Methodology
PFF’s running back rankings are based on a combination of factors, including:
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The Rankings
1. **Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans**
2. **Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers**
3. **Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints**
4. **Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys**
5. **Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings**
6. **Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns**
7. **Saquon Barkley, New York Giants**
8. **Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints**
9. **Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans**
10. **Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys**
11. **Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings**
12. **Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns**
13. **Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers**
14. **D’Andre Swift, Detroit Lions**
15. **Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers**
16. **Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs**
17. **Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars**
18. **J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens**
19. **Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins**
20. **Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles**
21. **Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta Falcons**
22. **Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos**
23. **Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots**
24. **Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions**
25. **Dameon Pierce, Houston Texans**
26. **Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks**
27. **Breece Hall, New York Jets**
28. **Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs**
29. **Eno Benjamin, Arizona Cardinals**
30. **Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers**
31. **Cam Akers, Los Angeles Rams**
32. **James Conner, Arizona Cardinals**
Analysis
The top 10 running backs in PFF’s rankings are all elite players who have proven themselves to be capable of carrying a heavy workload and producing at a high level. Henry, McCaffrey, and Kamara are the cream of the crop, and they are all capable of being the focal point of their team’s offense.
The next tier of running backs, consisting of Elliott, Cook, Chubb, Barkley, and Fournette, are all excellent players who can be relied upon to produce consistently. They may not be as dynamic as the top three, but they are all capable of being lead backs on their respective teams.
The third tier of running backs, consisting of Swift, Jones, Hunt, and Etienne, are all talented players who have shown flashes of brilliance. However, they have yet to prove that they can consistently produce at a high level.
The fourth tier of running backs, consisting of Dobbins, Mostert, Sanders, and Patterson, are all capable players who can contribute to their teams in a variety of ways. They may not be the most talented running backs in the NFL, but they can all be valuable pieces to their respective offenses.
Kind regards
J. Brown
