Who was the hardest running back to tackle in the NFL?

Jim Brown
He could run through you, around you or right by you, depending on what the situation called for. He was bigger than many of his opponents, and he combined that by being faster than most of them as well. If you were designing the a runner without a weakness, you would design Jim Brown.
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Who is the hardest NFL RB to tackle?

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 strongest RB in NFL?

Best Running Backs in the NFL 2022: Tony Pollard Joins Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb in the Top 10
  • 2) Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns.
  • 3) Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers.
  • 4) Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts.
  • 5) Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders.
  • 6) Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers.
  • 7) Saquon Barkley, New York Giants.
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Which RB breaks the most tackles?

Rock Cartwright has made the most career tackles by a running back, with 76 tackles.
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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 baddest running back of all time?

Nicknamed "Sweetness," Walter Payton is widely considered the greatest all-around running back of all time.
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Who is the fastest RB right now?

10 fastest running backs in the NFL right now, ranked from #10 to...
  • #6 - Breece Hall - New York Jets.
  • #5 - Ezekiel Elliott - Dallas Cowboys.
  • #4 - Saquon Barkley - New York Giants.
  • #3 - Kenneth Walker – Seattle Seahawks.
  • #2 - Jonathan Taylor - Indianapolis Colts.
  • #1 - Raheem Mostert – Miami Dolphins.
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What running back never fumbled?

Phillip Lindsay has the most career carries with exactly 0 fumbles, with 637 carries.
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Who has the best RB stats of all time?

Top 10 all-time rushing leaders
  • Emmitt Smith. Yards: 18,355 (1990-2004) ...
  • Walter Payton. Yards: 16,726 (1975-1987) ...
  • Barry Sanders. Yards: 15,269 (1989-1998) ...
  • Curtis Martin. Yards: 14,101 (1995-2005) ...
  • LaDainian Tomlinson. Yards: 13,684 (2001-2011) ...
  • Jerome Bettis. Yards: 13,662 (1993-2005) ...
  • Eric Dickerson. ...
  • Tony Dorsett.
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Who was the fastest NFL player?

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 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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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 #1 power back of all time?

Jim Brown is a legend. If you do not know why Jim Brown is on this list ,you should go talk to any football fan over the age of 50, and they will tell you. Brown is widely known as the greatest running back, greatest power back (NFL Network ranked him No. 1) and even the greatest football player of all time.
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Who is the best tackle in NFL history?

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL tackles of all time
  • 1 / 22. Art Shell. Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1968-1982. ...
  • 2 / 22. Lou Groza. Cleveland Browns, 1946-1967. ...
  • 3 / 22. Jason Peters. Buffalo Bills 2004-2008; Philadelphia Eagles 2009-present. ...
  • 4 / 22. Tyron Smith. ...
  • 5 / 22. Ron Mix. ...
  • 6 / 22. Gary Zimmerman. ...
  • 7 / 22. Tony Boselli. ...
  • 8 / 22. Willie Roaf.
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Who is the best D tackle ever?

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL defensive tackles of all time
  • 1 / 31. William 'Refrigerator' Perry. Chicago Bears, 1985-1993; Philadelphia Eagles, 1993-1994. ...
  • 2 / 31. La'Roi Glover. ...
  • 3 / 31. Bryant Young. ...
  • 4 / 31. Bill Willis. ...
  • 5 / 31. Haloti Ngata. ...
  • 6 / 31. Brandon Williams. ...
  • 7 / 31. Tim Krumrie. ...
  • 8 / 31. Alex Karras.
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Has any RB rushed for 2000 yards twice?

Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson, who broke the single-season rookie rushing record in 1983, recorded the second 2,000-yard season in 1984. Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards, the current NFL rushing record, and averaged 131.6 rushing yards per game.
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What RB has the most touchdowns in a game?

On December 12, 1965, the rookie running back Gale Sayers of the Chicago Bears scores six touchdowns during a single game against the San Francisco 49ers at Chicago's Wrigley Field, tying the National Football League (NFL) record for most touchdowns in a single game.
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What RB has the most yards in a game?

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards and three touchdowns against the Chargers on Nov. 4 2007. Peterson also set an NFL record for rushing yards in a half with 253 rushing yards in the second half.
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Can a running back throw a pass?

The halfback option play is an unorthodox play in American and Canadian football. It resembles a normal running play, but the running back has the option to throw a pass to another eligible receiver before crossing the line of scrimmage.
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Has a punter ever recovered a fumble?

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga recovers a fumble in the red zone after punter J.K. Scott's kick hits the helmet of a Jacksonville Jaguars' player.
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Has a QB forced a fumble?

7 players are tied for the most career forced fumbles by a quarterback, with 1 forced fumble. The first three are Lamar Jackson, Case Keenum and Geno Smith.
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Who is the best RB player?

Ranking the Top 10 best right-backs in 2022
  • Jonathan Clauss.
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold. ...
  • Noussair Mazraoui. ...
  • Denzel Dumfries. ...
  • Dani Carvajal. ...
  • Joao Cancelo. ...
  • Diego Dalot. ...
  • Kieran Trippier. Although his club career hasn't been stellar, he starts ahead of Alex-Ander Arnold and Kyle Walker, indicating how important he is to Southgate. ...
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Who ran a 3.9 40 yard?

Bo Jackson, former Los Angeles Raiders running back

Some suggested he broke the 4.0 barrier, posting a 3.9 time at the NFL Combine.
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Who is the best rb in the 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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