Christian McCaffrey looks to reclaim his place among the elite and rookie Ashton Jeanty is ready to make an impact.

The highest-ranked rookie in our 2025 running back rankings is, unsurprisingly, Ashton Jeanty, who is now leading the backfield for the Las Vegas Raiders. With an offense that has gone back-to-back draft classes with an offensive skill player at the helm, Jeanty has a big-time responsibility in helping restart the Raiders' rushing attack.

Running back busts can be detrimental to your chances of taking home a fantasy football championship, or at the least your chances of fielding a competitive ros

Outlook: Barkley has a long injury history and at 28 years old has entered what can sometimes be the “running back age cliff,” but any reason to fade him is purely theoretical. He’s a safe selection at the very top of fantasy drafts.

Fantasy football is chess. That's why you have to play it well. The Eagles didn't change their identity, but they did change their pieces. And this on the strategy board matters a

Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry were the two best running backs in football last season, each posting epic stat lines. But they also undertook massive workloads, giving fantasy players pause this summer as they consider whether that level of wear and tear might contribute to a higher likelihood of injuries going forward (or more carefully managed snaps).

Fantasy owners should try to get ahead of the curve by predicting which other running backs could have similar seasons this year that Barkley or Henry had last season. Jonathan Taylor and Josh Jacobs are past rushing champs,

Wide receiver is a position with a ton of fantasy football depth in 2025. These players provide the best value for their ADP.