According to Yahoo Fantasy Sports, the following were the top 20 fantasy points leaders among running backs. Of course, this list would change depending on the league.
After yesterday’s Fantasy Panel about which is more important, rushing yards or touchdowns, I thought these Yahoo! rankings would demonstrate how a balanced running back is ideal. I’m a little surprised to see DeAngelo Williams at #1. But that’s only because I never watch the Panthers play.
1. DeAngelo Williams
1st in rushing touchdowns with 18. Also caught 2 receptions for touchdowns.
3rd in rushing yards with 1,515.
2. Michael Turner
2nd in rushing touchdowns at 17.
2nd in rushing yards with 1,699.
2 lost fumbles.
3. Adrian Peterson
Tied for 8th in rushing touchdowns at 10.
1st in rushing yards with 1,760.
1st in lost fumbles with 4.
4. Matt Forte
7th in rushing yards at 1,238.
3rd in receiving yards at 477.
Tied for 3rd in receiving touchdowns with 4.
1 lost fumble.
5. Thomas Jones
5th in rushing touchdowns at 13.
5th in rushing yards at 1,312.
1 lost fumble.
6. LaDanian Tomlinson
7th in rushing touchdowns at 11.
10th in rushing yards at 1,110.
5th in receiving yards with 426.
7. Steve Slaton
6th in rushing yards at 1,282.
2 lost fumbles.
8. Brian Westbrook
7th in receiving yards at 402.
Tied for 1st in receiving touchdowns with 5.
1 lost fumble.
9. Clinton Portis
4th in rushing yards with 1,487.
Tied for 2nd in lost fumbles with 3.
10. Maurice-Jones Drew
6th in rushing touchdowns with 12.
1st in receiving yards with 565.
2 lost fumbles.
11. Chris Johnson
7th in rushing yards at 1,228.
1 lost fumble.
12. Brandon Jacobs
3rd in rushing touchdowns with 15.
1 lost fumble.
13. Stephen Jackson
10th in receiving yards with 379.
Tied for 2nd in lost fumbles with 3.
14. Frank Gore
Tied for 2nd in lost fumbles with 3.
15. Marshawn Lynch
1 lost fumble.
16. Marion Barber
6th in receiving yards at 417.
Tied for 2nd in lost fumbles with 3.
17. Ronnie Brown
Tied for 8th in rushing touchdowns at 10.
1 lost fumble.
18. Kevin Smith
1 lost fumble.
19.Le’Ron McClain
Tied for 8th in rushing touchdowns at 10.
1 lost fumble.
20. LenDale White
Tied for 3rd in rushing touchdowns at 15.
In our league, at least, LenDale White
