Top Ten Best NFL Running Backs of the 2015-2016 Season
The top ten running backs in the NFL heading into the 2015 season
Adrian Lewis Peterson is an American football running back who originally played for the Minnesota Vikings and currently plays for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Top 25 players ever. Second most rushing yards in one season. 10,000-yard club. 4th best running back ever. Second best Viking ever. And he is still active.
Le'Veon Andrew Bell is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. When he returned, he did alright until an injury came and he was done for the year.
When he is not suspended or injured, he is fantasy football gold.
Marshawn Terrell Lynch is an American former football running back. He previously played for the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Oakland Raiders, winning one Super Bowl with the Seahawks. Lynch initially retired from professional football in 2016 but returned in 2017 to play for the Raiders. He... read more I'm sorry, but Marshawn should be at least #2 if not #1. He's better than AP right now because AP's getting old. Just look at how little AP did last season compared to Marshawn. Marshawn is the #1 back in the league right now.
I don't think Le'Veon Bell should be #2. I think Marshawn Lynch should be.
Eddie Darwin Lacy, Jr. is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. Probably the toughest running back in the league.
Arian Isa Foster is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee, and was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Foster is known for his vision in finding rushing lanes and his signature Namaste bow, which he frequently performs... read more Very disappointing year for what could be the last time we see Foster due to all the injury problems he has suffered with.
If he wasn't getting injured all the time, he would have Hall of Fame potential. He beat out Jay Ajayi for starting RB for the Dolphins.
Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was doing okay until, of course, he got hurt and was done for the year. Luckily, the Chiefs have a great RB tandem in West and Ware and have a chance to go to the playoffs.
Devonta Freeman is an American football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. In the 1st half, he looked like a mid-season MVP. Then, an unfortunate injury may have ruined that chance.
I pick Devonta Freeman because he is very speedy and can truck players very well.
For the first 8 games, he looked like MVP, and then he got injured.
Matthew Garrett Forte is an American football running back for the New York Jets in the National Football League.
Todd Gurley II is an American football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. After Adrian Peterson retires, he will be the best back in the league. He is also on my fantasy football team.
Looking like a strong candidate for Rookie of the Year next to Amari Cooper.
Half of the people higher than him were injured half of the season.
Christopher Lee Ivory is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. Breakout season he had last year with the Jets. He is with the Jaguars now. Very hard hitter.
The Newcomers
Latavius Murray is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
Justin Forsett is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. Man, the Ravens took a bad loss with both Forsett and Flacco and will most likely be finished. Anyway, Forsett had his ups and downs, but in the end, you knew what happened.
Christopher Duan Johnson is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. If anyone should get Comeback of the Year, nobody would have said Chris Johnson. I know he's out for the season, but give the man an award for effort.
Good mentor for David Johnson. He isn't doing too bad himself.
LeSean Kamel McCoy also known as "Shady" is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. Having kind of the same year as last year, but kind of better.
Franklin Delano Gore is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Frank Gore is a great back. Over 12,000 rushing yards in his career. He is very underrated. He should be in front of Lynch.
Not having as good of a season as the Colts were hoping.
New England Patriots running back who established a legitimate running game in New England this season before injuries.
Andre DeAngelo Ellington is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. The first few games he was doing okay until they announced Johnson would be the starting RB. Now he might get that opportunity back.
Douglas Matthew Baranco Martin is an American football running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. Loved him as a rookie. I'm so glad he is back to being the old Doug Martin after injuries.
Having a great season after having a really bad second year.
Le'Veon is #2? This guy OWNED 2015-16. I have no doubt that Le'Veon is definitely top 10 in the game, but not for the season. Williams is at least top 5 for 15-16 considering all the injuries.
DeMarco Murray is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.
Alfred Bruce Morris is an American football running back for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He's having a surprisingly disappointing year because they drafted another RB. He could be on the way out for that reason.
Did slightly better than Hill with carries split.
Mark Ingram, Jr. is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. Another good year for Ingram back-to-back.
Jeremy Hill is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He should be ranked about #18 while Gio about #15.
Darren Lee Sproles is a former American football running back of the National Football League.
Sproles was drafted in the 4th round, 130th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft. He also played with the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles.
Jonathan Creon Stewart is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was a part of Double Trouble with DeAngelo Williams. He showed me that he doesn't need DeAngelo to be great.