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RUNNING BACK RANKINGS
NFL Fantasy Football Expert Analyst Lance Goodman takes an in depth look at the Fantasy Football landscape for the Running Back position.
Fantasy Running Back Index
1. LeVeon Bell, PIT
Dynamic play maker and nifty runner whose stop-slow mo & go style make it difficult for defenders to slow down this top tier talent who is also effective catching out of the backfield.
2. Mark Ingram, NO
With Ingram back in the feature role, he has flourished as a bruising runner on the ground and provides some extra value being able to catch out of the backfield, while also dominating the goal line carries.
3. Todd Gurley, LAR
After a sophomore slump, Gurley put the work in over the summer and with a new offensive coordinator utilizing his full skill set, he's back performing at an elite level.
4. Leonard Fournette, JAC
Another gifted freshman runner who is the main focus of an other wise lackluster offense. His mix of speed, agility and power allow him to impose his will on opposing defenses.
5. Alvin Kamara, NO
This kid is flat out nasty! With a unique combination of speed, power, elusiveness and agility, Kamara wreaks havoc on opposing defenses rushing and catching passes out of the backfield.
6. LeSean McCoy, BUF
After facing some stout defenses to begin the season, McCoy has been excellent dominating favorable match ups in Weeks 7,8 & 11 and should continue to stack strong numbers moving forward.
7. Melvin Gordon, LAC
Big time play maker who can hurt defenses on the ground or catching out of the backfield. As the center piece on a good offense, he's usually setup for weekly success.
8. Jordan Howard, CHI
Despite any real threat in the passing game and the fact that Howard is the main focus for opposing defenses, Howard continues to churn out yardage and stack numbers to justify his place as a First Round draft pick.
9. Kareem Hunt, KC
Talented rookie who is an all purpose performer and thrives in Kansas City explosive offense. Has really impressed with his tough running style that allows for extra yards after contact.
10. Latavius Murray, MIN
Murray has solidified his role on the Vikings offense as the preferred ball carrier, especially in the red zone, where he dominates goal line "type" carries.
11. Samaje Perrine, WAS
12. Lamar Miller, HOU
13. Carlos Hyde, SF
14. Dion Lewis, NE
15. Jay Ajayi, PHI (Corey Clement)
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16. Tevin Coleman, ATL (DeVonta Freeman)
17. Demarco Murray, TEN (Derrick Henry)
18. Christian McCaffery, CAR (Jonathan Stewart)
19. Doug Martin, TB
20. Alex Collins, BAL
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Joe Mixon, CIN
Jerrick McKinnon, MIN
Frank Gore, IND
Adrian Peterson, ARI
Bilal Powell, NYJ
Duke Johnson Jr., CLE (Isaiah Crowell)
C.J. Anderson, DEN
Alfred Morris, DAL
Marshawn Lynch, OAK
Ameer Abduallah, DET
Jamal Williams, GB
Orleans Darkwa, NYG
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Preseason Final Live Draft Ranks
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