Bijan Robinson expected to be top fantasy pick in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons is projected as the top fantasy football pick for 2026 following a standout 2025 season. He led the NFL in scrimmage yards and is set to become the highest-paid running back. Analysts highlight his impressive performance, with expectations for a historic season now that backup Tyler Allgeier is out of the picture. Other potential top picks include Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Puka Nacua, but Robinson's potential ceiling is considered higher. The fantasy football community anticipates his continued success after consistently ranking as a top scorer.
- •Bijan Robinson set to become highest-paid running back in NFL.
- •In 2025, he led the league in yards from scrimmage.
- •Robinson is projected as consensus No. 1 fantasy pick for 2026.
- •Backup Tyler Allgeier will not compete for playing time this season.
- •Other top contenders include Jahmyr Gibbs and Ja'Marr Chase.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson projected to be top fantasy football pick of 2026
"B/R has Bijan Robinson early favorite to go No. 1 overall in fantasy
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