Thats not to say Davis is a slouch, as the veteran filled in admirably for Christian McCaffrey last season in Carolina. The Panthers' crown jewel. Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions 28. 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. The 2019 NFL MVP is a nightmare for defenses as a phenomenal rusher and improving passer, and we should see him make a leap in the passing game with more weapons around him in 2021. Atlanta Falcons. He's a fullback, but he belongs on this list. Reggie Bush, New Orleans. Derrick Ward, Tampa Bay. 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. Between his durability and the Cardinals running scheme that gives him open spaces to run, he might end up leading the NFC West in rushing. Its for this reason that my favorite strategy is to draft a running back with my first 4 picksregardless of league style (redraft, dynasty, etc.). Which RB enters the season atop the list? 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The highly-anticipated return of Saquon Barkley to the field in 2021 should refamiliarize the general fan with one of the most talented all-around backs in the league. Ranking the NFC South Running Backs - Cat Scratch Reader Names like Javonte Williams in Denver, Rhamondre Stevenson in New England, or Jaret Patterson in Washington are likely to surface before too long. Reggie Bonnafon The top running backs in the NFL are big names, those that you must watch on Sunday. The 2019 third-round pick was an intriguing player entering the NFL and ideally would have been more impactful, especially when Todd Gurleys knee became an issue. He was a very good back at Florida State, producing when he was the only real offensive threat. Elliott has now hauled in multiple receiving touchdowns and at least 300 receiving yards in four of his five seasons. Edmonds will be the unquestioned No. Now entering the final year of his contract, Kamara is expected to command somewhere between McCaffrey's deal and the 4-Yr $50M deal signed by RB Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans this week. @JdMckissic for 6 #SEAvsWAS FOX pic.twitter.com/dVGuOjCtKR. Behind Sanders, Philadelphia has third-year man Boston Scott and two unproven players in Jason Huntley and Kenneth Gainwell. Follow Ledyard on Twitter at @LedyardNFLDraft. Grant Gordon takes a look at the players' list by the numbers. This did not stop Barkley from totaling 1,441 yards from scrimmage, 1,003 rushing and 438 receiving, and eight touchdowns. The Falcons general manager said the organization would not close any doors when working to fill out the quarterback position. The players have spoken. He barely played in three games a season ago and still scored 6 total touchdowns. Having a player like Chubb in the backfield makes life a lot easier for Baker Mayfield and the rest of the offense. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports. A daily roundup of all your Dallas Cowboys news from Blogging The Boys, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Blogging The Boys, a Dallas Cowboys fan community, Ranking the NFC East position groups: Running backs, Report: Cowboys prepared to place franchise tag on Tony Pollard if no deal reached by Tuesday. Carolina's main loss behind McCaffrey was veteran back C.J. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify. Further, the Falcons are going to be bad this year. Copyright 2019-2023. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 24. CMC is absolutely this years RB1. He looked way more confident andRead more , I might give you the Saints as having a better deeper RB room but not the Panthers. His power is perfect complement to Williams' speed. Check out all the features Fantrax has to offer, and we think youll be singing a different tune for next season. Kamara gained 1,592 combined yards last season and scored 18 touchdowns. The NFC West has some talented running backs in the conference. Instead well turn to running backs, where two teams in the division have a star ball carrier, while the other two rely on a committee approach to steer their run game. NFL Network's 'Top 100 Players of 2022' has been unveiled. Among the 12 backs who made our top 10 list, based on ties, Michael Turner (29), Steven Jackson (27) and Frank Gore (27) rank as the old men. Set it, and forget it. McCaffrey has averaged 135.2 scrimmage yards per game since 2018 (most in the NFL over that span), and I don't see that figure dropping when he takes the field in September. Since entering the league in 2018, Chubb has forced 168 missed tackles, second-most in the NFL behind only Derrick Henry, according to Pro Football Focus. 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. Home | Ranking The NFC South: Running Backs. At just 24 years old, Barkley is just getting started. Cowboys free agency 2023: Defensive lineman Arden Key provides versatility at a discount. New Orleans can win games with a . Mike James. Qadree Ollison In terms of the entire units right now, I take theRead more . With big additions to the defensive front, including Jadeveon Clowney, don't be surprised if Garrett comes close to or breaks Michael Strahan's single-season sack record in 2021. Nick Chubb is arguably the NFLs most elusive ball carrier. 