Heath Cummings updates fantasy football running back tiers for 2026 season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Heath Cummings has released updated fantasy football running back tiers for the 2026 season, reflecting recent injuries and performance projections. Key changes include a decrease in value for Jeremiyah Love and Breece Hall due to injury risks. Cummings ranks Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson at the top, with both projected for over 20.5 PPR points per game. Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor follow in Tier 2, while Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, and Josh Jacobs are noted in Tier 4, all facing various concerns. The new rankings aim to guide draft strategies as fantasy football enthusiasts prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Cummings ranks Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson as top running backs.
- •Jeremiyah Love and Breece Hall see reduced rankings due to injuries.
- •Christian McCaffrey's rank adjusted due to health concerns.
- •Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, and Josh Jacobs face significant question marks.
- •Fantasy football drafts begin in late August and early September.
- 2:53 PMCBS Sports — Heath Cummings' Fantasy football running back tiers 2.0: Adding injury risk to Jeremiyah Love and Breece Hall
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