Darrell Henderson, Los Angeles Rams 4 spot on this list, but his career is currently in limbo. The other nine are . 1 focus is this season. No one should be surprised to see Mahomes, who barely qualifies for this list with his 26th birthday falling just eight days after the NFL Kickoff Game, in this spot. #WASvsDAL pic.twitter.com/i0xSK7ZDMN. Which 10 players make up Nos. Qadree Ollison Between the Panthers, Falcons, Saints, and the Bucs, the NFC South has a plethora (SAT word for yall) of backfield candidates to use in your lineups. Despite having the seventh-worst rushing offense in football last season, according to Pro Football Focus, Eagles running back Miles Sanders had a solid season. NFL Network's 'Top 100 Players of 2022' has been unveiled. He had six 100-yard games last season. Carolina's offense is almost solely on the shoulders of McCaffrey, who may be the only back in the league more versatile than the Saints Kamara. With an added dynamic out of the backfield, the trend of top backs being well-rounded continues. 1 in Green Bay. An asset in both the run and pass games, Chubb racked up 1,217 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns last season. And you nailed it, RoJo comes back every year improved. Michael Carter led film session with running backs as RB coach Taylor Embree and wife welcomed baby . His production will depend on his usage this coming season. 12:07 left in this one. The Cowboys get to pair Elliott with one of the better backup running backs in football in Tony Pollard. Which NFC South team has the best running game heading into the 2020 NFL season? He might not lead the division in rushing because of the addition of Hyde, but he enters the season as the best of the West. 'I know that I can't do that': DJ Moore says unsportsmanlike penalty cost Panthers. Fantasy Fallout: With Gavin Lux Out, Could A Sleeper Emerge? Today we compare the running games of each team in the NFC South, with the opening of training camp right around the corner. Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK, Sign up for the Cards Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Who is the best? He looked way more confident andRead more , I might give you the Saints as having a better deeper RB room but not the Panthers. It's for this reason that my favorite strategy is to draft a running back with my first 4 picksregardless of league style (redraft . @JdMckissic for 6 #SEAvsWAS FOX pic.twitter.com/dVGuOjCtKR. Carolina Panthers. Ted Cottrell, Rudy Redmond and Lee Calland talk about their time as professional football players, activism and life after the game ends, The former Falcons linebacker founded the Crockett Foundation in 2002. A lot of people like to make it sound as if the Saints didn't have a featured back last year. Dillon is waiting in the wings in the Green Bay running backs room. Sign up for the Cards Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. GO HEAD, @saquon!159 Total Yards, 2 Touchdowns, and a souvenir for a fan in the 1st half! Nick Chubb is arguably the NFLs most elusive ball carrier. Everyone will remember his 29-carry, 220-yard performance in the playoffs, but he will still be a member of the running back committee in Kyle Shanahans offense. Cowboys draft 2023: Bijan Robinson should be an exception to not drafting a RB in the first round. Trenton Cannon His performance as the No. It's not far-fetched to think the best two receiving backs in the league reside in the NFC South. Coleman returns to the 49ers as part of their running back committee. Pro Football Network, LLC. Chubb has been an instrumental part of the Browns' new winning culture as a focal point in Kevin Stefanski's offense. NFL Players By Position - Running Back. (Note: This list only reflects players taking advantage of the new rule change and not a number swap that would have previously been permitted). 11. 1. The guy was a totally different player. The former fourth-round pick showed some really good signs last season, rushing for 435 yards and scoring four touchdowns. Nov 22, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) is tackled by New Orleans Saints strong safety Kurt Coleman (29) in the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Those people should review Fournettes passing stats with the Jags. Mike Davis was RB18 last year splitting carries with Todd Gurley. RB1. The highest non-starter on this list, Kareem Hunt packs half of the punch for the leagues top RB duo in Cleveland. Who was the top rookie? You can almost guarantee a youngster will step up this season that isnt on our preseason list of top running backs. Mikey Daniel What separates McCaffrey from the other dual-threat running backs is his possession of elite-level ground skills. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. Simply put, the NFC South is an absolute terror at the running back position, as any opposing defense can readily attest. