Next up is the running back position. The RB position in fantasy football has grown significantly less impressive. As the evolution of the league continues and it rises as a “passing league” it’s become harder to find a bevy of productive runningbacks that you can rely on. It’s important to nab a guy and I have another list to help you make your decisions!
| Rank | Name | Team | Remarks |
| 1 | LeSean McCoy | Phi | I really can’t imagine a better running back with more complete skills |
| 2 | Ray Rice | Bal | Greatback who offers PPR bonus |
| 3 | Arian Foster | Hou | Should be #1 but that Ben Tate kid can run and he might take a few carries |
| 4 | Adrian Peterson | Min | Injury makes him a question but recovery seems like it’s going well |
| 5 | Matt Forte | Chi | Contract situation is scary with Bush behind but he’s a dynamic player |
| 6 | Jamaal Charles | KC | Be cautious of the situation |
| 7 | Chris Johnson | Tenn | Not a huge believer |
| 8 | Maurice Jones Drew | Jax | Mojo isn’t slowing down, sorry experts |
| 9 | Darren McFadden | Oak | Can he stay healthy? |
| 10 | Ryan Matthews | SD | Poised for a huge year but I have to see it first |
| 11 | Marshawn Lynch | Sea | As long as he has skittles, he’s one of the best in the league |
| 12 | DeMarco Murray | Dal | If he’s healthy he could really earn top 5 mention |
| 13 | Jonathan Stewart | Car | Timeshare is questionable |
| 14 | Trent Richardson | Cle | Huge potential for a back who could be top 7 by end of the season |
| 15 | Ahmad Bradshaw | NYG | He’s gotta step up |
| 16 | Mark Ingram | NO | Still hold onto his long term value but he’s trending down |
| 17 | Jahvid Best | Det | When he’s not concussed, he’s a versatile game-breaker |
| 18 | Reggie Bush | Mia | NFL rushing title clear in his future? |
| 19 | Chris Wells | Ari | Careful here. Health and Ryan Williams will be nipping at his heals |
| 20 | Frank Gore | SFO | Getting older but still productive. Weird RB group in SF though |
| 21 | Darren Sproles | NO | Dangerous, but mostly a PPR threat |
| 22 | Roy Helu | Was | Shanny… sigh.. |
| 23 | Steven Jackson | StL | |
| 24 | Benjarvus Green-Ellis | CIN | Like the situation, could be a huge sleeper. |
| 25 | Doug Martin | TB | LOVE…LOVE…LOVE Martin, guy is dynamic and could be a playmaker |
| 26 | Ben Tate | Hou | Best backup in the league. |
| 27 | C.J. Spiller | Buf | Could be his year to breakout? |
| 28 | Shonn Green | NYJ | Losing weight but isn’t the dynamic back fantasy owners were hoping he’d be |
| 29 | Fred Jackson | Buf | |
| 30 | Reshard Mendenhall | Pit | Injury is a bummer but stashing him will be more than beneficial |
| 31 | Daniel Thomas | Mia | |
| 32 | Peyton Hillis | KC | |
| 33 | James Starks | GB | Taking over as lead back in high octane offense. Some legitmate value here. |
| 34 | Donald Brown | Ind | Finally showed enough last year for optimism. RIP “DAMMIT DONALD” |
| 35 | Michael Bush | Chi | Opportunity is the only thing stopping him from being a solid back. |
| 36 | Michael Turner | Atl | |
| 37 | Felix Jones | Dal | |
| 38 | DeAngelo Williams | Car | Could trend upwards but he makes nervous |
| 39 | Delone Carter | Ind | |
| 40 | Pierre Thomas | NO | |
| 41 | Willis McGahee | Den | |
| 42 | Stevan Ridley | NE | Who knows? |
| 43 | Kendall Hunter | SF | High upside |
| 44 | Montario Hardesty | Cle | |
| 45 | Legarrette Blount | TB | |
| 46 | Ryan Grant | GB | |
| 47 | Issac Redman | Pit | Good back up will produce this year until Mendy is ready to go |
| 48 | David Wilson | NYG | Today 48 Tomorrow 15? |
| 49 | Isaiah Pead | StL | Is he the heir in StL? I doubt it. But it’ll be fun to see. |
| 50 | Knowshon Moreno | Den | |
| 51 | Bernard Scott | Cin | |
| 52 | Evan Royster | Was | Showed flashes last year as a rook. |
| 53 | Mikel Leshoure | Det | |
| 54 | Dexter McCluster | KC | |
| 55 | Jamie Harper | Tenn | |
| 56 | Jacquizz Rogers | Atl | |
| 57 | Javon Ringer | Tenn | |
| 58 | LaMichael James | SFO | Explosive, good situation. |
| 59 | Ryan Williams | Ari | If he gets healthy he trends up significantly |
| 60 | Taiwan Jones | Oak | |
| 61 | Chris Ivory | NO | |
| 62 | Joe McKnight | NYJ | |
| 63 | Toby Gerhart | Min | Talented but he backs up AP. Even if he gets early touches still wont be a future back |
| 64 | Shane Vareen | NE | |
| 65 | Robert Turbin | Sea | |
| 66 | Cedric Benson | FA |