1 spot? All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Jackson will further be aided by the returns of running backs J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill, who each suffered season-ending injuries before the start of the '21 season.One would hope . The Browns' offense may favor the pass at a higher clip in 2022 with Deshaun Watson under center (6th lowest passing play percentage in 2021 at 54 percent), but Chubb will still get his fair share of carries and further cement himself among the elite at the position. Hunts set to be a free agent after this season and will be 28 to start next year. Type above and press Enter to search. 2022 stats:4 games | 84 att | 463 rush yds | 5.5 ypc | 2 rush TD | 15 rec | 107 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. The Vikings' offense relied much more on the pass game against the Saints, but on Sunday, they host the Bears. That has to factor intos the equation here. Evans is a great receiver out of the backfield who is also strong as an ox, able to withstand punishment between the tackles should he be asked to handle that role. McKissic. In 2022, for example, three NFL running backs 28 or older rushed for more than 500 yards. Maybe it was because they faced the dismal Lions defense. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 running backs right now. Steelers, Lamar Jackson / Joe Sargent/GettyImages. Which player earns the No. Before the 2020 season, Joe Mixon signed a 4-year, $48 million contract ($10 million fully guaranteed) to remain with the Cincinnati Bengals (at minimum) through the 2022 season. Imagine having two running backs both nearly go over 1000 yards rushing in a season. ESPN's 2022 NFL depth charts are updated throughout the year with the latest news and updates from across the league: Everything you need this week: He also has the data profile to match up. Another year, another absolutely loaded depth chart at the running back position across the AFC North. The value can't be higher given his ADP of 141st overall and RB41 at the time of this writing. Steelers' ground game during his rookie season in 2021, as he was the only running back to play greater than 70 percent of the teams offensive snaps. Where Mixon stands out is his ability to be an all-ways back. If I want to draft a rookie, then I will draft a rookie and deal with the trouble myself. For one, Edwards is coming off of an ACL tear, which puts him in more contentious waters than a healthy Johnson. Again, he was not the most efficient player but was productive in the historical sense. Nick Chubb. I expect Harris to once again be the focal point of the Steelers' offseason in 2022. In a game that had no quarterback presence, Barkley stepped up in a big way for the G-Men, rushing 31 times for 146 yards in the win. In the second installment, we are going to rank the starting running backs in the division. With that being said, there are still elite running backs who are capable of completely carrying an offense. The Broncos will move forward with Gordon, who's had fumbling issues, Mike Boone and new addition Latavius Murray. 2.2 Cincinnati Bengals. 2022 stats:4 games | 70 att | 336 rush yds | 4.8 ypc | 2 rush TD | 12 rec | 90 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. Before diving into the fantasy season, RotoBaller has you covered with some last-minute running back depth chart recaps for each team, including some useful bits of analysis for players you want to keep on your radar. But his athleticism in the backfield paired with Lamar Jackson could make them a serious dual running threat. The Bengals are lucky to have Perine to back up Mixon. What I do know is Penny went off -- 17 carries for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns (8.9 yards per carry). Could that be Canadas fault or was it really due to Ben Roethlisbergers limitations? Its remarkable. 1 in 2022, or will Andy Reid have more of a committee approach? Brown. He is a die hard Steelers fan and will be covering their news. Bengals Schedule. Trey Edmunds is a solid special teams player as well and showed at times in 2020 that he could handle some work in the backfield, but thats a less than ideal option behind Harris due to his plodding style overall. Its a star-studded position in the AFC North, which made this years version of my Ranking the Rooms: AFC North RBs series rather hard to boil down. Of the four projected starting running backs in the AFC North ahead of the 2022 season, three made the Pro Bowl in 2021, more than any other division in the NFL, those being Cleveland's Nick . Montgomery is a legitimate RB1, Herbert shined when called upon, Swift went for over 1,000 scrimmage yards in 2021, Jones and Dillon both went for over 1,000 scrimmage yards as well and then Cook was a Pro Bowler for the third straight season. 2021 Season Stats 307 carries 1,200 yards 7 touchdowns 3.9 ypc. Let's take a look. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. He's a rusher engineered precisely for PPR leagues, and he's always undervalued, having a couple of top-30 seasons in his career (RB27 in 2018 and RB15 last season). Having the league's rushing champion from the previous season will help that narrative, but there also are plenty of diverse skill sets on the depth chart. That is why Johnson ever so slightly beats out Edwards in my rankings. As for Ekeler, he's a bonafide dual-threat weapon, and recorded a career-high 1,558 yards from scrimmage and 20 touchdowns last year. The Steelers improved the offensive line and with the mobility of whoever suits up is something teams will have to account for and not stack the box. However, Joe Mixon is an aggressive nasty runner. NOTE: Arrows reflect changes from last week's rankings. Bengals; Browns; Ravens; Steelers; AFC South . Hes a better pass-catching back than Chubb, which makes the pair an ideal combination. DEarnest Johnson emerged as a legitimate NFL running back last season while Chubb and Hunt were injured. I expect Cook to take advantage of the worst run defense in the NFL. Anthony McFarland profiles as the ideal compliment to Harris with his speed and game-breaking ability, but he wasnt able to stay healthy in 2021 and has shown very little when on the field. Unfortunately, that help isnt behind him at the moment. In 2021, the veteran ball-carrier ranked top-15 among qualifiers in explosive runs (36), missed tackles forced (52), and rushing grade (82.1). January 25, 2023 2:00 pm ET. The 31-year-old recorded a career-high 1,166 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns in 2021, as first-year head coach Arthur Smith became the first one to truly unlock this weapon. Keep an eye on Benjamin, who is making waves and could replace what Edmonds did for Kliff Kingsbury last year. Will the Cowboys or Packers tandem earn the No. Still, the Panthers have a couple of decent guys behind him in Foreman and Hubbard. A monster game earned Jacobs a spot on my list for the first time this season. Hines has been targeted 81, 58, and 76 times in the past three seasons, catching 78, 76, and 83 percent of those throws. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts. AFC North running backs ranking. Another reason this division is one of the best when it comes to running backs is because these players will have major responsibilities in 2022. Ravens Free Agency: Baltimore Expected to Add Depth at Running Back News & Observer, North Carolina 11:34 26-Feb-23. These rankings reflect the status of each player as of today and could very well change by the seasons end. Farabaugh, An addition to the AFC North running back room, Mike Davis comes over from the Atlanta Falcons and brings a hard-nosed, tough rushing style with him. He has a great balance of speed and power. The first reaction was to call that a proper fit. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Dobbins return is a major boost to Baltimore though as the former Ohio State star rushed for 805 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie, averaging six yards per carry. Falcons: TEs Dominate, DL Destroyed (+), Steelers Re-Sign OLB Jamir Jones for 2023, Steelers Re-Sign Long Snapper Christian Kuntz, Steelers Bring Back OLB Quincy Roche for 2023, Steelers Sign Penn State Alum Dan Chisena, Titans Sign OL John Leglue from Steelers Practice Squad. But in the passing game, he became a weapon, turning 21 targets into 181 yards. Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three running backs with 50 or fewer carries this season who could significantly impact the stretch run. . Atlanta's Cordarrelle Patterson and Denver's Javonte Williams are top of mind, with both being regulars in my running back rankings through the first quarter of the season. 2022 stats: 4 games | 76 att | 306 rush yds | 4.0 ypc | 3 rush TD | 8 rec | 91 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. 4.24 yards after contact per attempt (2nd), 1.19 rushing yards over expected per attempt (4th, Next Gen Stats), Chubb is the cornerstone of a Browns' rushing attack that finished 1st in Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (11.5 percent, Football Outsiders) and 5th in EPA per attempt (0.015). The following analysis is based on DraftKings ' "Team Futures" betting lines, including the odds as of Aug. 22, 2022. Plus, how far did Josh Jacobs climb in MJD's top 15 RB rankings after a huge performance last week? Having him back healthy for 2022 will only help Sean McVay in his mission to run it back. Has Lamar Jackson been supplanted as the NFL's most electric rusher? We noticed your adblocker is on. May 17, 2022. ESPN's 2022 NFL depth charts are updated throughout the year with the latest news and updates from across the league: AFC EAST Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Jets AFC NORTH Carter, BALTIMORE, MD NOVEMBER 01: Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs past the tackle of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) during the Pittsburgh Steelers game versus the Baltimore Ravens on November 1, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Ravens 2022 Year in Review: . Baltimore should be, at the very least, three deep at running back with Daviss addition to the room. Can Kenny Pickett, Jordan Addison Form Next Burrow-Chase Combo? Second-year pro Chris Evans profiles