Week 1 Running Back Tiers

Breaking down this week's running back tiers to help guide your starting lineup decisions.

Sigmund Bloom's Week 1 Running Back Tiers Sigmund Bloom Published 09/10/2026

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ELITE RB1

Jahmyr Gibbs (vs NO)

STRONG RB1

Christian McCaffrey (vs LAR - Australia) **Thursday**
Bijan Robinson (at PIT)

HIGH FLOOR RB1

Javonte Williams (at NYG)
Chase Brown (vs TB)
James Cook III (at HOU)

HIGH CEILING RB1

Breece Hall (at TEN)
Derrick Henry (at IND)
Jonathan Taylor (vs BAL)
Saquon Barkley (vs WAS)
Travis Etienne Jr. (at DET) **Monitor Kamara Status**
De'Von Achane (at LV)

HIGH CEILING RB2

Ken Walker III (vs DEN)
Omarion Hampton (vs ARI)
Ashton Jeanty (vs MIA) **Monitor Status**

HIGH FLOOR RB2

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