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Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley lead NFL fantasy running back rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley lead NFL fantasy running back rankings

Summary

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions tops the 2026 fantasy football running back rankings released by UPI. Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles and Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons follow in the top three spots. The top five is completed by Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts and Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers. These rankings serve as a guide for participants preparing for their fantasy drafts ahead of the 2026 regular season kickoff on September 9. The analysis accounts for expected usage based on player roles and team schedules. The rankings remain subject to adjustments based on injuries or team performance until the season begins.

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•Jahmyr Gibbs, Saquon Barkley, and Bijan Robinson occupy the top three positions.
•Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey round out the top five runners.
•The 2026 NFL regular season schedule begins on September 9.
•Rankings are subject to revision based on performance and injury status before the season starts.

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4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy football: Gibbs, Barkley, Robinson lead Top-75 running back rankings

What they're saying

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Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 75 fantasy football running back rankings for the 2026 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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