than the pass because of Vita Vea.

  13. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (vs. Ravens)- 17 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jonathan Taylor will see more stacked boxes.

  14. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 17 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Saquon Barkley will be looking to rebound off a down year, and he has the matchup to do it.

  15. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 17 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Kyren Williams is splitting the workload with Blake Corum.

  16. Jadarian Price, RB, Seahawks (vs. Patriots)- 17 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jadarian Price will handle all of the early-down work in a good matchup.

  17. Kenneth Walker, RB, Chiefs (vs. Broncos)- 16 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Kenneth Walker has a tough first matchup in Kansas City.

  18. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (at Colts)- 16 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Colts are usually good against the run.

  19. James Cook, RB, Bills (at Texans)- 15 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    James Cook will have a great year, but this is a very difficult first matchup.

  20. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders (vs. Dolphins)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Banged up right now.

  21. Blake Corum, RB, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 12 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Blake Corum looks good here, given his 50-50 workload.

  22. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 11 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    The Chiefs tend to be better versus the run than the pass.

  23. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals (at Chargers)- 11 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    It's unclear if Jeremiyah Love is healthy. The Cardinals will be trailing big in this game.

  24. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars (vs. Browns)- 11 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Bhayshul Tuten figures to handle most of the workload.

  25. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 11 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason will see equal touches.

  26. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns (at Jaguars)- 10 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The Browns figure to trail throughout.

  27. Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 10 Points
    10 Catches.


  28. Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 10 Points
    10 Catches.


  29. MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Packers (at Vikings)- 10 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    MarShawn Lloyd is a good receiver out of the backfield, so he might be game flow-proof.

  30. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (at Seahawks)- 10 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Rhamondre Stevenson is handling the entire workload, but this is a very difficult matchup.

  31. Mike Washington, RB, Raiders (vs. Dolphins)- 10 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Mike Washington was very impressive in the preseason.

  32. Travis Etienne, RB, Saints (at Lions)- 10 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The Lions are better against the run than the pass.

  33. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Bucs (at Bengals)- 9 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.


  34. Chris Rodriguez, RB, Jaguars (vs. Browns)- 9 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Chris Rodriguez could get the goal-line work.

  35. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (vs. Falcons)- 9 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle figure to share the workload.

  36. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (vs. Jets)- 9 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Jets figure to be better against the run this year.

  37. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (vs. Jets)- 9 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  38. Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 9 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Jordan Mason will be splitting the workload evenly.

  39. Jonathon Brooks, RB, Panthers (vs. Bears)- 8 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Jonathon Brooks is more explosive than Chuba Hubbard.

  40. Rachaad White, RB, Redskins (at Eagles)- 8 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  41. Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers (vs. Falcons)- 8 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The 1B to Jaylen Waddle's 1A.

  42. R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 7 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    R.J. Harvey will function as a receiver out of the backfield.

  43. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins (at Eagles)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  44. Woody Marks, RB, Texans (vs. Bills)- 7 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Woody Marks will get some receiving work.

  45. Samaje Perine, RB, Bengals (vs. Buccaneers)- 6 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  46. Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns (at Jaguars)- 6 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  47. Chris Brooks, RB, Packers (at Vikings)- 5 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  48. Najee Harris, RB, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  49. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (vs. Bears)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.
    Chuba Hubbard will begin the year splitting the workload with Jonathon Brooks.

  50. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots (at Seahawks)- 4 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Treveyon Henderson isn't much of a factor.

  51. George Holani, RB, Seahawks (vs. Patriots)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  52. Kaelon Black, RB, 49ers (vs. Rams)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  53. Ty Johnson, RB, Bills (at Texans)- 3 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  54. Isaiah Davis , RB, Jets (at Titans)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  55. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Cardinals (at Chargers)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.
    Tyler Allgeier will take goal-line carries away, if there even are any.

  56. Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs (vs. Broncos)- 2 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  57. Malik Davis , RB, Cowboys (at Giants)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  58. Brian Robinson, RB, Falcons (at Steelers)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  59. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (at Titans)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  60. Jacob Saylors, RB, Lions (vs. Saints)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  61. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (at Texans)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  62. Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.
    Jonah Coleman should have a big role later in the year.

  63. Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (at Bengals)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  64. Emmett Johnson, RB, Chiefs (vs. Broncos)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.
    Should have a larger role later in the year.

  65. Seth McGowan, RB, Colts (vs. Ravens)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  66. Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (at Colts)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  67. Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears (at Panthers)- 0 Points

    Injured right now.

  68. Keaton Mitchell, RB, Chargers (vs. Cardinals)- 0 Points



  69. Tank Bigsby, RB, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 0 Points



  70. Rasheen Ali, RB, Ravens (at Colts)- 0 Points



  71. Kaytron Allen, RB, Redskins (at Eagles)- 0 Points



  72. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (at Lions)- 0 Points






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