Running back used to be the absolute lifeblood of fantasy football. Things have changed in the last decade or so, however, as the NFL has become more of a passing league that has fantasy fans valuing wide receivers at a much higher level. That league trend, coupled with a rise in backfield committees, has hurt the value of non-featured runners and born such strategies as the ”Zero RB Strategy” and the "Hero RB Strategy.”
While I wouldn’t subscribe to those philosophies, there’s still no question that backs aren’t nearly as valuable these days. On the flip side, you can now get some excellent ones in the middle rounds, including some nice sleepers in the middle to late rounds.
Here's my top 80 fantasy running backs for this season, including bye week information and the maximum amount of dollars you should spend on them in an auction ($200 salary cap).
2025 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings
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