2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings and Projections Released
As the Fantasy Football draft season approaches, updates to the running back tiers for 2026 have been released, focusing on projections and draft strategies. The rankings are primarily based on PPR projections, with notable mentions including Josh Jacobs, who is currently on the Commissioner Exempt list, affecting his draft value.
Among the top running backs, Gibbs and Robinson are projected to exceed 20.5 PPR Fantasy points per game, making them the leading choices for RB1. McCaffrey and Taylor follow closely, though concerns about their health and performance have placed them in Tier 2. Achane and Cook round out the first-round projections, each bringing unique strengths to their teams.
Further down the rankings, players like Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are projected around 15 points per game, but their age and injury history may impact their draft positions. The analysis also highlights younger players with potential upside, while backup running backs are categorized as less reliable options for early drafts.
