Startup Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: Jahmyr Gibbs Sits Atop the Running Back Position

Jahmyr Gibbs is the top running back to target when starting a dynasty fantasy football league. Who else rounds out our top 150 dynasty rankings ahead of the 2026 NFL season?

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Sawyer (33) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Dynasty fantasy football leagues require a different approach than standard leagues. When drafting in a dynasty startup, it’s vital to find a balance between taking players who can help you win immediately and long term.

Everyone deploys a different strategy in dynasty leagues, whether it be prioritizing younger players with the future in mind or focusing on veteran players in hopes it leads to instant results. For those taking part in a dynasty startup league before the 2026 NFL season kicks off, here are our top 150 dynasty fantasy football rankings for PPR formats.

Top 150 Overall Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings

Within the first 50 rankings, those are the players you want to build your dynasty roster around. Finding a combination of young players who have already proven to be studs in fantasy football can give you a massive edge.

Players ranked 51-100 are a mixture of experience and upside. Some of the players with upside do have some concerns attached to them, though.

To round out the rankings, there is a combination of veterans and unproven talent available. Taking shots on both can give you a nice, balanced roster to begin your dynasty league.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'marr Chase (1) catches a pass in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

1. Ja’Marr Chase, WR, CIN
2. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SEA
4. Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL
5. Puka Nacua, WR, LAR
6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, DET
7. Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN
8. CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL
9. Jeremiyah Love, RB, ARI
10. Ashton Jeanty, RB, LV
11. Drake London, WR, ATL
12. Malik Nabers, WR, NYG
13. Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND
14. Brock Bowers, TE, LV
15. Nico Collins, WR, HOU
16. De’Von Achane, RB, MIA
17. James Cook III, RB, BUF
18. Omarion Hampton, RB, LAC
19. Trey McBride, TE, ARI
20. George Pickens, WR, DAL
21. Chris Olave, WR, NO
22. Colston Loveland, TE, CHI
23. Zay Flowers, WR, BAL
24. Josh Allen, QB, BUF
25. Emeka Egbuka, WR, TB
26. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR
27. Kenneth Walker III, RB, KC
28. Garrett Wilson, WR, NYJ
29. Drake Maye, QB, NE
30. Breece Hall, RB, NYJ
31. DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI
32. Luther Burden III, WR, CHI
33. Ladd McConkey, WR, LAC
34. Jayden Daniels, QB, WAS
35. Tee Higgins, WR, CIN
36. Jaylen Waddle, WR, DEN
37. Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL
38. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, NE
39. A.J. Brown, WR, NE
40. Carnell Tate, WR, TEN
41. Chase Brown, RB, CIN
42. Caleb Williams, QB, CHI
43. Rome Odunze, WR, CHI
44. Makai Lemon, WR, PHI
45. Jordyn Tyson, WR, NO
46. Joe Burrow, QB, CIN
47. Tyler Warren, TE, IND
48. Jadarian Price, RB, SEA
49. Justin Herbert, QB, LAC
50. Tucker Kraft, TE, GB
51. Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI
52. Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF
53. Jameson Williams, WR, DET
54. Rashee Rice, WR, KC
55. Christian Watson, WR, GB
56. Trevor Lawrence, QB, JAC
57. Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC
58. Kyle Pitts Sr., TE, ATL
59. Harold Fannin Jr., TE, CLE
60. Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI
61. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, JAC
62. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, NO
63. Quinshon Judkins, RB, CLE
64. Sam LaPorta, TE, DET
65. Kyren Williams, RB, LAR
66. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, ARI
67. Brock Purdy, QB, SF
68. Bo Nix, QB, DEN
69. Javonte Williams, RB, DAL
70. Parker Washington, WR, JAC
71. Bucky Irving, RB, TB
72. KC Concepcion, WR, CLE
73. Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS
74. Derrick Henry, RB, BAL
75. Dak Prescott, QB, DAL
76. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, JAC
77. Jaxson Dart, QB, NYG
78. Alec Pierce, WR, IND
79. Jordan Addison, WR, MIN
80. Cam Skattebo, RB, NYG
81. D’Andre Swift, RB, CHI
82. DK Metcalf, WR, PIT
83. Michael Wilson, WR, ARI
84. Josh Downs, WR, IND
85. Jordan Love, QB, GB
86. Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF
87. Isaiah Likely, TE, NYG
88. Jared Goff, QB, DET
89. DJ Moore, WR, BUF
90. Quentin Johnston, WR, LAC
91. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, PIT
92. Davante Adams, WR, LAR
93. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, TEN
94. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, NYJ
95. Xavier Worthy, WR, KC
96. Mike Evans, WR, SF
97. Denzel Boston, WR, CLE
98. David Montgomery, RB, HOU
99. Chris Godwin Jr., WR, TB
100. Jayden Reed, WR, GB
101. Courtland Sutton, WR, DEN
102. Matthew Golden, WR, GB
103. Jaylen Warren, RB, PIT
104. Jalen Coker, WR, CAR
105. George Kittle, TE, SF
106. Blake Corum, RB, LAR
107. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, NE
108. Kyler Murray, QB, MIN
109. Fernando Mendoza, QB, LV
110. Romeo Doubs, WR, NE
111. Jake Ferguson, TE, DAL
112. Brenton Strange, TE, JAC
113. C.J. Stroud, QB, HOU
114. De’Zhaun Stribling, WR, SF
115. Jonathon Brooks, RB, CAR
116. Malik Willis, QB, MIA
117. Josh Jacobs, RB, GB
118. Baker Mayfield, QB, TB
119. RJ Harvey, RB, DEN
120. Tyler Shough, QB, NO
121. Kyle Monangai, RB, CHI
122. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, NYJ
123. Terrance Ferguson, TE, LAR
124. Jonah Coleman, RB, DEN
125. Jakobi Meyers, WR, JAC
126. Cam Ward, QB, TEN
127. Rico Dowdle, RB, PIT
128. Dallas Goedert, TE, PHI
129. Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR
130. Khalil Shakir, WR, BUF
131. Chig Okonkwo, TE, WAS
132. Sam Darnold, QB, SEA
133. Antonio Williams, WR, WAS
134. Jalen McMillan, WR, TB
135. Daniel Jones, QB, IND
136. Rashid Shaheed, WR, SEA
137. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, TB
138. Oronde Gadsden II, TE, LAC
139. Pat Bryant, WR, DEN
140. Chris Bell, WR, MIA
141. AJ Barner, TE, SEA
142. Juwan Johnson, TE, NO
143. MarShawn Lloyd, RB, GB
144. Rachaad White, RB, WAS
145. Adonai Mitchell, WR, NYJ
146. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, WAS
147. Emmett Johnson, RB, KC
148. Jordan Mason, RB, MIN
149. Tyler Allgeier, RB, ARI
150. Woody Marks, RB, HOU