Fantasy Football Rankings: Top-10 Dynasty Running Backs | Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Saquon Barkley, De'Von Achane, Christian McCaffrey and More

It’s time to continue my dynasty fantasy football series where I rank the top-10 players at each offensive position.

I looked at quarterbacks already and will tackle running backs here. Check back for the wide receiver and tight end lists!

Explore the best in-season fantasy football tool to manage your team and get league rankings with the Fantasy Assistant. Use our  trade analyzer and trade value charts to break down trade scenarios with Fair Trade ratings. Need a fantasy expert on call for waivers specific to your league? Our AI Fantasy Expert can break down any player for you inside the Fantasy Assistant.

1. Jahmyr Gibbs

Gibbs is my top dynasty back at this point. He’s just 22 years old and in a great situation for years to come.

He’s splitting the Detroit backfield with David Montgomery, and will continue to do that for at least a couple more seasons. While that hurts Gibbs’ fantasy ceiling a bit in the short term, his long-term outlook is fantastic because there won’t be as much wear and tear on his body.

He had 1,261 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns as a rookie and is on pace for nearly 1,800 yards and 16 scores this season. Gibbs should be one of the top fantasy backs (even in a split backfield) for years to come, is still very young and won’t be worn to the ground in a couple seasons, and those are just a few of the reasons I have him atop my dynasty RB list.

2. Bijan Robinson

Robinson is usually atop dynasty RB lists, but he slips behind Gibbs on mine. He’s also just 22 years old.

He’s in a pretty similar situation, but is more of the workhorse back in Atlanta. Splitting some work with Tyler Allgeier should help Robinson enjoy a nice, long career, but he simply doesn’t seem as dynamic with the ball in his hands as Gibbs, so he falls a spot below him.

The other thing that sort of scares me is the QB situation in Atlanta in the long haul. Kirk Cousins is the guy for now, and Michael Penix is waiting patiently for his chance, but if Penix cannot be the team’s next long-term starter, then Robinson’s fantasy outlook will take a little hit.

3. Breece Hall

Hall is already in his third NFL season and is still just 23 years old. He’s on pace to deliver his best season yet.

Hall sitting third has a little to do with the two guys ahead of him and more so to do with the murky future of the Jets. New York has had a ton of turnover over the past couple seasons, and I’m not sure locking up a running back will make sense. Hall will absolutely be a starter for someone, but not knowing where he might be, or how the Jets will look, has Hall well below Gibbs and Robinson for me.

I’m hoping the Jets don’t ruin a potentially brilliant NFL career for Hall. Drafting Braelon Allen, who is only 20 years old, definitely has me wondering if the Jets will move on from Hall soon.

4. Kyren Williams

Williams broke out last season and is on pace for an even better season this year. He’s still just 24 years old.

He usually ranks lower on dynasty lists, and the only reason I can think is because the Rams don’t have a long-term QB plan in place. Matthew Stafford is likely nearing the end of his career, and until a new QB is in place, it’s hard to think about Williams ahead of any of the three backs ranked ahead of him.

If the Rams can figure their next QB out, Williams is definitely in the conversation for being a top-three dynasty back. With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua at wide receiver, there should be plenty of room for Williams to operate for years to come. I think Williams is very underrated as a dynasty asset.

5. Saquon Barkley

Barkley might finish as the top fantasy back this season, and he’s still just 27 years old and shows no signs of slowing down.

Moving to the Eagles revitalized his career and dynasty outlook, and there’s no reason to think he couldn’t remain a top-end fantasy back for several more seasons before starting to slow down a bit.

His age is really what holds him back from ranking any higher on my list, but with his high-end current status, he still ranks in the top five. The problem is, Barkley is more likely to go down the rankings than up in the coming years.

6. Jonathan Taylor

Taylor ranks sixth in my book. He’s just 25 years old.

Taylor has dealt with injuries during his career, but when he’s on the field, he’s been a fantasy monster. He’s on pace for one of his better seasons, but probably will never touch his breakout season in 2021 ever again.

I like what the Colts are building, and as long as Anthony Richardson is able to pan out into at least an average QB, Taylor should have a great fantasy outlook for several more seasons. He ranks outside the top five because of his injury history, which is a shame, but it is what it is.

7. De'Von Achane

I was not a big believer in Achane coming into his second season, but I’m on board now. The 23-year-old is on pace for over 1,400 total yards and 10 touchdowns, and bigger seasons could be coming.

The Dolphins’ offense is loaded with talent and speed, and Achane is the clear leader in the backfield. Raheem Mostert seems to be on his way out, and then Achane just has to fend off rookie Jaylen Wright, which seems very likely given Wright’s production so far.

The long-term status of Tua Tagovailoa makes Achane’s outlook a little less bright, but when he’s out there, Achane is one of the most electric backs in the league. As long as the RB can fend off injuries of his own, I see him as a top-end fantasy back for several more seasons.

8. Kenneth Walker III

Walker is on his way to another season over 1,000 total yards, while nearly being at a career-high in total touchdowns. He’s 24 years old.

He’s been nicked up a bit in the first three seasons of his career, and that’s a big reason why he ranks this far down my list. Having a capable backup in Zach Charbonnet also scares me a bit, although Walker is the clear workhorse when both guys are healthy.

Another thing that scares me off Walker a bit is the Seahawks’ offense, and their quarterback situation specifically. Geno Smith is just an average starter, but also doesn’t really lift up the fantasy outlook for Walker. If the Seahawks can hit on their next quarterback, Walker could easily slide a few slots up this list.

9. Christian McCaffrey

McCaffrey was probably the hardest RB to rank among these top-10 guys. When he’s healthy and right, CMC is still the best fantasy back in the game. 

The 28-year-old back dealt with injuries at the start of this season (and over his career) and has just two games in. CMC has delivered good showings in his first two games, but it’s hard to ignore his injuries - both from this year and his past.

The Niners’ offense is a great spot for a RB to be, with Jordan Mason’s strong first half of the season being a perfect example, but I just cannot put McCaffrey any higher than here. I think he’s got a couple more big seasons in him, but I’m definitely not as high on his long-term outlook as I was before the season started.

10. Josh Jacobs

Jacobs rounds out my top-10 list. He’s 26 years old and likely on his way to his second-best season ever.

His long-term outlook got a jumpstart when he joined the Packers. Green Bay has a young and improving roster, and if Jacobs can stick there for the long haul, he’s got the potential to be a top-five fantasy back for several more seasons.

A few little injury concerns, and a heavy workload across his now six-year NFL career is what slides Jacobs down my list just a bit. He’s another very underrated fantasy back, in my opinion.