The running back position is not only en vogue in today's NFL, but the importance of having a top-tier running game overall has us feeling like it's 2005 again. As we approach the 2026 season, our newest NFL Power Rankings are going to take a look at the top 5 players at the running back position in the AFC based on their overall bodies of work thus far, as well as their projections for 2026. NFL Power Rankings: Top 5 RBs in the AFC for the 2026 season5. Jeanty's three-down abilities make him one of the most interesting backs for 2026 around the NFL, especially with Klint Kubiak taking over as the head coach of the Raiders. To be able to average 5.7 yards per attempt in the NFL with 238 carries in a season is next-level stuff.