{"id":806813,"date":"2026-07-17T20:39:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/806813\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T20:39:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:39:15","slug":"best-running-backs-in-2026-nfl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/806813\/","title":{"rendered":"Best running backs in 2026 NFL season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Best running backs in 2026 NFL season<\/p>\n

July 17, 2026, 3:28 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

\"Detroit<\/p>\n

After years of being dismissed, the running back position is back to being prominent in the NFL.<\/p>\n

NFL teams are starting to run the ball more and that is because there are some incredibly talented players at the position.<\/p>\n

It still becomes a quandary when making first-round fantasy football picks. Do you choose an RB or go with a wide receiver, who is likely to catch more than 1,000 yards and upward and plenty of touchdowns.<\/p>\n

A look at 10 of the best options at running back for NFL teams and fantasy football teams.<\/p>\n

10. TreyVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots\"New\"Cleveland\"Derrick7. Rico Dowdle, Pittsburgh Steelers\"Pittsburgh\"Los5. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers\"San\"Buffalo3. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons\"Atlanta\"Indianapolis\"Jahmyr<\/p>\n

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