Running backs draw mixed interest in 2026 auction drafts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Auction drafts for fantasy football are underway, revealing a trend where running backs, aside from Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson, are being priced lower compared to wide receivers. Although the top two backs command high prices, many mid-tier options are attracting bids in the $40 range. Fantasy managers face decisions on spending big for elite talent or finding value in lower tiers, complicating strategies as the season approaches. Analysis highlights the variety in auction prices, with caution advised on spending over $60 for top players.
- •Gibbs and Robinson leading in auction prices.
- •Most running backs going for $40s range.
- •Mid-tier options include Chase Brown and Saquon Barkley.
- •Auction dynamics differ from standard drafts.
- •Prices fluctuate significantly across various auction rooms.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Running Back Pricing In 2026 Auctions
"Drew Davenport continues his three-part positional breakdown with multiple ways fantasy managers can attack the RB position in 2026 auction drafts.
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