2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings | Biggest Draft Values & Busts

⁠Pat Mayo⁠ returns with Jake Ciely and Ian Hartitz to settle the biggest debates in the 2026 Fantasy Football running back rankings.

The crew goes head-to-head on the ultimate question: Who deserves to be drafted as the RB1 between Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson? They break down Christian McCaffrey's current first-round value, analyze whether fantasy managers are drafting rookie Ashton Jeanty too early, and debate the true ceilings of Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, and De'Von Achane.

Whether you are playing in Half-PPR leagues, targeting high-upside breakouts, or executing a Zero RB strategy, this episode provides the concrete draft advice you need to dominate your drafts.

Key Topics Covered:

• The RB1 Crown: Jahmyr Gibbs vs. Bijan Robinson
• First-Round Strategy: Is Christian McCaffrey still worth the premium cost?
• Rookie Hype: Ashton Jeanty's 2026 fantasy expectations
• Mid-Round Targets: James Cook's value and Chase Brown's breakout potential
• Draft Philosophy: How to approach RBs in 2026 Half-PPR rankings

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