The most important position in fantasy football is the running backs, so you have to get them right. There are a ton of league-winning running backs, but also plenty of busts. We are here to make sure you avoid the duds and find the diamonds in the rough with our 2026 fantasy football running back rankings.
RB1s
These are the top elite options. They all have extremely high ceilings and, for the vast majority of them, a very high floor as well. Getting at least one of these guys on your roster gives you a strong cornerstone for your starting lineup.
1. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
2. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
