By: Marcus Gonzalez

As fantasy football managers gear up for the 2025 season, running backs remain the cornerstone of championship rosters. Using the latest rushing yard projections from Fantasy Points, we’ve ranked the top 10 RBs poised to dominate the ground game—and your fantasy league.

🔟 Top 10 Projected Fantasy RBs for 2025 (Rushing Yards)

RankPlayerTeamProjected Rushing Yards
1Derrick HenryRavens1713.9
2Saquon BarkleyEagles1632.9
3Bijan RobinsonFalcons1368.0
4Ashton JeantyRaiders1251.0
5Jonathan TaylorColts1247.0
6Bucky IrvingBuccaneers1225.0
7Jahmyr GibbsLions1213.6
8Kyren WilliamsRams1178.5
9Josh JacobsPackers1131.1
10Joe MixonTexans1051.2

🌴 NFC South Spotlight: Bijan & Bucky Bring the Heat

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Two NFC South backs crack the top 10—and both are primed for breakout campaigns. Bijan Robinson enters his sophomore season with the Falcons projected for 1368 rushing yards, solidifying his role as the centerpiece of Atlanta’s offense. His elite vision and dual-threat ability make him a top 5 fantasy pick in all formats.

Meanwhile, Bucky Irving has surged into fantasy relevance after a late-season breakout in Tampa Bay. Projected for 1225 yards, Irving’s explosive playmaking and increased workload down the stretch in 2024 have vaulted him into RB1 territory. With the Bucs favored winning the division, positive game scripts could keep him rolling.

Keep an eye on Chuba Hubbard (Panthers, 987.8 yards) and Alvin Kamara (Saints, 827.7 yards) as well. While they didn’t crack the top 10, both offer flex value—Hubbard as a volume-based option and Kamara as a PPR specialist under new head coach Kellen Moore.