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 Subscribe to the audio feed and leave a 5-star review!   SharpStack Discount: ⁠https://4for4.com/mayo⁠   Get 25% off the Rabbit Hole at ⁠https://betspertsgolf.com/⁠mayo with code “MAYO”   Use code “MAYO” at underdog and make a $5 Pick’em entry and instantly get $50 in your account   Get a Deposit BONUS Coolbet: ⁠https://shorturl.at/CHfyW⁠   Subscribe, Rate and Review the PME Apple: ⁠http://bit.ly/PMEiTunes⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://goo.gl/VboemH⁠   FOLLOW MAYO MEDIA NETWORK   Newsletter: ⁠https://mayomedia.substack.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayomedianetwork/⁠ TIK TOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mayo-media-network⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠https://bit.ly/YTMMN⁠   Ian’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings & Content at Rotowire. Code "Ian20" for 20% off: ⁠https://www.rotowire.com/football/expert-rankings.php?id=1490⁠   __________________________   #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026 #NFLFantasy #RBRankings #PatMayo #UDPartner #NFLRankings   CHAPTERS   00:00 Intro 2:30 Jahmyr Gibbs vs Bijan Robinson 8:15 Christian McCaffrey  21:00 Jonathan Taylor 26:00 Ashton Jeanty 29:00 James Cook 34:00 Saquon Barkley  37:15 De'Von Achane 41:00 Chase Brown 43:45 Javonte Williams 48:30 Omarion Hampton 55:00 Kenneth Walker 1:03:10 Derrick Henry 1:11:00  Jeremiyah Love 1:16:15 Breece Hall 1:20:00 Kyren Williams vs Josh Jacobs   MAYO/IAN/JAKE 2026 RB RANKINGS   TIER 1   Jahmyr Gibbs Bijan Robinson   TIER 2    Christian McCaffrey    TIER 3    Jonathan Taylor James Cook Saquon Barkley  Chase Brown Ashton Jeanty Derrick Henry Kenneth Walker Omarion Hampton De'Von Achane Javonte Williams Breece Hall Jeremiyah Love Kyren Williams Josh Jacobs     SHOPIFY — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠SHOPIFY.com/patmayo⁠   WAYFAIR — Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! head to ⁠Wayfair.com/M/OUTDOOR⁠ right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. That’s W-A-Y-F-A-I-R dot com.   Message and data rates apply. Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.