Fantasy Running Back Rankings
 1. Shaun Alexander, Seahawks (5) Alexander is a TD machine and a great back for yardage.
 2. Larry Johnson, Chiefs (3) Johnson exploded on the scene last year and won’t have to share time with Priest Holmes anymore.
 3. Ladainian Tomlinson, Chargers (3) Workhorse that can score receiving, rushing OR passing!
 4. Tiki Barber, Giants (4) Awesome season last year, but beware…he’s in his 30’s.
 5. Clinton Portis, Redskins (8) Can go the distance on any carry and is the focal point of the Redskins offense.
 6. Rudi Johnson, Bengals (5) A battering ram that will be more busy than usual until Carson Palmer is 100%.
 7. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins (8) Good blend of speed and power, and he doesn’t have to share carries with a pothead anymore.
 8. Cadillac Williams, Bucs (4) Will have an awesome season as long as Gruden doesn’t run him into the ground again.
 9. Edgerrin James, Cardinals (9) Weaker offensive line this year, but still an elite back.
10. Lamont Jordan, Raiders (3)Â The big guy catches alot of passes to go with his rushing yards.
11. Stephen Jackson, Rams (7)Â Coach Linehan will use the run alot more than Martz did.
12. Domanick Davis, Texans (5) Can catch or run with the best of them….as long as he stays healthy.
13. Jamal Lewis, Ravens (7) In training camp this year instead of the pokey. Should bounce back strong.
14. Willis McGahee, Bills (8)Â If passing game keeps extra guys out of the box, he should have his best season.
15. Corey Dillon, Patriots (6) Might have to split carries with Maroney, but he’ll still the the majority of the carries.
16. Reggie Bush, Saints (7)Â Will line up all over the field and might have more yards receiving than rushing.
17. Rueben Droughns, Browns (6)Â Will score more TDs this season due to an improved line and receivers.
18. Willie Parker, Steelers (4)Â If he gets to run near the goal line he shoots up this list.
19. Ahman Green, Packers (6)Â Injury risk, but one worth taking.
20. Fred Taylor, Jaguars (6)Â Injury risk, but is a dominator when healthy.
21. Dominic Rhodes, Colts (6)Â Has a good shot to be the main man for the Colts.
22. Brian Westbrook, Eagles (9)Â Weak receiving corps in Philly will mean more work for Westbrook.
23. Kevin Jones, Lions (8)Â Could rebound from an off-year, but will Martz let him run the ball enough?
24. Julius Jones, Cowboys (3)Â Would rank alot higher if he could stay in one piece.
25. Deuce McAllister, Saints (7)Â I still have a feeling that Deuce will lead the Saints in rushing, and get all the goal-line carrries.
26. Chester Taylor, Vikings (6)Â Finally get his chance, he could put up numbers like Lamont Jordan did last year.
27. Warrick Dunn, Falcons (5)Â Alot of yards, but not alot of TDs.
28. Chris Brown, Titans (7)Â Who knows what to expect out of the Titans running game?
29. DeShaun Foster, Panthers (9)Â Brittle, but effective when he plays.
30. D’Angelo Williams, Panthers (9) Waiting for Foster to get hurt so he can take his job and never give it back.
31. Thomas Jones, Bears (7)Â In the Bears doghouse, but he did go over 1,000 yards last season.
32. Cedric Benson, Bears (7)Â Banged up in camp, but was listed ahead of Jones on depth chart.
33. Frank Gore, 49ers (7)Â A warrior that only needs to stay healthy to show off.
34. Curtis Martin, Jets (9)Â Near the end of his Hall-of-Fame career because of bad knees.
35. Kevan Barlow, 49ers (7)Â Neck and neck with Gore for the starting job in San Fran.
36. Cedric Houston, Jets (9) Started in Martin’s place last year, and will be first in line this year too.
37. Joseph Addai, Colts (6)Â Never was a full-time back at LSU.
38. Tatum Bell, Broncos (4) Team thinks he’s too small to be an everydown back, but he’s effective when he plays.
39. Michael Pittman, Bucs (4)Â Should get more carries to keep the Cadillac fresh this year.
40. Marion Barber, Cowboys (3)Â Plays behind injury-prone Jones and gets a lot of carries near the end zone.
41. Samkon Gado, Packers (6) Power runner that showed alot last season. Will get a ton of carries if Green isn’t all the way back.
