Fantasy Football: Top Touch Distribution for Running Backs Heading Into Week 9

By Vincent Frank on Thursday, November 3rd 2016
Fantasy Football: Top Touch Distribution for Running Backs Heading Into Week 9

Now, eights weeks into the season, we have a solid understanding of where the league's top running backs stand. From a fantasy perspective, it's all bout touches and the ability to make an impact. 

Enter into the equation our model using touch distribution as a guide. That's what we plan on assessing below heading into Week 9. 

Ranking Player Team Touches Plays Percentage
1 Ezekiel Elliott Cowboys  174 469 37.1
2 DeMarco Murray Titans  188 511 36.8
3 Melvin Gordon Chargers 185 520 35.6
4 Matt Forte Jets  177 515 34.4
5 David Johnson Cardinals 191 566 33.8
6 Lamar Miller Texans 176 531 33.2
7 LeGarrette Blount Patriots  167 506 33.0
8 Carlos Hyde 49ers 122 386 31.6
9 LeSean McCoy Eagles 132 420 31.4
10 Christine Michael Seahawks 126 440 28.6
11 Devonta Freeman Falcons 142 501 28.3
12 Frank Gore Colts 148 531 27.9
13 Jordan Howard Bears 117 420 27.9
14 Jay Ajayi Dolphins 93 342 27.2
15 Theo Riddick Lions 95 356 26.7
16 Spencer Ware Chiefs 119 451 26.4
17 Isaiah Crowell Browns 120 507 23.7
18 Jeremy Hill Bengals  111 533 20.8
19 Giovani Bernard Bengals 108 533 20.3
20 Tevin Coleman Falcons  78 438 17.8

 

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