Fantasy football: Gibbs, Barkley, Robinson lead Top-75 running back rankings

MIAMI, 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.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs leads my 2026 fantasy football rankings. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

Top 75 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for 2026

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions, Bye Week 6

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   Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is among my elite fantasy football options in 2026. File Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI

2. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles, Bye Week 10

3. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Bye Week 11

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   San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey remains an elite fantasy football RB1. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

4. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts, Bye Week 13

5. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers, Bye Week 8

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   Cincinnati Bengals star Chase Brown (30) is a Top 10 fantasy football option in 2026. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI

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