[maclaudser]

10. Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans: Sure, he's only averaging 50 yards per game but it's the homerun potential that keeps Johnson in the top 10. Every player is allowed to have a few bad games . . . but would anyone be surprised if Chris Johnson went on a tear to end the season?

9. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons: Probably the complete opposite of Chris Johnson, Michael Turner doesn't run by defenders, he runs through them. And despite the fact that every year this guy is supposed to wear down from all the rushing attempts, he keeps on chugging along.

8. Arian Foster, Houston Texans: Cut him a little slack with the whole hamstring issue. After 2010, there's no denying that this guy is an elite running back . . . when he's healthy.

7. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars: It's hard to be the only player worth a damn on your offense but Maurice Jones-Drew is and he's still putting up excellent numbers.

6. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders: How Jason Campbell's injury affects DMC will be interesting to watch. This guy has developed into what the Saints hoped Reggie Bush would become.

5. Matt Forte, Chicago Bears: Forte often doesn't wow people with his blazing speed or brute strength, but he has a good combination of both of those and he's one of the best RBs in the league out of the backfield.

4. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles: McCoy's quickness is what separates him from quite a few other running backs. I often imagine that Felix Jones would be very similar to McCoy if Jones weren't such a weakling.

3. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings: How can you not rank Adrian Peterson first? Well, he might be first if he were in a better situation. I don't know. It's possible we still haven't seen Peterson's talent fully realized.

2. Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens: Ray Rice is like Matt Forte if Forte were in a better situation. Rice is not only a weapon out of the backfield but he's also become a bit of a power back at times.

1. Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills: Is Fred Jackson the next Thomas Jones? This guy just seems to get better with age. Averaging 5.7 yards per carry and 100 yards rushing per game, he's making some Bills fans forget the likes of Thurman Thomas and O.J. Simpson. Ok, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration but the guy can flat out play.

[maclaudser]

Honorable Mentions: Ryan Mathews, Jahvid Best, Michael Vick, Ahmad Bradshaw

[Vodonaeva]

Fred Jackson will be rewarded in Thomas Jones fashion during the offseason..

The Bills first pick will be a RB...

[maclaudser]

Fred Jackson will be rewarded in Thomas Jones fashion during the offseason..

The Bills first pick will be a RB...

Probably. And that pick will eventually be replaced in 1-2 years.

[RokeIdeadioke]

Fred Jackson will be rewarded in Thomas Jones fashion during the offseason..

The Bills first pick will be a RB...

You are a year behind. Their first rounder LAST year was a RB.

Technically.

[Vodonaeva]

You are a year behind. Their first rounder LAST year was a RB.

Technically.

Yes this is true but Fred Jackson wasnt having a Thomas Jones type year that year.

[nannysuetle]

Best doesn't deserve to be in top 32... Hes fast. That's it.

[maclaudser]

Best doesn't deserve to be in top 32... Hes fast. That's it.

Maybe not. He's got some skills though and there are a lot of banged up backs out there with injuries.

[amusaasyday]

McFadden is too low.

[MontyP@thon]

Arian Foster at 8?

LOLZ.

/credibility of this list

[geasurpacerma]

...and DeMarco Murray working his way up the chart.....

[Pinkman]

Arian Foster at 8?

LOLZ.

/credibility of this list

Well, yea I think this list for RBs this year and as of that point Foster had only played 2 or 3 weeks.

[MontyP@thon]

Well, yea I think this list for RBs this year and as of that point Foster had only played 2 or 3 weeks.

No excuse IMO. He gave Chris Johnson a whole bunch of credit for past play by even putting him in the top 10. Foster should have been no less than 3 at any point this year.

[astonmartinrx371]

If McCoy played for a coach who ran the ball and had a brain, he'd be one.

[Pinkman]

No excuse IMO. He gave Chris Johnson a whole bunch of credit for past play by even putting him in the top 10. Foster should have been no less than 3 at any point this year.

I had him on my team and I wouldn't have put him ahead of the other RBs.

MJD is a beast. Defenses just focus on him
DMC up to that point in the season was having a monster year. It's a shame he got injured.
Forte is arguably the best RB this year
Mccoy has 2nd most rushing yards and is hardly getting any carries.
AP. Need I say more?
Ray Rice- ehhhh he's probably a little high, but still ahead of Foster at this point
Fred Jackson has the best YPC this year.

[maclaudser]

I had him on my team and I wouldn't have put him ahead of the other RBs.

MJD is a beast. Defenses just focus on him
DMC up to that point in the season was having a monster year. It's a shame he got injured.
Forte is arguably the best RB this year
Mccoy has 2nd most rushing yards and is hardly getting any carries.
AP. Need I say more?
Ray Rice- ehhhh he's probably a little high, but still ahead of Foster at this point
Fred Jackson has the best YPC this year.

Note what school he went to.

[amusaasyday]

Old Fred Jackson is slowing down.

[Pinkman]

Note what school he went to.

Right. Which is why I figured you would put him that high