About this episode
On this episode of the The Pat Mayo Experience, Pat Mayo is joined by Ian Hartitz to break down their way-too-early 2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings — and why early drafts are suddenly being dominated by RBs.
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With names like:
Christian McCaffrey
Bijan Robinson
Jahmyr Gibbs
Jonathan Taylor
Saquon Barkley
…flying off the board in early Best Ball drafts, the guys dive into:
? The RB tier drop that changes your draft strategy
? Why volume RBs are crushing WRs in half-PPR formats
? Chase Brown’s shocking Top-5 fantasy case
? James Cook regression concerns
? Is CMC still worth a Top-3 pick after 400+ touches?
? The risky RB archetype you should avoid in 2026
? Why mid-round RBs might disappear faster than ever
If you’re drafting early Best Ball teams — or just want a leg up before rankings shift after free agency — this is the 2026 RB strategy breakdown you need before your next fantasy football draft.
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