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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs
Last Updated: August 19
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
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.
Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants. Bye: 8.
Cam Skattebo was terrific when healthy last year, but he broke his ankle. He played in only eight games.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,040 rushing yards. 58 catches. 480 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 224.
Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens. Bye: 13.
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: 1,360 rushing yards. 15 catches. 120 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 220.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers. Bye: 8.
Christian McCaffrey is now 30, so he could hit a big regression soon, especially after his 311 carries from last year. McCaffrey is still not practicing due to tightness. This is beginning to sound like 2024 when McCaffrey was listed as having a tight calf, and yet went on to miss most of the season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 880 rushing yards. 69 catches. 580 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 218.
David Montgomery, RB, Texans. Bye: 8.
David Montgomery is the primary back once again, but he's 29 and will share some carries with Woody Marks.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,140 rushing yards. 22 catches. 170 receiving yards. 13 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 209.
Breece Hall, RB, Jets. Bye: 13.
Breece Hall suffered a strained groin in Monday's practice. Aaron Glenn said the injury wasn't a big deal. It's possible that Hall could be back in practice by the end of the week. However, this is something that could linger, so be cautious when considering using a third-round pick on Hall.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,030 rushing yards. 62 catches. 540 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 205.
Kyren Williams, RB, Rams. Bye: 11.
Kyren Williams continued to be a touchdown machine, though he gave up some scores to Blake Corum.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,070 rushing yards. 30 catches. 210 receiving yards. 12 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 200.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals. Bye: 14.
Jeremiyah Love had a great preseason debut, but suffered a high ankle sprain. He'll likely be out a month, which puts his Week 1 status in jeopardy. Ankle injuries tend to linger, so Love could miss the entire month of September.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,090 rushing yards. 32 catches. 260 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 197.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns. Bye: 11.
Browns running backs coach Duce Staley said Quinshon Judkins can play all three downs, which would be a huge development. Dylan Sampson is expected to handle the third-down work, but if Judkins does that, he'll produce like a third-rounder at the very worst.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,090 rushing yards. 36 catches. 250 receiving yards. 10 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 194.
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars. Bye: 7.
Bhayshul Tuten has been "picking up steam" in OTAs, while Chris Rodriguez has missed time with an undisclosed injury. It's anyone's guess as to who will lead the team in carries, but it certainly seems like Tuten has a good head start.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,040 rushing yards. 30 catches. 220 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 193.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE

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