Who's the top fantasy football RB: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs? The definitive answer

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are framed as a two-man race for the top fantasy football running back spot in 2026. Both are treated as breakout investments after record-setting contract extensions: Robinson is presented as the highest-paid tailback in league history at the time, before Gibbs overtook him days later. The article also points to workload expectations after both the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions let trusted platoon backs leave offseason, giving clearer RB1 roles to their young stars. It ultimately reaches a “consensus on 1a,” leaning toward Robinson and noting PPR scoring, with detailed references to his 2025 usage and targets.