Fantasy football: Gibbs, Barkley lead Top-75 running back rankings
by Alex Butler · UPIMIAMI, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Jahmyr Gibbs, Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson lead my Top-75 fantasy football running back rankings for the 2026 season.
Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey are my other Top-5 options at the position. James Cook, De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Omarion Hampton and Kyren Williams round out my Top 10 running backs.
My full Top 75 rankings are listed below.
Click here to check out my Top-75 wide receiver rankings and Top 20 quarterback rankings ahead of you fantasy football draft. Cincinnati Bengals playmaker Ja'Marr Chase tops that list. My rankings will be updated based on performance and injury status before the 2026 regular season, which will kick off Sept. 9.
My draft strategy typically focuses on selecting wide receivers early in drafts. I then load up on running backs who could excel because of clear roles and favorable schedules. Fear not if you miss out on a Top 10 option from my list, which features a plethora of capable runners who could climb into RB1 status.
Top 75 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for 2026
1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions, Bye Week 6
2. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles, Bye Week 10
3. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Bye Week 11
4. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts, Bye Week 13
5. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers, Bye Week 8
6. James Cook, Buffalo Bills, Bye Week 7
7. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins, Bye Week 6
8. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals, Bye Week 6
9. Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers, Bye Week 7
10. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams, Bye Week 11
11. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs, Bye Week 5
12. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens, Bye Week 13
13. Travis Etienne, New Orleans Saints, Bye Week 8
14. D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears, Bye Week 10
15. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys, Bye Week 14
16. Jeremiyah Love, Arizona Cardinals, Bye Week 14
17. Breece Hall, New York Jets, Bye Week 13
18. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders, Bye Week 13
19. Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns, Bye Week 11
20. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bye Week 10
21. Jadarian Price, Seattle Seahawks, Bye Week 11
22. David Montgomery, Houston Texans, Bye Week 8
23. TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots, Bye Week 11
24. MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers, Bye Week 11
25. Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans, Bye Week 9
26. Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars, Bye Week 7
27. Rico Dowdle, Pittsburgh Steelers, Bye Week 9
28. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders, Bye Week 7
29. Cam Skattebo, New York Giants, Bye Week 8
30. Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers, Bye Week 5
31. Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings, Bye Week 6
32. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers, Bye Week 9
33. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots, Bye Week 11
34. J.K. Dobbins, Denver Broncos, Bye Week 10
35. Kenneth Gainwell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bye Week 10
36. Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears, Bye Week 10
37. Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers, Bye Week 5
38. R.J. Harvey, Denver Broncos, Bye Week 10
39. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings, Bye Week 6
40. Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams, Bye Week 11
41. Chris Rodriguez, Jacksonville Jaguars, Bye Week 7
42. Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks, Bye Week 11
43. Mike Washington Jr., Las Vegas Raiders, Bye Week 13
44. Woody Marks, Houston Texans, Bye Week 8
45. Tyler Allgeier, Arizona Cardinals, Bye Week 14
46. Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers, Bye Week 11
47. Keaton Mitchell, Los Angeles Chargers, Bye Week 7
48. Rachaad White, Washington Commanders, Bye Week 7
49. Jonah Coleman, Denver Broncos, Bye Week 10
50. Brian Robinson Jr., Atlanta Falcons, Bye Week 11
51. Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans, Bye Week 9
52. Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles, Bye Week 10
53. Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills, Bye Week 7
54. Isiah Pacheco, Detroit Lions, Bye Week 6
55. Braelon Allen, New York Jets, Bye Week 13
56. Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants, Bye Week 8
57. Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns, Bye Week 11
58. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers, Bye Week 7
59. Nicholas Singleton, Tennessee Titans, Bye Week 9
60. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints, Bye Week 8
61. Desmond Claiborne, Minnesota Vikings, Bye Week 6
62. Emmett Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs, Bye Week 5
63. Kaelon Black, San Francisco 49ers, Bye Week 8
64. Najee Harris, New York Giants, Bye Week 8
65. Justice Hill, Baltimore Ravens, Bye Week 13
66. Jordan James, San Francisco 49ers, Bye Week 8
67. Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins, Bye Week 6
68. George Holani, Seattle Seahawks, Bye Week 11
69. Isaiah Davis, New York Jets, Bye Week 13
70. Ollie Gordon II, Miami Dolphins, Bye Week 6
71. Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals, Bye Week 6
72. Ty Johnson, Buffalo Bills, Bye Week 7
73. Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bye Week 10
74. Emanuel Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Bye Week 11
75. Malik Davis, Dallas Cowboys, Bye Week 14
NFL: Pre-season football 2026
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