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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs
Last Updated: August 2
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions. Bye: 6.
Jahmyr Gibbs saw an uptick in usage after Dan Campbell took over the play-calling. This is a sign of things to come, especially with David Montgomery gone.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,480 rushing yards. 73 catches. 650 receiving yards. 20 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 333.
Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons. Bye: 11.
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 gone.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,630 rushing yards. 74 catches. 650 receiving yards. 17 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 330.
James Cook, RB, Bills. Bye: 7.
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: 1,560 rushing yards. 32 catches. 280 receiving yards. 16 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 280.
Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles. Bye: 10.
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 have an improved offensive line next season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,460 rushing yards. 30 catches. 260 receiving yards. 16 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 268.
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts. Bye: 13.
Jonathan Taylor had an incredible season, as he was helped by some unexpectedly improved play at quarterback.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,370 rushing yards. 38 catches. 290 receiving yards. 15 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 256.
Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers. Bye: 7.
Omarion Hampton got off to a nice start in his rookie year, but missed eight games due to injury. He'll handle most of the workload behind a better offensive line this year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,240 rushing yards. 62 catches. 440 receiving yards. 13 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 246.
Kenneth Walker, RB, Chiefs. Bye: 5.
Kenneth Walker split the workload with Zach Charbonnet last year, but Charbonnet tore his ACL in January. Walker should have a huge 2026 season, given that he'll handle the entire workload in Kansas City.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,290 rushing yards. 44 catches. 350 receiving yards. 13 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 242.
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders. Bye: 13.
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: 1,230 rushing yards. 65 catches. 520 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 241.
De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins. Bye: 6.
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. He'll catch a ton of passes, given the situation with Miami's receivers.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,150 rushing yards. 65 catches. 490 receiving yards. 11 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 230.
Chase Brown, RB, Bengals. Bye: 6.
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: 1,060 rushing yards. 67 catches. 460 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 224.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE

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