Standard (non-PPR) Rankings 2026

Top 60 running backs for the 2026 NFL season ranked by Standard (non-PPR) points per game, with every reception worth 0 points. Refreshed daily from live NFL stats.

The top Standard (non-PPR) fantasy running back for 2026 is Jahmyr Gibbs (23.1 PPG), followed by Kenneth Walker III and James Cook. Catches carry no bonus, so yardage and touchdowns decide everything and early-down runners hold their value.

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Fantasy RB rankings for the 2026 NFL season in Standard (non-PPR) scoring, listing rank, player, team, points per game in all three scoring formats, games played, a position-specific stat, and bye week.
#	Player	Team	Standard	PPR	Half-PPR	GP	Rush Yds	Bye
Tier 117.1 to 23.1 PPG
1	Jahmyr Gibbs	DET	23.1	28.0	25.5	7	773	6
2	Kenneth Walker III	KC	19.7	22.8	21.3	7	770	5
3	James Cook	BUF	17.1	18.8	18.0	7	707	7
Tier 215.4 to 16.0 PPG
4	Bijan Robinson	ATL	16.0	19.1	17.6	8	780	11
5	Chuba Hubbard	CAR	15.8	18.9	17.4	7	540	5
6	D'Andre Swift	CHI	15.8	18.8	17.3	8	545	10
7	Christian McCaffrey	SF	15.7	20.6	18.1	7	389	8
8	Jonathan Taylor	IND	15.4	18.0	16.7	8	610	13
Tier 314.1 to 14.7 PPG
9	Javonte Williams	DAL	14.7	17.2	16.0	8	528	14
10	Kyren Williams	LAR	14.6	18.7	16.7	8	548	11
11	Jaylen Warren	PIT	14.4	17.5	16.0	8	704	9
12	Derrick Henry	BAL	14.4	15.7	15.1	9	689	13
13	Bucky Irving	TB	14.1	16.4	15.2	8	728	10
14	Bhayshul Tuten	JAX	14.1	16.0	15.0	8	521	7
Tier 411.9 to 13.6 PPG
15	Kyle Monangai	CHI	13.6	14.9	14.2	4	324	10
16	Tony Pollard	TEN	12.8	14.6	13.7	8	595	9
17	Ashton Jeanty	LV	11.9	16.5	14.2	8	337	13
Tier 59.1 to 11.0 PPG
18	Ollie Gordon II	MIA	11.0	12.0	11.5	6	408	6
19	Braelon Allen	NYJ	10.3	12.4	11.4	8	565	13
20	Cam Skattebo	NYG	9.9	11.7	10.8	6	418	8
21	Emanuel Wilson	SEA	9.9	10.8	10.3	7	403	11
22	Rhamondre Stevenson	NE	9.5	12.4	10.9	8	367	11
23	Quinshon Judkins	CLE	9.4	12.4	10.9	7	342	11
24	Aaron Jones	MIN	9.2	11.3	10.3	7	458	6
25	Blake Corum	LAR	9.1	10.4	9.7	8	389	11
Tier 66.9 to 8.0 PPG
26	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	WAS	8.0	9.0	8.5	5	239	7
27	Brian Robinson	ATL	8.0	8.8	8.4	6	211	11
28	Tyler Allgeier	ARI	7.9	10.5	9.2	8	323	14
29	Chase Brown	CIN	7.8	12.9	10.4	7	340	6
30	Rachaad White	WAS	7.8	10.5	9.1	6	200	7
31	David Montgomery	HOU	7.7	9.1	8.4	5	138	8
32	Alvin Kamara	NO	7.3	11.0	9.1	6	125	8
33	Omarion Hampton	LAC	7.3	8.9	8.1	7	309	7
34	Saquon Barkley	PHI	7.2	8.4	7.8	6	274	10
35	RJ Harvey	DEN	7.1	11.3	9.2	6	87	10
36	Jeremiyah Love	ARI	7.1	8.9	8.0	6	268	14
37	Woody Marks	HOU	6.9	8.9	7.9	7	271	8
Tier 76.0 to 6.4 PPG
38	Devin Singletary	NYG	6.4	8.4	7.4	4	80	8
39	J.K. Dobbins	DEN	6.4	7.4	6.9	8	306	10
40	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	JAX	6.4	6.9	6.7	8	228	7
41	Rico Dowdle	PIT	6.3	8.9	7.6	5	174	9
42	Kimani Vidal	LAC	6.0	7.8	6.9	5	132	7
Tier 83.5 to 5.3 PPG
43	Emmett Johnson	KC	5.3	7.3	6.3	7	77	5
44	Kenny Gainwell	TB	5.2	6.7	6.0	8	289	10
45	Kendre Miller	NO	5.0	6.5	5.8	6	159	8
46	MarShawn Lloyd	GB	4.9	6.5	5.7	8	149	11
47	TreVeyon Henderson	NE	4.8	5.6	5.2	6	203	11
48	Justice Hill	BAL	4.6	6.8	5.7	9	240	13
49	Roschon Johnson	CHI	4.6	6.4	5.5	5	103	10
50	Samaje Perine	CIN	4.6	5.7	5.2	7	136	6
51	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	NYG	4.5	5.3	4.9	6	55	8
52	Mike Washington Jr.	LV	4.4	4.8	4.6	8	278	13
53	Kaelon Black	SF	4.0	4.4	4.2	7	233	8
54	Keaton Mitchell	LAC	3.9	6.0	5.0	7	145	7
55	Kyle Juszczyk	SF	3.9	5.5	4.7	5	-	8
56	Bam Knight	ARI	3.8	5.0	4.4	5	168	14
57	Ty Johnson	BUF	3.7	6.7	5.2	5	10	7
58	Jaleel McLaughlin	CLE	3.7	4.7	4.2	4	72	11
59	Jadarian Price	SEA	3.5	5.0	4.3	4	148	11
60	Tank Bigsby	PHI	3.5	4.3	3.9	4	91	10

Who Standard (non-PPR) scoring moves most

Compared against the half-PPR order, with receptions worth 0 points each. These are the running backs whose draft value depends on which format your league plays.

Biggest risers

Brian Robinson33 → 27▲ 6
Jacory Croskey-Merritt31 → 26▲ 5
Emanuel Wilson25 → 21▲ 4
Kaelon Black57 → 53▲ 4
Saquon Barkley37 → 34▲ 3

Biggest fallers

RJ Harvey28 → 35▼ 7
Chase Brown23 → 29▼ 6
Ty Johnson51 → 57▼ 6
Christian McCaffrey3 → 7▼ 4
Rico Dowdle38 → 41▼ 3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best Standard (non-PPR) fantasy running back for 2026?

Jahmyr Gibbs tops the Standard (non-PPR) RB rankings for 2026 at 23.1 points per game, ahead of Kenneth Walker III and James Cook. Receptions are worth 0 points in this format.

How is Standard (non-PPR) different from half-PPR?

Catches carry no bonus, so yardage and touchdowns decide everything and early-down runners hold their value. A catch is worth 0 points in Standard (non-PPR) versus 0.5 points in half-PPR, so the gap widens with every reception a player records.

Which running backs gain the most value in Standard (non-PPR) leagues?

Brian Robinson climbs from 33 to 27, Jacory Croskey-Merritt climbs from 31 to 26, Emanuel Wilson climbs from 25 to 21. Those are the largest moves against the half-PPR order.

How often do these Standard (non-PPR) rankings update?

Daily, from live NFL stats. Last refreshed November 6, 2026.