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio. So far, there are has been a wide array of veterans (and rookies) electing to take advantage of this new rule. Follow Ledyard on Twitter at @LedyardNFLDraft. Anderson. In my view, CMC should always be the first running back off the board. He caught just 28 passes for 197 yards and failed to score a touchdown through the air. Akers almost enters the NFL in these rankings above Coleman but not quite. He also provides an excellent floor because even if the game script isnt favoring the run game, CMC will get plenty of targets through the air. By all accounts, Elliott has looked great during training camp. Further, Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, and Chris Godwin deserve their fair share of targets too. At just 24 years old, Barkley is just getting started. This did not stop Barkley from totaling 1,441 yards from scrimmage, 1,003 rushing and 438 receiving, and eight touchdowns. Josh Jacobs has eclipsed the 1,000-yard plateau in each of his first two seasons with the Raiders. Its taken him a couple seasons, but hes our best pure runner. Two running backs who would be starters on their own in at least 20 other backfields. Ty Montgomery With that in mind, NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew provides his own ranking of the league's top 10 players 25 and younger heading into the 2021 regular season. Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Carolina was held below 100 yards rushing seven times last season and went 2-5 in those contests. Henry will not go down on first contact and routinely churns out first down after first down if hes not scoring touchdowns. To qualify, a player will. And I still really like Vaughn. Which 10 players make up Nos. 8 overall draft pick, assets required to get better fast. . KeShawn Vaughn Listen to the latest from Cards Wires Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. It is important to note that Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will not be on the list, as he tore his Achilles and will not play this coming season. So, who are the best wide receivers in football entering the 2022 season? While the Saints' two-headed monster at running back gives them the advantage over most teams, Kamara may not even be the most dangerous back in his own division. But it remains to be seen, after he's missed time each of the last two seasons, if Freeman can stay on the field. Though he narrowly missed 1,000 yards last year, he chipped in with 50+ receptions out of the backfield for the third straight season. His 643 rushing yards in eight games put him on a pace for nearly 1,300 yards. Home | Ranking The NFC South: Running Backs. Jackson is the most electrifying player in the league. 12. Atlanta hopes to limit Gurley's touches by finally getting a full season from Ito Smith, a promising power back who has been plagued by injury over his first two seasons. The third-round pick had a very productive rookie year in 2020, rushing for 795 yards and scoring an extremely impressive 11 touchdowns. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. For his career, the bruising back out of Ohio State now has 6,384 rushing yards and another 1,957 receiving yards with 56 total touchdowns. Since 2019, he's posted a 24-6 regular-season record as a starter and helped the Ravens to three straight postseasons, including his first playoff victory last January. Get the comprehensive list of every Running Back for each NFL pro football team. He was hurt visually all of last year, and while Im obviously not projecting that this year, his handcuff would be Chubba Hubbard should that happen again. Selecting Texas RB Bijan Robinson at 26 could be a great pick for the Cowboys. He still finished RB2 for the year because he had 21 total TDs. Where do the two Arizona Cardinals lead backs in James Conner and Chase Edmonds . Gus Edwards, Baltimore Ravens Where do the two Arizona Cardinals lead backs in James Conner and Chase Edmonds rank? Perhaps Im being too bearish on Davis outlook, but RB34 for his situation this year doesnt seem out of the question. The NFC West has some talented running backs in the conference. Washington pairs Gibson with JD McKissic, one of the better backup running backs in the league. The former second-round pick rushed for 867 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry, and scored six touchdowns on the ground. His production has resulted in two Super Bowl appearances (one win), a league MVP award in 2018 and a contract extension worth nearly half a billion dollars. Tampa Bays top four running backs are as locked in as any teams, but finding a real role for Vaughn when the season begins remains a mystery. McCaffrey only played three games last season, and his loss was felt more acutely in the pass game than the run game. Well see if Atlanta adds anyone before the season, but right now Davis leads a backfield with very little experience or success at the pro level. Ranking the top six running backs in the NFC North division, entering the 2021 NFL season. Tevin Coleman's departure was one of the few key losses in free agency for the Falcons. When those RB injuries hit during the season (they always do), league-mates will be knocking down your door to get what you already have!!! The veteran NFL running back has been in the league. 