Running back remains the most important position in fantasy football, so when you look at the top 10 of our 2020RB rankings, you're looking at what could be the first round of many standard-league fantasy drafts. Afew WRs will be mixed in, but the top-tier running backs will always be in high demand early. Of course, the sleeper running backs will be in high demand in the early middle rounds, too, and the handcuff/lotto ticket RBs will be in high demand late, so no matter what your draft strategy is, it will likely involve loading up on RBs at some point.The "zero-RB strategy" that was popular for a few years can still be employed, especially if you don't get a top-five pick and mi s out on one of the super-studs, but even if you wait until, say, the fifth round to draft your first RB (risky, to be sure), you're still going to need a bunch of RBs in the middle rounds to give yourself options. Fortunately, thanks to the prevalence of committee/specialist backs, there are potential breakouts in those mid-tier groups.2020 STANDARD FANTASY RANKINGS: | | | | | | There are several big-name rookie RBs who were drafted by teams with seemingly "stable" running back situations. This will make for questions on draft day, but JK Dobbins ( Ilya Samsonov Jersey Ravens), D'Andre Swift (Lions), and Jonathan Taylor (Colts) all have the potential to put up big stats if their respective situations break right. Fantasy owners already think Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be a monster in Kansas City, while expectations have cooled a bit on Cam Akers because of reports that the Ramswill employ a committee approach. And while it's easy to get more excited about the rookie half of committees, it's important to remember the veterans (Mark Ingram, Kerryon Johnson, Marlon Mack, Darwin Thompson, Darrell Henderson/Malcolm Brown) have plenty of value, too. Don't load up on one and ignore the other.2020 FANTASY SLEEPERS: | | | | | This season will likely see more volatility than ever at this position, as COVID-19 outbreaks could lead to players being placed on the reserve list at any point during a given week. That will make handcuffs vitally important, as well as simply having multiple options who get regular touches.2020 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | We'll continue to update these RB rankings throughout the preseason, so check for the latest player movement, as well as individual analysis.DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: 2020 Fantasy Football RB RankingsThe following rankings are for non-PPR Alexander Alexeyev Jersey leagues.Individual player analysis by Jacob Camenker.DRAFT STRATEGY AND RANKINGS TIERS:|||| RankPlayer1Christian McCaffrey, Panthers.McCaffrey logged 403 touches, 2,392 total yards, and 19 total touchdowns last season. All those numbers were good for best in the league, and his 116 targets were most among running backs league-wide. McCaffrey is a well-balanced player as evidenced by his 1,000-plus yards both rushing and receiving in '20, so he will be able to produce once again one way or another as it's too hard for defenses to contain him.2Saquon Barkley, Giants.Barkley's '20 campaign was disrupted by a high ankle sprain that he returned from a bit early, but he still racked up over 1,000 rushing yards and performed very well at the end of the season (539 yards and five TDs in the final three games). If he stays healthy, he should stay on a torrid pace Nathan Walker Jersey and perform as he did during his rookie year, when he led the NFL in scrimmage yards.3Derrick Henry, Titans.The 386 carries including the postseason may scare some off a bit, but Henry is a monster runner that just wears defenses down. The NFL's leading rusher in '20 racked up 1,540 yards and a league-high 16 rushing touchdowns. He should be the focal point of Tenne see's offense once again, and if he continues to break tackles (his 29 broken tackles were third-best in the league), he should post big numbers once again.4Dalvin Cook, Vikings.Only McCaffrey posted more total yards per game than Cook last season (118.1). Cook is a threat as a runner and a receiver for a team that ran 48.3 percent of the time, fourth-highest in the NFL. There's no reason to expect that philosophy to change, so Cook will have Christian Djoos Jersey plenty of opportunities to rack up yardage once again. And if he can stay healthy for a full 16-game slate for the first time, he could be a true stud in Minnesota.5Nick Chubb, Browns.He had the second-most rushing yards in the league last season with 1,494, and he tied for the most broken tackles with 32. His offensive line also got some major upgrades at the tackle position in Jedrick Wills and Jack Conklin. If the blocking improves and the pa sing game becomes more efficient, Chubb should rack up a ton of yards. He would qualify as one of the safest picks if not for the presence of Kareem Hunt as a third-down back and potential TD vulture.6Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys.You can't go wrong with Elliott. He has averaged 24.3 touches per game over the course of his career and has averaged 2,007 total yards and 14 touchdowns per 16 games. Enough said.7Josh Jacobs, Raiders.Jacobs racked up 1,150 rushing yards as a rookie despite playing just 13 games. His 683 yards after contact, good for fifth best in the league, speak to his unique combination of speed and strength. Jacobs runs behind a great offensive line and all indications are that the Raiders want to get him more touches as a receiver this season. He should be an RB1 for quite a while in standard fantasy formats.8Alvin Kamara, Saints.Kamara is coming off his worst year as a pro in '19, yet he still racked up 1,330 yards and six touchdowns. And he put up that production while dealing with knee, ankle, and back injuries. Those maladies drop his value a little, but if he starts the season healthy, he could easily be a top-five RB in '20, especially if he continues to break a tackle every 5.9 carries, best in the NFL last season.9Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs.The rookie is a player on the rise after Damien Williams' opt out. With relatively little competition, the first-round pick will get a chance to win the starting job and get a solid share of touches in a dynamic offense. After averaging 6.6 yards per carry and racking up 55 catches in LSU's dynamic offense Nicklas Backstrom Jersey , Edwards-Helaire should be a natural fit in Kansas City, and teams won't be able to focus on him due to the presence of Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, and Travis Kelce.10Aaron Jones, Packers.Jones tied Henry for the rushing TDs lead in '20 with 16 and had 19 total TDs which matched McCaffrey