42. T.J. Duckett, Falcons (5)Â Beast near the goal-line for Atlanta.
43. Mewelde Moore, Vikings (6)Â Good back-up running back.
44. Mike Anderson, Ravens (7) Had a huge season in Denver and should steal some carries from Jamal Lewis this year.
45. Duce Staley, Steelers (4)Â Could be the goal-line back for the Steelers this year.
46. Laurence Maroney, Patriots (6)Â Could steal alot of carries from Corey Dillon.
47. Antowain Smith, Texans (5)Â Could get alot of carries this season to keep Domanick Davis fresh and healthy.
48. Ron Dayne, Broncos (4)Â Can Mike Shanahan really make a good running back out of anybody?
49. Maurice Morris, Seahawks (5) Good back that’s biding his time until free-agency.
50. Lee Suggs, Browns (6)Â Will give Droughns a few breaks this season.
51. Chris Perry, Bengals (5)Â Good back-up running back that catches alot of passes.
52. Brandon Jacobs, Giants (4)Â TD machine in goal-line offense.
53. LenDale White, Titans (7) One of Coach Chow’s favorite players at USC.
54. Mike Bell, Broncos (4) Undrafted rookie that’s rising up the depth chart in Denver.
55. Justin Fargas, Raiders (3)Â Third-down back for Raiders.
56. Ladell Betts, Redskins (8)Â Betts always produces when he plays.
57. Michael Turner, Chargers (3)Â Turner is a great back-up, but Tomlinson never comes out of the game.
58. Kevin Faulk, Patriots (6)Â Good pass catching third-down back.
59. Shawn Bryson, Lions (8)Â Coach Martz likes his receiving skills.
60. Derrick Blaylock, Jets (9)Â Could get a lot of carries if Martin hangs up the cleats.
61. Michael Bennett, Chiefs (3)Â Bennett could produce as a third-down back for Chiefs.
62. Jerious Norwood, Falcons (5)Â Has been impressive in camp.
63. Maurice Hicks, 49ers (7)Â Productive when he plays.
64. Najeh Davenport, Packers (6)Â Coming off an injury, but a load to bring down.
65. Greg Jones, Jaguars (6)Â #2 behind fragile Fred Taylor.
66. Jerome Harrison, Browns (6)Â Good skills, could be ideal third-down back.
67. Nick Goings, Panthers (9)Â Always seems to get alot of P.T.
68. Travis Henry, Titans (7)Â Tough guy, but probably #3 in line for carries.
69. Moe Williams, Rams (7)Â Tough runner with a nose for the goal-line.
70. Marcel Shipp, Cardinals (9)Â Had his chance last season and blew it.
71. Adrian Peterson, Bears (7)Â #3 in Chicago.
72. Maurice Drew, Jaguars (6)Â A little small, but he has skills.
73. Ryan Moats, Eagles (9)Â The Eagles will run more this year and Moats is the #2 guy.
74. Brian Calhoun, Lions (8)Â Was a great runner in Wisconsin and could push Jones for job.
75. J.J. Arrington, Cardinals (9)Â Had a decent year as a rookie, but backing up the Edge now.
76. Tyson Thompson, Cowboys (3)Â #3 in Big D.
77. James Mungro, Colts (6)Â Could be Colts goal-line back.
78. Vernand Morency, Texans (5)Â #3 in Houston.
79. Anthony Thomas, Bills (8)Â Could get carries near the goal-line for the Bills.
80. Sammy Morris, Dolphins (8) Ronnie Brown’s caddy.
81. Verron Haynes, Steelers (4)Â Could battle Staley and Parker for goal-line carries.
82. Rock Cartwright, Redskins (8)Â Averaged over 7 yards per carry last season.
83. Tony Fisher, Rams (7)Â Duking it out with Moe Williams for back-up job.
84. Aaron Stecker, Saints (7)Â #3 behind McAllister and Bush.
85. Darren Sproles, Chargers (3)Â Kick-returner and #3 running back for Chargers.
86. Musa Smith, Ravens (7)Â Big back that is injury-prone.
87. Ciatrick Fason, Vikings (6)Â Could be goal-line back for Vikings.
88. Travis Minor, Dolphins (8)Â Good receiving back.
89. Shaud Williams, Bills (8)Â Small, #3 back for Bills.
90. Kenny Watson, Bengals (5) Always productive when he plays, but doesn’t play much.
91. Dee Brown, Chiefs (3)Â Brown is #3 in KC.
92. Rashard Lee, Raiders (3)Â At least he can return kicks.
93. Josh Scobey, Seahawks (5)Â Kick-returner and #3 back for Seattle.
94. Bruce Perry, Eagles (9) Coming back from injury-filled rookie season.
95. Ernest Graham, Bucs (4)Â Sits on bench every week.
96. Derrick Ward, Giants (4)Â Suffered broken foot in camp.
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