3. They were held below 100 yards rushing in just four games last season, losing 2, and compliment their 1-2 running back punch with the versatility and unpredictability of backup quarterback Taysom Hill. Lets take a look at CMCs stats for his last healthy season: ~1400 yards rushing, 15TDs, 1000+ yards receiving 4TDs. Which 10 players make up Nos. Instead its his pass-catching skills, where he consistently creates separation as a route runner, even from a receiver alignment. 2. Gibson also caught 36 passes for 247 yards, bringing his total yards to 1,042 in just 14 games. Mike James. Say what?! Carolina claims the top spot in the division at running back, provided Christian McCaffrey stays healthy this season. Jerious Norwood, Atlanta. Jones is set to be the bell cow in the Green Bay backfield for what seems like the first time in his career. For him to step up like that at just 23 years old is a testament . He may never reach the level of success he saw in his rookie season, but Elliott proves that his place on the roster matters. The Cowboys head coach made some comments about the offense that deserve a closer look as they seemed to have been misinterpreted. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify. 40 and 31. Falcons just have to be careful not to overuse him this year. Theyll hope Trenton Cannon, Rodney Smith, Reggie Bonnafon and Chuba Hubbard are able to step up. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! During Barkleys last extended action in 2019, he was able to have an extremely productive season despite being a part of one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team Jul 18, 2020 12:41 PM EDT. In 2020, it looks a little different as Todd Gurley and David Johnson are no longer in the division. Saints won, 31-17. Ill be honest. Armah comes over from Carolina to be the next Payton fullback and add to New Orleans outstanding special teams. Thats an absurd number. Last year, Kamara rushed for under 1000 yards with under 800 yards receiving. Unthinkable! Would love your thoughts, please comment. I rank him above Carlos Hyde simply because he is trending up, while Hydes career is on the back end and he will be a backup to Chris Carson. TEMPE, ARIZONA - JUNE 02: Runningback James Conner #6 of the Arizona Cardinals participates in an, TEMPE, ARIZONA - JUNE 02: Runningback James Conner #6 of the Arizona Cardinals participates in an off-season workout at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 02, 2021 in Tempe, Arizona. Expect more usage from the powerful Latavius Murray after his second offseason in the team's system along with a big rebound in performance from Alvin Kamara. Though his days as an elite runner may be behind him, Zekes durability and well-rounded ability were on display in 2020. Raheem Mostert, San Francisco 49ers Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey have been stars since entering the league in 2017, and Devonta Freeman should be healthy after missing much of the 2018 season. In his first two seasons, he's recorded 2,518 receiving yards and 20 receiving touchdowns (including the playoffs), evidence that he deserves to be considered among the game's elite, thanks to a combination of his size (6-foot-4, 229 pounds), near-Olympic-caliber speed and confidence. 10-1? He really found his groove as the complement to Nick Chubb in Cleveland a season ago, rushing for 921 yards and 9 touchdowns. 2. A quality running back is a scarce fantasy asset. Fantrax was one of the fastest-growing fantasy sites of 2020, and were not stopping now. I know everyone is waiting for wide receiver rankings, but well wait to see what happens with Julio Jones first. 20-11? He rushed for 772 yards on a whopping 5.6 yards per attempt last season. Tony Jones Needing to replenish depth, the Cowboys should look into free agent defensive lineman Arden Key. 23. The addition of Cam Akers shows the Rams arent sure they can count on Henderson as more than a committee running back. Ezekiel Elliott is coming off the worst season of his career, but the sixth-year pro seems well on his way to a huge bounce-back season. The top running backs in the NFL are big names, those that you must watch on Sunday. It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2022 NFL season. 10 after earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2020. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a08d096c4d28c133811168daadc5e888" );document.getElementById("fe53143262").