Fantasy Football Rankings: The Running Backs

By Vincent Frank on Thursday, October 11th 2012
Fantasy Football Rankings: The Running Backs

Continuing in this series of articles, I focus on the most imporant position in fantasy football, running back. While a lot of you were burnt by the lack of performance by one' Chris Johnson, most elite fantasy players at this position have excelled through the first five weeks of the 2012 NFL season. 

There has also been a ton of surprises across the board. Let's take a gander at the top-25 fantasy running backs through five weeks. 

 

Player Team Touches Total Yards TD Points
1. Arian Foster Texans 142 592 6 91
2. Ray Rice Ravens 104 609 3 73
3. Jamaal Charles Chiefs 117 669 3 77
4. Alfred Morris Redskins 102 507 4 72
5. Trent Richardson Browns 101 472 5 71
6. Stevan Ridley Patriots 107 451 4 73
7. Frank Gore 49ers 86 471 4 65
8. Marshawn Lynch Seahawks 121 567 2 64
9. LeSean McCoy Eagles 115 523 2 56
10. Reggie Bush Dolphins 98 516 3 65
12. Adrian Peterson Vikings 109 499 2 59
13. C.J. Spiller Bills 57 474 4 65
14. Willis McGahee Broncos 97 467 3 60 
15. Maurice Jones-Drew Jaguars 98 494 2 56
16. Ahmad Bradshaw Giants 74 415 2 47
17. Michael Turner Falcons 81 395 4 59 
18. DeMarco Murray Cowboys 77 351 1 37
19. Matt Forte Bears 68 376 1 42
20. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Bengals 98 348 2 40 
21. Darren McFadden Raiders 75 312 1 34
22. Doug Martin Buccaneers 79 300 1 33
23. Ryan Mathews Chargers 49 297 1 32
24. Ben Tate Texans 39 165 2 24
25. Kendall Hunter 49ers 40 224 1 25

 

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