Who is the strongest running back in the league?

Derrick Henry is the best running back in the NFL.
In both 2019 and 2020, Henry led the league in carries, yards, and touchdowns. A foot injury cost him nine games in 2021, but he's on pace to rank first in attempts again this season. The Titans deploy Henry as a blunt instrument whenever he's on the field.
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Who is the best running back in the league?

Best running backs in NFL
  • Ezekiel Elliott. ...
  • Alvin Kamara. ...
  • Aaron Jones. ...
  • Christian McCaffrey. ...
  • Dalvin Cook. ...
  • Nick Chubb. ...
  • Derrick Henry. ...
  • Jonathan Taylor. It'd be impossible and irresponsible not to put Jonathan Taylor at the top of this list.
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Who is the best rb in NFL 2022?

Ranking each team's primary starting running back for the 2022 NFL season
  • Josh Jacobs. Las Vegas Raiders · Year 4. ...
  • Christian McCaffrey. Carolina Panthers · Year 6. ...
  • Austin Ekeler. Los Angeles Chargers · Year 6. ...
  • Derrick Henry. Tennessee Titans · Year 7. ...
  • Nick Chubb. Cleveland Browns · Year 5. ...
  • Saquon Barkley. ...
  • Dalvin Cook. ...
  • Aaron Jones.
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Who is the toughest running back of all time?

1. Jim Brown. Jim Brown isn't only considered one of the best players of all time, he's also considered one of the toughest. Brown racked up 12,312 yards rushing for a 5.2 yards per carry average.
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Who is the goat RB?

The three other names always mentioned in the G.O.A.T. RB debate are Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, and Barry Sanders. Solid arguments can be made for each of those Hall of Famers. If it's about longevity and being the centerpiece of a dynasty then Emmitt aka the all-time rushing leader (18,355 yards) is your guy.
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10 Most FEARED Running Backs Of All Time



Has an NFL RB ever won MVP?

From Jim Brown to Adrian Peterson, take a look back at the 16 running backs to win NFL MVP.
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Who is the hardest RB to tackle?

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  • Jerome Bettis: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015. ...
  • Bo Jackson: Raiders RB 1987-90. ...
  • Top 10 Toughest Running Back to Tackle Eric Dickerson: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1999. ...
  • Marshawn Lynch: Raiders RB (5-time Pro Bowl selection) ...
  • Earl Campbell: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1991.
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Who is the most explosive running back?

Far Out And Away #1: Nick Chubb - Cleveland Browns

Chubb is the NFL's most explosive weapon out of the backfield, whether it's deep gashing runs down the field or a nose for the end zone Chubb just gets it done for the Browns.
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Who is the hardest RB to tackle in the NFL?

However, when it comes to who was the absolute toughest for the man with 1,092 NFL tackles to wrangle, Seattle Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch earned the top spot easily.
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Who is the fastest player in the NFL?

In total, 36 NFL players ran faster than 21 mph during the 2022 regular season, but only Parris Campbell and Kenneth Walker surpassed the 22 mph threshold. Campbell's 22.11 mph speed ranks as the fifth-fastest top speed by a ball-carrier during an NFL season since 2016.
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Who is world best football player?

Lionel Messi remains the undisputed king of the football world, though it would be foolish not to raise an eyebrow as he grows older. As an individual talent and based on almost two decades of cold, objective data and warm, unquantifiable magic, he is the best.
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What RB has the least fumbles?

Phillip Lindsay has the fewest career fumbles by a running back with 500+ carries, with 0 fumbles.
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Who is ranked the best running back of all time?

Smith had almost 600 more carries than any other running back in history.
  • Frank Gore: 3,735.
  • Curtis Martin: 3,518.
  • Jerome Bettis: 3,479.
  • Adrian Peterson: 3,230.
  • LaDainian Tomlinson: 3,174.
  • Barry Sanders: 3,062.
  • Edgerrin James: 3,174.
  • Marcus Allen: 3,022.
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Who is the best sleeper running back?

Fantasy RB Sleepers 2022: Potential running back breakouts, steals in fantasy football drafts
  • James Cook, Bills. ...
  • 2022 CONSISTENCY RATINGS: ...
  • ​​Tyler Allgeier, Falcons. ...
  • Khalil Herbert, Bears. ...
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs. ...
  • Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks. ...
  • Tony Pollard, Cowboys. ...
  • Isaiah Spiller, Chargers.
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Who is the best running back duo of all time?

NFL: The 22 Best Running Back Duos of All Time
  1. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. 22 of 22.
  2. Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier. 21 of 22. ...
  3. Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris. ...
  4. Sam Cunningham and Andy Johnson. ...
  5. Leroy Kelly and Ernie Green. ...
  6. Kevin Mack and Earnest Byner. ...
  7. LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles. ...
  8. Randy McMillan and George Wonsley. ...
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Who has the best running defense?

The Tennessee Titans had the best run defense in the NFL this season, surrendering just 76.9 rush ypg and 3.4 yards per carry. Tennessee's pass rush should also improve in 2023 with the return of Harold Landry. With that side, star linebacker David Long Jr. is a free agent and the Titans' cornerback room is a mess.
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Who is the hardest hitter in football?

Jack Tatum

In total, he won 1 Super Bowl and received 8 Pro Bowls, and was nicknamed 'The Assassin. ' He is known as one of the hardest hitters due to his tackle on Darryl Stingley in 1978, which left him paralyzed from the chest down for the rest of his life.
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Who is the heaviest NFL line?

By most accounts, Aaron Gibbons, drafted in 1999 by the Detroit Lions, is the heaviest NFL offensive lineman ever. He weighed 410 pounds.
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Can a RB win Heisman?

Since 2000, 82% of Heisman winners have been (or will be, including this weekend's award) quarterbacks, and only three non-quarterbacks have won the award: Running backs Mark Ingram in 2009 and Derrick Henry in 2015, with wide receiver DeVonta Smith taking home the trophy in 2020.
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Has a non QB won MVP?

In the history of the award, only 3 other positions outside of quarterback and running back have hoisted the trophy: defensive tackle Alan Page, linebacker Lawrence Taylor, and kicker Mark Moseley.
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Has a WR ever won MVP?

No receiver has ever won the NFL's MVP award. Not a single one. Could this be the year that changes? The problem for great receivers is that there's always a quarterback who made them great.
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