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please enter a valid email and try again. As far as the Bucs are concerned I expect RoJo tp come back year more improved just as he has every year. Hoover's not quite as dominant a blocker as Mughelli, but he's been very solid and dependable for a long time. His downfield passing improved immensely in 2020, when he completed 26 passes of 20-plus yards, per Next Gen Stats, while also continuing to be a threat in the run game, with at least eight rushing TDs in each of his first three seasons. Atlanta also drafted Qadree Ollison and Marcus Green, further bolstering their depth. Arizona Cardinals Top RBs under contract for 2022: Eno Benjamin Key free agents: James Conner (UFA), Chase Edmonds (UFA), Jonathan Ward (ERFA) Conner was a revelation in the desert, racking up 18. He hauled in 33 receptions out of the backfield and scored 5 more touchdowns on the ground than his rookie season. NFC South . With today's high-flying NFL offenses, it's a golden era for pass catchers. Ive already ranked the top 100 fantasy running backs in the NFL, but why not break this down by division? But, when you compare the teams running back groups altogether, theres no question the Cowboys have the best group in the division. Metcalf has delivered in every aspect since he walked shirtless into a meeting at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine with the team that would later draft him. The 27-year-old Fournette is a 6-foot and 228-Lb. The 27-year-old had the most productive season of his career in 2020 with the WFT, rushing for 365 yards and hauling in an impressive 80 catches for 589 yards and two touchdowns. With Tom Brady's retirement, what's next for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at quarterback? Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals 18. Which team has the most wins as home dogs since 2016? Travis Etienne (JAC): 23 years old, James Robinson (JAC): 23years old. 27. Having a player like Chubb in the backfield makes life a lot easier for Baker Mayfield and the rest of the offense. The age listed under each player's name is the age he will be on Sept. 9. Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Before we get into the full list of which players are making the change, let's take a quick look at what numbers are now available to specific positions. Let's face it: it is easier to trust a star running back on the upswing of his career than one on his last legs. He was a very good back at Florida State, producing when he was the only real offensive threat. Which 10 players make up Nos. David Montgomery, Chicago Bears Grant Gordon takes a look at the players' list by the numbers. 9. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! newsletter, Cowboys scouting report 2023: TCU iOL Steve Avila. New Orleans Saints collapse continues on Thanksgiving with fourth straight loss, Tom Brady gets Rob Gronkowski back, Buccaneers back in win column, Saints' Sean Payton defends 'super aggressive' approach after fans boo clock management, Why Saints quarterback Jameis Winston isn't motivated by revenge vs. Who has the best running backs in the NFC East? Etienne spent all of 2021 on injured reserve. Washingtons running back group is versatile, fairly young, and productive. Episode 7 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" airs on Sunday, revealing two productive QB-pass catcher combos in the players' list between Nos. Allen made huge jumps in his on-field production, confidence and command of the offense last season. Christian McCaffrey The Buccaneers were held below 100 yards rushing in eight games last season but hope for the maturity of former 2nd round pick Jones and this years addition of 3rd round sleeper Vaughan, both power backs with good open-field speed. Tampa Bay hopes to provide newly signed and six-time Super Bowl champion QB Tom Brady with better support, and Brady has needed a productive rushing attack and stout offensive line as his play has dropped off in recent seasons. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Barkley is essentially a full season removed from participating in live contact. Scott has been around the league since 2018 and has had some production, five rushing TDs in 2019 and 374 rushing yards in 2020, but isnt going to scare a defense. NFC West. It feels wrong to rank a 27-year-old running back this high, but Austin Ekeler is not your typical older RB. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports. Ekeler is tied to Justin Herbert for what should be the remainder of his career. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars Ito Smith carried the ball 90 times for 315 yards and four scores during his rookie season, and Brian Hill ran wild in a Week 16 game against the Panthers, gaining 115 yards on just eight carries. Ronald Jones, the Buccaneers' second-round draft pick in 2018, had a disappointing rookie season and gained just 44 yards and scored one touchdown on 23 carries. Your email address will not be published. After becoming just the fourth player in league history to surpass 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same year, McCaffrey signed a 4-Yr $64 million dollar contract extension this offseason that makes him the highest-paid back in the NFL. