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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings – Running Backs
Last Updated: May 9
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears. Bye: .
D’Andre Swift somehow hasn’t missed any time over the past three years. He’s been solid, but could always be replaced.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 1,010 rushing yards. 36 catches. 310 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 180.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, . Bye: .
Jeremiyah Love was drafted by the Cardinals. He’ll be part of a four-way committee to begin his career, though that’ll eventually change. He’s being overdrafted right now.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 950 rushing yards. 26 catches. 210 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 178.
Blake Corum, RB, Rams. Bye: .
Blake Corum split the touches with Kyren Williams last year, which should continue to be the case in 2025.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 840 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 168.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns. Bye: .
Quinshon Judkins had some nice performances last year until he fractured his fibula and was lost for the year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 940 rushing yards. 35 catches. 250 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 167.
Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers. Bye: .
Chuba Hubbard split the workload with Rico Dowdle last year. Dowdle is gone, so Hubbard projects to have a much better 2026.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 950 rushing yards. 35 catches. 240 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 167.
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars. Bye: .
Bhayshul Tuten could have a big year if he’s the primary back over Chris Rodriguez.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 800 rushing yards. 30 catches. 220 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 163.
Kyle Monanagi, RB, Bears. Bye: .
Kyle Monanagi had a big role as a rookie, and he should continue to see more of a workload.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 890 rushing yards. 24 catches. 180 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 163.
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: 750 rushing yards. 38 catches. 320 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 161.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots. Bye: .
TreVeyon Henderson had some big plays as a rookie, but played behind Rhamondre Stevenson. That should continue to be the case in 2026.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 790 rushing yards. 38 catches. 240 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 151.
Jadarian Pierce is an explosive play-maker. He has a clear path to a full workload in Seattle, but it’s difficult to trust any rookie running back.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 780 rushing yards. 8 catches. 40 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 148.
R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos. Bye: .
R.J. Harvey is a poor runner who won’t be handling the full workload next year. He is likely to be overdrafted, especially with J.K. Dobbins returning.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 680 rushing yards. 48 catches. 360 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 146.
Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers. Bye: .
Rico Dowdle had some amazing performances last year, but later split the wokload with Chuba Hubbard. He’s now with the Steelers, where he’ll have a chance to be the primary back.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 830 rushing yards. 28 catches. 220 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 141.
Tony Pollard, RB, Titans. Bye: .
Tony Pollard had a surprisingly strong season for his situation last year. With no upgrade, he should have a solid 2026 season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 810 rushing yards. 25 catches. 140 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 139.
Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings. Bye: .
Jordan Mason should continue to split the workload evenly with Aaron Jones. He won’t be a great option until Jones is injured.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 680 rushing yards. 12 catches. 50 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 134.
Chris Rodriguez, RB, Jaguars. Bye: .
Chris Rodriguez started some games late in the year. The Jaguars signed him this offseason. If Rodriguez wins the starting job, he could be very productive in Liam Coen’s offense.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 650 rushing yards. 3 catches. 20 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 122.
It was no surprise that J.K. Dobbins was the primary runner in Denver last year, but it also wasn’t a surprise that Dobbins got hurt and missed some time.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 580 rushing yards. 20 catches. 130 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 121.
Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Bye: .
Aaron Jones turns 32 during this upcoming season. It’s difficult to imagine him remaining healthy.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 690 rushing yards. 35 catches. 270 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 120.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins. Bye: .
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was a nice story, but he wasn’t very good and could lose his job.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 660 rushing yards. 12 catches. 90 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 115.
Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers. Bye: .
Jaylen Warren handled most of the running workload last year. Reports indicate that he’ll transition to the Kenneth Gainwell role with Rico Dowdle on the roster.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 530 rushing yards. 49 catches. 360 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 113.
Rachaad White, RB, Redskins. Bye: .
Rachaad White is now with the Redskins. He’ll take on the Austin Ekeler role.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 310 rushing yards. 46 catches. 380 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 113.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE

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