Fantasy Football Running Backs to Avoid in 2026
The 2026 fantasy football season is approaching, and several running backs are expected to underperform. One such player is Travis Etienne Jr., who finished the 2025 season as the RB10 but is now with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints recently brought back veteran Alvin Kamara, which will likely reduce Etienne's playing time and upside.
Bucky Irving is another running back to avoid, as he had a disappointing 2025 season due to injuries and is now facing competition from Kenneth Gainwell. Irving's yards per carry fell from 5.4 in 2024 to 3.4 in 2025, and he had only one start with more than 72 rushing yards in 10 starts. Jaylen Warren, J.K. Dobbins, and RJ Harvey are also on the list of running backs to avoid due to various reasons, including uncertainty and competition from other players.
These players are being drafted at positions that do not reflect their expected performance, making them risky picks for fantasy football teams. It is recommended to avoid these running backs and instead opt for other players with more stable and promising outlooks for the 2026 season.