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. Where do the two Arizona Cardinals lead backs in James Conner and Chase Edmonds rank? NFL Network's "Top 100 Players of 2021" continues Sunday, Aug. 22. 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. Antonio Gibson showed tons of promise in his rookie season, and JD McKissic is coming off a career year. David Carr enlists the help of his brother, Raiders QB Derek Carr, to provide their ranking of the five best active NFL brother duos heading into the 2022 season. Michael Carter led film session with running backs as RB coach Taylor Embree and wife welcomed baby . Im higher on Rojo than most but much will depend on what version of Fournette the Bucs get. Fournette had an attitude change after his chatRead more . Montgomery has ideal traits for a Sean Payton offense, while Washington has flashed a few times in his career, and is a key special teamer. Ranking the running backs in the NFC West | Cards Wire If hes healthy for 16 games, Barkleys a virtual lock for 1,200 or more rushing yards and tons of explosive plays. Considering that new head coach Arthur Smith hails from Tennessee, where he had Derrick Henry, Leonard Fournette He hauled in 33 receptions out of the backfield and scored 5 more touchdowns on the ground than his rookie season. But, when you compare the teams running back groups altogether, theres no question the Cowboys have the best group in the division. Despite splitting carries in the Packers backfield, Aaron Jones easily lands on any list of top running backs in the NFL. John Raine, Falcons RB Mike Davis Photo by: USA Today. Seattle won 28-26. He had six 100-yard games last season. I aim to find value at other positions like WR and QB because if I miss on a bet at those positions, I can always trade one of my RBs for a roster weakness during the season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. DAndre Swift, Detroit Lions Elliott spoke back in July about how not fumbling is his No. 15. Which team boasts three representatives? Kamara was able to produce nearly 800 rushing yards despite missing three games but his touchdowns and receiving yardage both fell off from the previous two years because he was hampered by knee and ankle injuries. The running back appears to be in great shape, revealing during the Hall of Fame Game last week that he has lost 10lbs in preparation for the upcoming season. Atlanta has been held to less than 100 yards rushing in 22 of their last 32 games, including 12 games last season. McCaffrey was both the Panthers' leading rusher and receiver in 2018, gaining 1,965 total offensive yards and scoring 13 combined touchdowns. Co-Host of the Bayou Blitz Podcast. 4 spot on this list, but his career is currently in limbo. Hell turn a routine carry into a long touchdown within the simplest crease in the offensive line. 10-1? Cameron Artis-Payne is back after carrying the ball 19 times for 69 yards and a touchdown last season, and the Panthers added draft pick Jordan Scarlett and former Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield to the position group this offseason. Jackson is the most electrifying player in the league. 2. //]]> Carolina claims the top spot in the division at running back, provided Christian McCaffrey stays healthy this season. Shouldnt both be equally important? But that's not going to last much longer. Troymaine Pope. Give him 325 carries and he'll give you 1,500 yards. Tony Jones . Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 1 running back in 2020. At 28 years old, Davis will be entering an NFL season as a teams feature back for the first time in his career. Disagree. With that in mind, Maurice Jones-Drew provides his ranking of the top 10 QB-pass catcher duos heading into 2022. Its an embarrassment of riches, and thats not ideal for fantasy. When hes on the field, theres no disputing that Saquon Barkley is one of the best five running backs in football. Akers will likely become the Rams top running back as a rookie. Gonzalez recalls matchup with Drake London during his days with Colorado. His 643 rushing yards in eight games put him on a pace for nearly 1,300 yards. 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. Drake has yet to put together a great full season, but will get his chance as the Cardinals' No. Travis Etienne (JAC): 23 years old, James Robinson (JAC): 23years old. Carolina Panthers Christian McCaffrey Chuba Hubbard Trenton Cannon Reggie Bonnafon Spencer Brown Rodney Smith Mikey Daniel Darius Clark Mason Stokke This is it. The Bucs would love to get him a hat on game days, but right now it feels unlikely to happen on a weekly basis. 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. Which Of These 10 Running Backs 25 Or Younger Is Best In NFL? he's on pace for a career high in rushing yards at an age when most running backs are nearing their final days in the . #WASvsDAL pic.twitter.com/i0xSK7ZDMN. Top 5 Running Backs in the NFC South. The 2020 Saints have two running backs who could start for most NFL teams, including a three-time Pro Bowler in Alvin Kamara, one of the most dangerous weapons in football. Ranking the NFC South's running back groups: All-purpose stars lead the way By all accounts, Elliott has looked great during training camp. 