We can start with the obvious: if you have the first or second pick in your fantasy football draft this year and an opportunity to draft Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson, you should do that. But outside of those two, the running back landscape presents a lot of interesting questions this year. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Chiefs haven't had a running back hit 1,000 yards in a season since Patrick Mahomes' rookie year (2017). Drafting a running back who will almost definitely start the season on injured reserve only makes sense if your league has an IR slot. Fantasy football running back rankingsThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 5 best fantasy football running back picks you can make in 2026