as the No. Las Vegas Raiders beat writer Tashan Reed previews quarterback question . Ranking the running back position is tricky. Baltimore Ravens. That represents a noticeable shift from 2006 the first season that PFF began collecting NFL data. Baltimore should be, at the very least, three deep at running back with Daviss addition to the room. There is a conspiracy that there was an issue with the turf given the turmoil of the Ravens injury problems last year. All four teams (the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers) have general managers, front offices, and personnel departments that have proven more than capable of evaluating, acquiring, and retaining talent in recent years. The Washington Commanders placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne, paying him almost $19 million if a long-term deal isn't worked out.Payne earned 11.5 sacks in 2022. As such, he claims the 2nd spot in our rankings. Jacobs is a pretty big name, but he took a step back from his Pro Bowl ways in 2021. San Francisco 49ers (Elijah Mitchell, Jeff . Dameon Pierce (Texans) Devin Singletary (Bills) Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Chiefs) James Robinson (Jaguars) Chase Edmonds (Dolphins) Unfortunately, just because this is a list of the top 32 running backs in the NFL does not mean that all 32 teams are represented. Veteran Samaje Perine backs up Mixon and is coming off of a second straight strong season in Cincinnati in which he recorded a career-high in catches with 27 out of the backfield. The Eagles had the No. Hes the perfect compliment to the Bengals high-flying passing attack, being a downhill runner that can pound it between the tackles and wear teams out. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Man, what a rough week for NFL backfields with a number of players who were performing at a career-best pace suffering injuries. 8:31 am ET. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) Taylor moved from ninth on last year's list to first overall due to a season in which he took over from Derrick Henry as the NFL's leader in carries (332), rushing yards (1,811), and rushing touchdowns (18). It is emblematic of the Ravens over the years and while Davis, now a true veteran, lacks some athletic traits as others on this list, his all-around game and elite vision allow him to carve out a role in the NFL. Here is MJD's list heading into Week 5. Second, Johnsons elusiveness takes him to another level. The "bell cow" running back is on the way out. Look at this group: Dobbins rushed for 805 yards and nine touchdowns in 15 games with one official start in his rookie season before missing last year due to injury, Mixon had a career year in 2021 as the Bengals made it all the way to the Super Bowl, the dynamic duo of Chubb and Hunt is probably the best in the NFL and then Harris had a very promising rookie campaign in which he touched the ball more than anyone. He was not necessarily the most efficient running back with a number 34 overall finish in rush success rate (49 percent) and 35th finish in DVOA (-4.8 percent, Football Outsiders), but he was impactful in breaking tackles and after contact. Plus, see which team now has TWO players in MJD's top 15 RB rankings. Some of the credit for Chubbs success probably goes to Clevelands strong offensive line and a game plan built around the running game a rarity in todays NFL. NFL Week 5 underdogs: Can Cowboys overwhelm Rams? Saunders, Kareem Hunt could still be a starting running back on teams that needed one. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire), Gus Edwards has earned a good reputation as a backup option for the Ravens. Buffalo Bills: Devin Singletary, James CookMiami Dolphins: Chase Edmonds, Sony Michel, Raheem MostertNew England Patriots: Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, James WhiteNew York Jets: Breece Hall, Michael Carter. Ranking the AFC North running backs. His big outing -- 28 carries for 144 yards and 2 TDs -- propelled him into the NFL's top five in rush yards. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of the @WreckThisLeague). Evans hauled in two receiving touchdowns out of the backfield last season and should be in line for more work. The King put together a day full of highlights, including this one: going untouched on a 19-yard touchdown run. Here are the current preseason depth charts at running back for each division in the AFC. Unless his receiving work reappears, I . I do think the situation he is in is not so great for his stat line. Chubb missed three games . Gibson has already proven he's a talented back, but how Washington handles its rotation will be something to watch this upcoming season. The 2022 group of Bengals running backs will be similar if not the same as the 2021 group. To make things worse, Travis Etienne had more snaps than him (24 to 22). Not unlike other positions, the AFC North is stacked at running back even depth-wise with players like Kareem Hunt, DErnest Johnson, and Gus Edwards each of whom provide value to their respective offenses. We still dont know if Matt Canadas offense is going to work and the play call looked stale at times last year. He forced a missed tackle on 35% of his carries this past season, 7th highest in the NFL. Additionally, Hall sprinted to a 4.39 40 time at 5'11" and 217 pounds and posted an astounding 40 vertical. Benny Snell Jr. is the backup running back as of now. . Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! 247 Sports lists Alabama commit Emmanuel Henderson as the No. The Bengals are lucky to have Perine to back up Mixon. Plus, there's a new No. But James White is entering his age-29 season, which is not a super-old age but is inching closer to the wrong side of 30. Injuries are easily my least favorite part of football season, and you'll notice that my RB rankings at the quarter mark have endured quite the shuffle from last week due to these injuries. The 49ers finally looked to have an established RB1 when Elijah Mitchell burst onto the scene last year in Week 1. Can the Eagles improve their No. After torching the Seahawks for 108 yards and 2 TDs on 19 carries in Week 4, Williams leads the league in rushing TDs. Jaguars, Falcons in playoff mix; Jets, Seahawks aren't postseason teams, NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: 49ers vault back into top five, send Rams tumbling out of top 10. He would be the starting running back in most situations, but not in Cleveland. Free agents: Josh Jacobs, Jakob Johnson, Ameer Abdullah. section: | slug: ranking-nfl-divisions-by-running-backs-for-2022-afc-north-leads-the-way-with-another-big-season-expected | sport: football | route: article_single.us | NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Mixon was a pivotal piece of a Bengals offense that finished 12th in points per drive (2.40) in 2021 and I do not foresee that changing in the near-term, even with the flashes from 2021 6th round pick Chis Evans. . Mixon also made an impact in the passing game with the 7th-most targets (68) and 10th-most receiving yards (421) at the position. Top speed? Chubb has rushed for at least 190 carries, at least 996 yards and at least eight touchdowns in each of his four seasons. I fully expect the Steelers to make a move for a veteran running back this summer, likely late in camp as rosters get trimmed to 53 players. Crawling to an RB1 Role: Kenyan Drake, Las Vegas Raiders. July 10, 2022 9:30 am ET. The New York Giants lost running backs coach DeAndre Smith to the Indianapolis Colts last week but it didn't take them long to find a replacement. Featured Promo: Get any full-season NFL Premium Pass for 50% off and win big in 2023. Having him back healthy for 2022 will only help Sean McVay in his mission to run it back. Therefore, it's no surprise that they were the Titans' sole representatives in Pro Football Focus' list of the top 101 players of the 2022 season. Transactions | Injuries According to Kevin Patra from NFL.com, the Texans are in the "acquire depth" portion of teams with their running back situations, and it is thanks to the fourth-round selection of Dameon Pierce in the 2022 NFL draft. After attempting to boost the line with cheap, quick fixes, the Steelers . Gaskin is a consensus high-ADP player this summer because everybody got caught in the Miami-didn't-improve-the-position-in-the-draft narrative. 2021 Season Stats 228 carries 1,259 yards 8 touchdowns 5.5 ypc. The Cleveland Browns, Nick Chubb is the obvious choice at running back for the division. Henry led the NFL in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in 2019 and 2020, and Taylor took over that crown in 2021 while Henry was sidelined due to injury. Sanders carried the ball 27 times for 134 rush yards and scored 2 touchdowns all while averaging 5.0 yards per carry. To pair that with coming off a season ending I dont see a great season ahead of Dobbins. Recapping and reflecting on the 2022 NFL season continues as PFF has released their top 101 players from this past season. More NFL coverage . Conner, a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, had just 12 carries for 42 yards as a rookie, including a touchdown on New Year's Day. Already we have seen high-profile names like Rams CB Jalen Ramsey . 1 Overall Pick from Division Rival Heavy.com 11:03 26-Feb-23. His 7.3 yards per total target (combined rushing and receiving) is the top of any returning back in the division. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Our goal is to put out the highest-quality content and tools. Bengals Depth Chart. He also did that in one season with a bad offensive line and a very limited quarterbacks that allowed defense to focus solely on Harris. Too many negative and no-gain plays kept the offense out of favorable down and distance situations and put too much of the workload on an over-the-hill Ben Roethlisberger. 