Top 10 NFL running backs ranked ahead of the new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Yahoo Sports ranks the top 10 running backs in the NFL as the new season approaches, highlighting a resurgence of the position's prominence in the league. With teams increasingly prioritizing the run game, the list features standout talent across various teams. Players include Jahmyr Gibbs from the Detroit Lions, Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts, and Christian McCaffrey representing the San Francisco 49ers, among others. The rankings could influence fantasy football decisions and expectations for the upcoming season.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs ranked first on the list of running backs.
- •Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey also featured among the top five.
- •NFL teams are prioritizing running plays again this season.
- •The rankings highlight potential fantasy football stars for the upcoming season.
- •TreyVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Jenkins are included in the top 10.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the top 10 NFL running backs this season
"The running back position is making a comeback in the NFL. See the top 10 players to watch for your fantasy team.
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