NFL RB Rankings

Here’s our take on the best running backs in the league.

1. Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans. Johnson rushed for 2000 yards last season to lead the league.

2. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings. Peterson would rank higher if not for all the fumbles. Still, he rushed for 18 TDs.

3. DeAngelo Williams & Jonathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers. The Panthers struggled mightily after both Williams and Stewart missed games.

4. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones-Drew is not only a power runner but also a proven receiver.

5. Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens. Rice ran for 1339 yards and also caught 78 balls.

6. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals. Benson had a rejuvenating season last year after moving from the Bears.

7. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons. Turner’s production will drop this season as the Falcons look to pass the ball more.

8. Shonn Greene & LaDainian Tomlinson, New York Jets. Greene provided offense for the Jets en route to the playoffs. Tomlinson will provide explosiveness when called upon.

9. Thomas Jones, Kansas City Chiefs. Jones was dumped by the Jets after finishing third in total yards — kudos to the Chiefs for picking him up.

10. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers. Gore will be asked to carry most of the offensive load again.

11. Knowshon Moreno, Denver Broncos. His explosiveness will be more apparent once the Broncos hand him the ball more.

12. Steve Jackson, St. Louis Rams. Jackson was second to Johnson in total yards last season and he would’ve rated higher if he was a young buck under 25.

13. Marion Jones, Dallas Cowboys. Injuries have been holding Jones back from his potential.

14. Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints. Bush showed some of his unfulfilled potential late in the playoffs last year.

15. Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers. Grant should develop into a nice compliment to Aaron Rodgers passing.

16. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants. The Giants should be ranked lower than this but here’s to hoping that Brandon Jacobs returns healthy.

17. Ronnie Brown, Miami Dolphins. Brown is likely on the downside of his career, but he’ll have a strong season this year.

18. Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills. Jackson is not the running back the Bills were hoping for.

19. Matt Forte, Chicago Bears. Forte has upside but has yet to work hard to develop it.

20. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers. It a good thing the Steelers still have a great defense.

21. Laurence Maroney, England Patriots. Tom Brady will be in for a long season if the Patriots have to rely on Maroney.

22. Beanie Wells, Arizona Cardinals. He’ll be tasked to carry a bulk of the offense given Kurt Warner has retired.

23. Steve Slaton, Houston Texans. Slaton regressed last season and its not clear whether he will recover this season

24. Darren Sproeles, San Diego Chargers. Sproles can play but he is not a permanent replacement for LT.

25. Donald Brown, Indianapolis Colts. Brown will replace Joseph Addai in the backfield. Let’s hope he does a more consistent job.

26. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders. McFadden is close to being a bust but unlike JaMarcus Russell he has a chance to improve.

27. Jahvid Best, Detroit Lions. Best is the Lions first-round pick and will be tasked to take the pressure of Matt Stafford.

28. Cadillac Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams proved last season that he is merely a back-up.

29. Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins. A reunion with Mike Shanahan could prove beneficial to Portis.

30. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles. All talent, no determination.

31.Jerome Harrison, Cleveland Browns. There’s promise but can the Browns bank on it next year?

32. Julius Jones, Seattle Seahawks. Jones is definitely on the downside and should be relegated to the sidelines.

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