We are two weeks away from the start of the NFL season, and I’m kicking off my top 10 series. It’s an exciting time for football fans as fantasy drafts are about to take place. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry—I’m here to help! Today, I’ll be going over the top 10 running backs for fantasy football this year. These rankings are based on PPR formats. If you have any questions or need additional help, feel free to reach out to me on X @cardiacchase—I’ll be glad to assist. Now, let’s dive into my top 10 RBs for fantasy football.

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10. Rachaad White

I’ll start by mentioning that Derrick Henry was just outside my top 10, at number 11. The reason I’m placing Rachaad White at number 10 is that he’s a bit of a question mark. If White maintains his role from last year, where he played at least 70% of the snaps in 16 of 17 games, his productivity will come from sheer volume, making him a solid top-10 RB, potentially even higher. There’s a small chance that Bucky Irving could take some snaps away this year, but I don’t foresee it being significant. Last season, White caught 64 of his 70 targets, which is massive in PPR formats. While White may not offer elite efficiency, his elite volume—assuming he gets the expected snaps—keeps him in my top 10.

9. Devon Achane

Devon Achane is a classic “high ceiling, low floor” player. If he stays healthy—he missed five games last season due to injury—Achane has the potential to be the top guy week in and week out. He scored 20+ points in five games last season, including a massive 51-point performance against the Broncos. However, Raheem Mostert is still in the mix, and he’s likely to steal some red zone touches and possibly some snaps. The Dolphins also spent a fourth-round pick on Jaylen Wright, who could get some touches as well. If Achane can fend off Wright and Mostert, he could have a breakout fantasy season.

8. Isaiah Pacheco

Isaiah Pacheco was a standout when Jerick McKinnon wasn’t on the field last year. In the four games where Pacheco was the primary back, he averaged 20 touches and 100 yards per game. With McKinnon no longer on the Chiefs’ roster, Pacheco is set to be the lead back. He finished as RB15 last year, and I’m projecting him to crack the top 10 this season.

7. Kyren Williams

Kyren Williams likely went undrafted in your league last year—he did in mine—but was quickly picked up after his 17-point performance in Week 1. In the 12 games he played last season, Williams finished outside of the top 10 just four times, with six top-five finishes. While Williams doesn’t offer much as a receiver, he’s the go-to guy in LA and will get the bulk of the carries.

6. Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley finally has a solid offensive line and is part of a potentially explosive offense. Barkley is set to be the primary option in Philly, offering plenty of volume. The biggest concern with Barkley is his health, as he’s only played in at least 14 games in two of his six seasons in the league. Barkley might lose some goal-line touches to the “Brotherly Shove” play, but he should still be a reliable fantasy option.

5. Jahmyr Gibbs

Jahmyr Gibbs finished last season as RB10 while sharing carries with David Montgomery. The question this year is: How much will Montgomery limit Gibbs? The coaches love Montgomery, but Gibbs is the more versatile back. Despite this, Gibbs will still provide plenty of value—he’s excellent as a rusher and offers a lot as a receiver.

4. Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor had an unusual season last year, playing in only 10 games and finishing as RB33. Despite that, he remains the Colts’ bell cow back and is still only 25 years old. With QB Anthony Richardson in the backfield, this duo could light up the fantasy scoreboards. Expect a bounce-back year for Taylor.

3. Bijan Robinson

Bijan Robinson had a somewhat strange rookie year—he was highly anticipated in fantasy circles and finished as RB9, despite two weeks where he failed to score a single point. Arthur Smith’s coaching decisions limited Robinson’s potential, as some key touches went to Tyler Allgeier. Now that Smith is gone and Allgeier is expected to be more of a complementary back, Bijan is primed for a breakout year. With the addition of Kirk Cousins, the passing game should improve, giving Robinson even more opportunities to shine.

2. Breece Hall

There’s a strong argument for Breece Hall being the first RB off the board this year. He’s excellent as both a runner and pass-catcher, and with Aaron Rodgers back, Hall’s potential is even greater. Defenses will no longer be able to stack the box against him due to poor QB play. Last season, Hall finished as RB2, and I fully expect him to finish in the top 2 again this year.

1. Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey (CMC) will likely be the first overall pick in most drafts this year—and with good reason. He finished outside the top 10 in just four weeks last season. There are some concerns, such as his age (28) and the fact that he had over 400 touches last year, which historically has slowed down running backs in the following season. However, I don’t think this will be the year CMC slows down. If you have the chance to draft him, don’t hesitate—passing on him could end up making you look silly.