CBS Sports analyst Heath Cummings has released his latest Dynasty running-back tiers, offering fantasy managers a fresh snapshot of long-term backfield value. Highlighting names from Breece Hall to Braelon Allen, the update arrives just weeks before the 2025 kickoff.
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Dynasty Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings and Tiers
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Key Takeaways:
- CBS Sports published updated Dynasty running-back rankings on August 18, 2025.
- Analyst Heath Cummings organizes the position into clear tiers for long-term fantasy formats.
- The list features backs such as Breece Hall, Jonathan Taylor, TreVeyon Henderson and Braelon Allen.
- An accompanying photo spotlights rookie Braelon Allen in a New York Jets uniform, underscoring fresh talent.
- The preseason timing helps Dynasty managers refine trade and draft strategies before Week 1.
Why Dynasty Rankings Matter
For fantasy football managers who think beyond a single season, August is prime evaluation time. CBS Sports’ Heath Cummings seizes that moment each year, and his latest “Updated running back tiers and rankings for Dynasty leagues,” published August 18, delivers a freshly calibrated view of the game’s most volatile position.
A Tiered Approach
“Updated running back tiers and rankings for Dynasty leagues,” Cummings writes, framing the exercise around tiers rather than a simple one-through-thirty list. Tiers cluster players with similar value, giving roster builders flexibility during trades and rookie drafts.
Names at the Top—and on the Rise
From established stars like Breece Hall and Jonathan Taylor to emerging rushers Braelon Allen, TreVeyon Henderson, and Isiah Pacheco, the CBS chart captures every phase of a running back’s shelf life. The accompanying image of Allen in Jets green hints at the rookie intrigue that often reshapes Dynasty boards overnight.
Timing Is Everything
Dropping in mid-August, the rankings become a cheat sheet for Dynasty GMs finalizing keeper decisions, gauging trade value, or plotting draft-day moves. With preseason games underway, health reports and depth-chart shifts make Cummings’ tiers a living document of risk and reward.
Looking Ahead
Cummings’ annual reset does more than stack names; it challenges managers to weigh long-term upside against immediate production. Whether Hall cements top billing or a newcomer like Dylan Sampson vaults up the chart, the tiers will echo through trade talks well past Week 1. For now, Dynasty players have a roadmap—one built on the latest insights from CBS Sports’ resident backfield analyst.