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-rb-rankings-nfc-west-chris-carson-raheem-mostert-kenyan-drake/, Cardinals given terrible marks by players on team report card, 4 of 101 best nicknames in NFL history belong to former Cardinals players, One free agent each NFL team should re-sign in 2023, GM, HC searches affected by Cardinals' reputation on compensation, DeAndre Hopkins trade could come before start of free agency, Eagles player takes shot at Jonathan Gannon on social media, Jonathan Gannon 'not sure' if DeAndre Hopkins will play for Cardinals in 2023, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. panthers You'll now receive the top Cards Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. saints Sanders got off to a slow start, but still finished with some decent numbers. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! The Saints not only have a premier running back in Pro Bowler Alvin Kamara, they also have one of the deepest running back rooms in the league. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers Its an embarrassment of riches, and thats not ideal for fantasy. Alvin Kamara has gotten plenty of attention during his first two seasons with the Saints, but Christian McCaffrey has been every bit as impressive in his first two years in Carolina. 24. As a team, the Giants scored 17 points or fewer in half of their games. Give him 325 carries and he'll give you 1,500 yards. At 28 years old, Davis will be entering an NFL season as a teams feature back for the first time in his career. Carolina Panthers Christian McCaffrey Chuba Hubbard Trenton Cannon Reggie Bonnafon Spencer Brown Rodney Smith Mikey Daniel Darius Clark Mason Stokke This is it. Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills 2021 NFL preseason Week 1: What we learned about each NFC team, 2021 NFL preseason Week 1: What we learned about each AFC team, NFL player cuts tracker: Team-by-team roster moves, NFL's 30 best players over 30 entering 2021 season. Its fair to question if this drop in pass-catching production was more due to the instability and poor play at the quarterback position rather than Sanders individual production. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"i3qTWjOb77Y_2FA32To_S3YkBupgZWPCJqJ_QqFFyr0-1800-0"}; We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Jameis at the helm would provide significant upside in both categories. Brian Leonard. His work may be diminishing in the passing game with Kareem Hunts emergence, but that may play to his real strength of punishing first and second-level defenders on the ground. Which RB enters the season atop the list? Hes coming off one of the worst injuries in sports, so well just have to wait if the star running back will be able to stay on the field in 2021. They also add an underrated balance to their lethal offense with an effective running game that keeps defenses off balance. His greatest attribute might be his ability to make defenders miss. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans. Devontae Booker had a decent year as the backup in Las Vegas last season, but the fact of the matter is Barkleys ability to stay on the field will determine how successful their run game is. Here is my top 10: 1. 32. An injury decreased his role late in the season and in the postseason but he still averaged 4.0 yards per carry and rushed for 544 yards. Touchdown Antonio Gibson! This man is the alpha and the omega of fantasy running backs. They finished RB39 and RB15, respectively, last year. Davis finished the year with career highs in snaps, carries (165), yards (642), touchdowns (six) catches (59), receiving yards (373) and receiving touchdowns (two). On this roster, theyre together, and neither has a defined role. Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions 28. Chase Edmonds . Mandatory Credit: Derick Hingle-USA TODAY Sports. Not saying it shouldnt be factored in, but both Karama and McCaffrey are valued more for their pass receiving prowess than their still good running accomplishments. Pollard is only going to get better as his role in the offense expands. Hubbard was a solid mid round choice and could prove to be a capable #2but hes just that right now: an unproven mid-round rookiebasically their version of KeShawn Vaughn last season. Behind Freeman the Falcons have a lot of different options to work with. New Orleans can win games with a historically efficient passing attack, a much-improved defense, or a playmaking special teams squad. But Kamara is the prize of the group. Then there are RB-friendly systems that will likely see Trey Sermon, Michael Carter, and Kylin Hill as names to know. LB Von Miller, . //
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