Fantasy football rankings: Top 100 RBs in PPR leagues for 2026

Tampa, Florida - December 11, 2025 - The 2026 NFL season is upon us, and the rankings for top running backs in PPR leagues have been compiled. Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey are the clear studs at the top of the list, due to their proven track records of high performance and ability to handle a significant workload.

Following them, the rankings enter a more unpredictable zone. Running backs have been a bit of a free-for-all in recent seasons due to injuries, making it difficult to predict which players will stay healthy and perform at their best.

Christian McCaffrey's performance in 2025, despite tackling an impressive 400+ touches, highlights the uncertainty surrounding the risk of drafting running backs. Young players like Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson are more enticing, but older veterans such as McCaffrey also present a strong case if they can maintain their health.

When considering players like Josh Jacobs, the Packers' commissioner has put him on the exempt list due to alleged crimes. This move may cause concern for drafters who are eager to secure his services.

Other factors to consider include injury histories and rehab timetables. Jeremiyah Love of the Cardinals is a top producer if healthy, but his high ankle sprain during preseason casts doubt on his availability. The Raiders' Ashton Jeanty suffered a lower ankle sprain in practice, which has raised questions about his Week 1 availability.

Zach Charbonnet of the Seahawks tore his ACL in the playoffs, and despite reportedly being ahead of schedule in recovery, he is likely to be on the PUP list at the start of the season. The Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker go to the Chiefs and drafted Jadarian Price with the 32nd pick overall.

Late-round targets like Keaton Mitchell of the Chargers possess explosive play potential, and given his high ADP and the offensive scheming of Chargers OC Mike McDaniel, he presents a promising flex option for most weeks.

Marshawn Lloyd, despite his injury troubles in his first two NFL seasons, is healthy in his third year. If he can stay healthy, his talent could see him soar to higher rankings.