Updated fantasy football RB rankings for 2026 PPR drafts released
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The updated fantasy football running back rankings for 2026 have been published ahead of upcoming drafts. Jahmyr Gibbs leads the rankings, followed closely by Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. Significant injuries affect key players; Zach Charbonnet is expected to miss the first four weeks due to an ACL tear. Ashton Jeanty’s leg injury raises concerns, but he still ranks among the top 20 players. Managers navigating their draft strategies face decisions regarding these top-tier running backs and potential breakout candidates like Jeremiyah Love and Cam Skattebo.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs is ranked first in the latest RB list.
- •Zach Charbonnet is out for at least four weeks due to injury.
- •Ashton Jeanty's injury status creates uncertainty.
- •Players like Jeremiyah Love and Cam Skattebo are identified as potential breakouts.
- •Draft strategies may vary based on injury updates and player performance.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Updated Fantasy Football RB Rankings 2026: Best PPR draft running backs, top sleepers and breakouts
"Need help picking the right RBs in fantasy football? Here are the best running backs, top sleepers and breakouts for PPR drafts.
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