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. 'I know that I can't do that': DJ Moore says unsportsmanlike penalty cost Panthers. Michael Turner, Atlanta. With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? Theres much to do about the top running backs in the NFL entering the 2021 season. Its imperative to note that we havent seen enough from the rookies slated to see action this year. 40 and 31. Quarterback: 1-19 Running back: 1-49,. If he falls to you, feel free to take him. 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. 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. . Ive projected a little regression in that stat, but Im expecting more all-purpose yards for Kamara this year. 2023 PewterReport.com All Rights Reserved. . Let us know in the comments section what you think of our rankings. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Quarterback: 1-19Running back: 1-49, 80-89Wide receiver/tight end: 1-49, 80-89Offensive line: 50-79Defensive line: 50-79, 90-99Linebacker: 1-59, 90-99Defensive backs: 1-49Kicker/punter: 1-19. The back-to-back reigning rushing champion tops the list of best running backs in the NFL. Top 5 Running Backs in the NFC South - Sports Illustrated You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports. Latavius Murray 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. The addition of Cam Akers shows the Rams arent sure they can count on Henderson as more than a committee running back. Michael Carter led film session with running backs as RB coach Taylor newsletter, Cowboys scouting report 2023: TCU iOL Steve Avila. [CDATA[ Then there are RB-friendly systems that will likely see Trey Sermon, Michael Carter, and Kylin Hill as names to know. Earlier in this article, I mentioned that theres not another player that will command the percentage of his offense that CMC does. The 27-year-old Fournette is a 6-foot and 228-Lb. He makes mincemeat of defensive backs in space while possessing plenty of straight-line speed to outrun just about anyone on the field. An asset in both the run and pass games, Chubb racked up 1,217 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns last season. With Tom Brady back, can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make another Super Bowl run? He rushed for 772 yards on a whopping 5.6 yards per attempt last season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rebuilding of Panthers' offensive success will once again rely on his abilities in 2020. They did. He has speed and power, just needs to keep working to find his role. This touchdown run gave Tony Pollard 69 rushing yards on the day. Love they guys commitment and work ethic. With such a talented defense and a quarterback prone to turnovers, Washington likely will rely heavily on their running game this year to carry the load for their offense. Ashton answer's your questions in this Friday mailbag. Roland Frederickson Koy Sayers Anderson Butler Osborn Tucker Willard Kurek Edwards Garrison Grabowski Granger Reeves Reed Harraway Farr Lindsey Baker Cunningham Hull Jones Ellison Shy Explore Who had the best record against the spread last season? It is the quality of the starter that pushes the Bucs ranks down compared to CMC and Kamara. Mandatory Credit: Derick Hingle-USA TODAY Sports. The guy is a monster off the edge and will be great for a long time. 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. Ive already ranked the top 100 fantasy running backs in the NFL, but why not break this down by division? ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | As far as the Bucs are concerned I expect RoJo tp come back year more improved just as he has every year. This is it. But he still can hurt you out of the backfield, at times, as much as any running back in the league. Trenton Cannon Even with an injury-shortened season, McCaffrey has recorded 3,145 rushing yards, 29 rushing touchdowns, 2,672 receiving yards, and 16 receiving touchdowns in just four years. NFC West. 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. A year without Drew Brees will ultimately be the telling chapter of Kamaras career. 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The combination of Kamara, Murray and Washington gives New Orleans a pretty complete backfield trio. Privacy Policy. I'm projecting a bit here because we don't truly know Ward's role. Anderson. With an added dynamic out of the backfield, the trend of top backs being well-rounded continues. Jeremy Bergman provides five items that he believes should have been handled differently by the "Top 100 Players of 2022" voters. Which 10 players make up Nos. Continuing my NFC South position group rankings, I've dug into each team's current crop of running backs to determine how they stack up. Alvin Kamara The Buccaneers had the worst rushing attack in the division last year, averaging 95.2 yards per game, which were the fourth-fewest among all NFL teams. Its a big offseason for the former third-round pick, and Vaughn should get plenty of opportunity to prove himself in the preseason. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.
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