Video: Fantasy Football RB Tiers | BEST Values and Biggest Traps

Let's break down the RB rankings tiers for your 2026 fantasy football drafts. We're hunting for pockets of value, talking players to ignore, and closing with a backfield that could surprise you.

By Matt Schauf • Updated on May 23, 2026 12:58 PM UTC

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Where’s the real value at RB in 2026 fantasy football drafts?

Matt and Jared break down the top running back rankings tiers for redraft fantasy football, using Draft Sharks’ half-PPR RB rankings and early Underdog Fantasy ADP. We’re looking for the pockets where you should attack, the spots where you can wait, and the players who might be overpriced before summer news reshapes the board. And we’re closing the show with a fluid NFL backfield that just might deliver more fantasy value than you’d expect.

Timestamp	Show Notes
0:00	Intro
3:12	Tier 1
6:32	Tier 2
10:04	Tier 3
17:39	Tier 4
21:06	Tier 5
24:51	Tier 6
27:26	Tier 7
35:38	Why you shouldn’t ignore Commanders RBs

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Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.