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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings – Running Backs
Last Updated: April 5
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks. Bye: .
Zach Charbonnet split touches evenly with Kenneth Walker, except at the goal line, where he served as the hammer. Charbonnet, however, tore his ACL in January, so he may not be ready until the middle of the season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 520 rushing yards. 14 catches. 100 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 112.
Emanuel Wilson, RB, Packers. Bye: .
Emmanuel Wilson could work his way into the starting lineup early in the season.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 550 rushing yards. 12 catches. 80 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 112.
Chris Rodriguez, RB, Redskins. 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: 550 rushing yards. 3 catches. 20 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 112.
Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints. Bye: .
Alvin Kamara is now 31, so he should continue to regress. Travis Etienne’s presence complicates things.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 410 rushing yards. 38 catches. 260 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 111.
Mike Washington had a great combine. He projects as a mid-second-day pick.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 540 rushing yards. 24 catches. 180 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 110.
Braelon Allen, RB, Jets. Bye: .
The Jets seemingly had big plans for Braelon Allen, but he played just four games. There’s a chance he could be the lead back if Breece Hall is traded at some point.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 480 rushing yards. 18 catches. 120 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 109.
James Conner, RB, Cardinals. Bye: .
James Conner barely played in 2025 becaue of a foot injury. Now 31, Conner will have more injuries in the future. He’ll also have to share the work with Tyler Allgeier.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 420 rushing yards. 32 catches. 200 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 106.
Demond Claiborne is a smaller back who is excellent at catching passes out of the backfield.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 28 catches. 210 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 105.
Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers. Bye: .
Kenneth Gainwell was a huge receiving threat last year, effectively serving as the No. 2 receiver. He’s now in Tampa Bay, where he’ll take on Rachaad White’s role.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 240 rushing yards. 44 catches. 340 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 102.
Nicolas Singleton figures to be a third-round pick in the draft.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 480 rushing yards. 14 catches. 110 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 102.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins. Bye: .
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was a nice story, but he wasn’t very good and could be upgraded in the draft.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 540 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 101.
Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants. Bye: .
Tyrone Tracy will need another Cam Skattebo injury to be relevant again.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 370 rushing yards. 18 catches. 140 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 93.
Isaac Guerendo, RB, 49ers. Bye: .
Isaac Guerendo could be the RB2 in San Francisco this year with Brian Robinson departing.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 300 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 91.
Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns. Bye: .
Dylan Sampson shouldn’t be drafted, but must be acquired via waivers if Quinshon Judkins were to get injured.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 220 rushing yards. 38 catches. 300 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 90.
Justice Hill, RB, Ravens. Bye: .
Justice Hill had some solid performances in blowouts in 2024, but missed seven games last year due to injury.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 34 catches. 240 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 90.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs. Bye: .
Isiah Pacheco had a strong start to his career, but hasn’t been the same since getting hurt in 2024. He’s now going to play behind Jahmyr Gibbs.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 360 rushing yards. 20 catches. 150 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 89.
Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars. Bye: .
Tank Bigsby will receive a big workload if Saquon Barkley were to suffer an injury.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 380 rushing yards. 5 catches. 30 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 89.
Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs. Bye: .
Brashard Smith is a good receiver out of the backfield, but won’t see much work with Kenneth Walker on the team.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 150 rushing yards. 45 catches. 340 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 86.
Brian Robinson, RB, 49ers. Bye: .
Brian Robinson Jr. is the handcuff for Bijan Robinson, who hasn’t gotten hurt in the NFL yet.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 420 rushing yards. 12 catches. 60 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 85.
Jonah Coleman is a quick, strongly built running back who could be drafted on Day 2.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 340 rushing yards. 12 catches. 80 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 84.
Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals. Bye: .
Trey Benson is a talented back who had a chance to start last year, but got injured very quickly. He won’t have much of an opportunity with Tyler Allgeier now in the mix.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 340 rushing yards. 11 catches. 80 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 84.
Kaytron Allen is a physical runner who could be a Round 3-4 pick.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 340 rushing yards. 8 catches. 50 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 82.
Jayden Ott comes with injury concerns, but he’s a very versatile back who could be a Round 3-4 pick.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 19 catches. 150 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 80.
Samaje Perine, RB, Bengals. Bye: .
Samaje Perine must be added in the event of a Chase Brown injury.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 210 rushing yards. 18 catches. 100 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 80.
Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins. Bye: .
Ollie Gordon is just a handcuff behind De’Von Achane, who hasn’t gotten hurt the past two years.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 220 rushing yards. 8 catches. 40 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 80.
Ray Davis, RB, Bills. Bye: .
There isn’t much behind James Cook on Buffalo’s roster, so Ray Davis could take over as the starter in the event of an injury.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 12 catches. 80 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 79.
Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans. Bye: .
Tyjae Spears is an excellent receiver out of the backfield, and he’ll need to be rostered if Tony Pollard gets hurt. There’s a chance the Titans will draft Jeremiyah Love, however.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 170 rushing yards. 38 catches. 280 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 77.
Keaton Mitchell, RB, Ravens. Bye: .
Keaton Mitchell should be the primary backup for Omarion Hampton this year. He’ll be worth adding if Hampton gets hurt.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 310 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 75.
Joe Mixon, RB, Texans. Bye: .
Joe Mixon missed all of last year with a foot injury. Perhaps he’ll return in 2026, but there’s no guarantee he’ll last very long.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 320 rushing yards. 12 catches. 90 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 73.
D.J. Giddens, RB, Colts. Bye: .
D.J. Giddens could emerge as Jonathan Taylor’s backup this year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 180 rushing yards. 14 catches. 90 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 64.
Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys. Bye: .
Jaydon Blue was given first-team reps in training camp last year, but it didn’t matter because he was a healthy scratch in double-digit games. He was a colossal disappointment.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 63.
Kaelon Black is a quick, powerful runner who projects a Round 3-4 pick.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 300 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 55.
Jarquez Hunter, RB, Rams. Bye: .
Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur noted that Jarquez Hunter would get more opportunities than expected last year. So much for that. Hunter needs Kyren Williams or Blake Corum to get hurt to be relevant.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 150 rushing yards. 10 catches. 50 receiving yards. 1 total TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 51.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