2020 Season Stats134 carries 805 yards 9 touchdowns 6 ypc. February 26, 2023 9:00 am CT. The Chargers finally decided to make Ekeler the feature piece in the win over Houston. Going into the 2022 offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers had some massive holes to fill, especially in the offensive line. Copyright 2021 Pittsburgh Sports Now / Steelers Now. He has missed some time due to injury like last year but that did not stop him from surpassing the 1,000 yard mark. All four teams (the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers) have general managers, front offices, and personnel departments that have proven more than capable of evaluating, acquiring, and retaining talent in recent years. Najee was playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league and a very limited predictable offense. Even though the top spots in the . He brings a significant downhill presence to the Ravens rushing attack. Hes an exceptional talent with the football in his hands and has really helped transform the Browns from a laughing stock into a team that is well-built on paper. Depth: Zamir White, Brittain Brown, Brandon Bolden, Austin Walter, Sincere McCormick. There is no question the AFC North has a lot of talented players at the position. Jalen Carter absent from combine media amid charges, Gardner-Johnson calls out former Eagles coach, Report: Snyder charged team $4.5M for logo on his jet, Pete Prisco's top 100 NFL free agents of 2023, Ex-groundskeeper 'Sodfather' blasts Super Bowl field, Javon Hargrave free agency: Landing spots, prediction. Aug 3, 2022. 14). Chubb has been the most consistent runner this season. While everybody is focusing on team win totals, let's be a little more specific here with some bold predictions and go out on a limb for each team, giving some takes that will be specific to PFF grades and some that are more general. Jones' production has been like a rollercoaster this season. . 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 | He may rank higher in positional rankings in other divisions, but he comes in at 3rd in the AFC North. 1 spot? Mike Kaye of the . Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet. Now a Charger, the hope is for Spiller to emerge as Ekeler's primary backup after the team has struggled to establish the RB2 role since Melvin Gordon's departure. That is why Johnson ever so slightly beats out Edwards in my rankings. The NFC West is arguably the best division in the NFL and had three of the top 11 rushing offenses last year. Quarterback - The Colts have been barely surviving year-to-year with old, washed-up veteran quarterbacks since Andrew Luck retired, and it remains by far their biggest position of need. AFC North. Joe Mixon has quietly been a star since stepping into the NFL, and in 2021 he put it all together, rushing for a career-high 1,205 yards and 13 touchdowns, helping the Bengals reach the Super Bowl. The Baltimore Ravens had a phenomenal draft in 2022. But, Elliott still recorded 1,289 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns last year, and was seventh in rushing yards with 1,002. 2. Like the Browns the Steelers also have quarterback uncertainty. Hurts improved greatly in 2022, leading the Eagles (14-3) to the Super Bowl, while amassing Pro Bowl, All-Pro, and MVP nominations.. Johnsons combination of easy acceleration and quick feet allow him to cut on a dime and forced missed tackles at ease. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Now, with the heat of the moment long gone and cold projections applied to Harris for his debut campaign well, things are looking even better. He is again, not the most athletic guy, but is quick and has decent vision. With two rushers on the league's rushing top-10 list, including having . AFC Players By Position - Running Back. For one, Edwards is coming off of an ACL tear, which puts him in more contentious waters than a healthy Johnson. The Commanders have an interesting situation at running back. 2022 stats:4 games | 48 att | 327 rush yds | 6.8 ypc | 1 rush TD | 12 rec | 81 rec yds | 1 rec TD | 1 fumble lost. 2022 stats:4 games | 58 att | 270 rush yds | 4.7 ypc | 1 rush TD | 19 rec | 138 rec yds | 1 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. He, like Chubb in Cleveland, is an awesome combination of power and speed, packing serious punch coming downhill while still having the elusiveness to leave defenders grasping at air in space. 2021 stats: Singletary 870 rushing yards, 4.6 average, 7 TDs, 40 catches; Moss 345 rushing yards, 3.6 avg., 4 TDs, 23 catches Outlook: The Bills ranked sixth in rushing yards per game and . Last week, we decided that Lamar Jackson is the best quarterback in the AFC North, but what about the running backs? He has 3 seasons over 1,000 yards and had a break out year last year with 13 rushing touchdowns. As a rookie, Dobbins averaged six yards per carry. Ryan is 36 years old but still a top 15 quarterback. The opportunities for Dobbins should be plenty on a Ravens offense that had a 56:44 pass-to-run ratio and finished 6th in rushing success rate (44.3 percent) in 2021. Superstar quarterbacks undoubtedly headline the AFC Championship Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs, but Maurice Jones-Drew explains why the running backs will actually . Our list will focus more on the names each team has as opposed to the "run offenses" themselves, although those will certainly be taken into consideration. Robinson had just 29 rush yards against a tough Eagles front. 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