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Rank the RBs going forward (1 Viewer)
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everydayj
Footballguy
dirtyjay
Footballguy
Didnt know he had to be on my list. I think he breaks down. They run the crap out of him and he is already hurt he isnt find the endzone like he is a custom. He has some tough matchups too. He is my 16, better?
everydayj
Footballguy
Just curious on your reasoning there. I'm not incredibly high on AP for the rest of the year either, but I'd certainly have him in my Top 15. That's all.
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
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Todem - Chris Johnson has been a shell of his former self for two seasons, so it makes sense that people would not expect him to win the job. And frankly, any halfway decent RB would be putting up similar stats in his situation. No offense but we laughed you out of the room when you predicted Landry was going to go off for 100/1400/14 and how did that turn out? I wouldn't go beating my chest right now about this one... If you make enough wild, crazy statements I guess one is going to come true in the NFL. Don't get too haughty about it or people will bring the other ones up
JNB - it's not a preconceived notion that Chris Johnson isn't as good as he once was. I honestly believe Ellington could do just as well as CJ if he takes over for one reason or another (no, I don't own Ellington in even a single league). They are both small backs and CJ is 30 years old. I wouldn't be shocked if the older RB breaks down soon under this workload or gets benched and Ellington doesn't give the job back. Plus, David Johnson is always around to vulture TDs which really hurts everyone's value. To me this situation doesn't have the stability I'd want if I was drafting a guy in the top 10 right now for the ROS. That's why he's not on my list.
To sum up:
-CJ is old, looked washed up for 2 straight seasons
-lots of talent behind him
-doesn't catch passes in this offense
-just fumbled twice
-has a goal line vulture
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Standard Scoring, here are my tiers. I break it down by the advantage they give you over a low end RB2:
Tier 1 (Large advantage):
Gurley, Freeman
Tier 2 (Medium Advantage):
Ingram, Martin, Lewis, D Williams, Ivory, Peterson, West
Tier 3 (Small advantage):
Lynch, Lacy, CJ, McCoy, L Murray, Miller, Stewart
I excluded Forte because I am just unsure about the injury. I think after these 16 players, you aren't getting an advantage over your competition and are just good enough to tread water at RB. I think a championship team ideally has 2 of these guys as starting RBs.
Tier 1 (Large advantage):
Gurley, Freeman
Tier 2 (Medium Advantage):
Ingram, Martin, Lewis, D Williams, Ivory, Peterson, West
Tier 3 (Small advantage):
Lynch, Lacy, CJ, McCoy, L Murray, Miller, Stewart
I excluded Forte because I am just unsure about the injury. I think after these 16 players, you aren't getting an advantage over your competition and are just good enough to tread water at RB. I think a championship team ideally has 2 of these guys as starting RBs.
Todem
Footballguy
Fair enough.Todem - Chris Johnson has been a shell of his former self for two seasons, so it makes sense that people would not expect him to win the job. And frankly, any halfway decent RB would be putting up similar stats in his situation. No offense but we laughed you out of the room when you predicted Landry was going to go off for 100/1400/14 and how did that turn out? I wouldn't go beating my chest right now about this one... If you make enough wild, crazy statements I guess one is going to come true in the NFL. Don't get too haughty about it or people will bring the other ones up
JNB - it's not a preconceived notion that Chris Johnson isn't as good as he once was. I honestly believe Ellington could do just as well as CJ if he takes over for one reason or another (no, I don't own Ellington in even a single league). They are both small backs and CJ is 30 years old. I wouldn't be shocked if the older RB breaks down soon under this workload or gets benched and Ellington doesn't give the job back. Plus, David Johnson is always around to vulture TDs which really hurts everyone's value. To me this situation doesn't have the stability I'd want if I was drafting a guy in the top 10 right now for the ROS. That's why he's not on my list.
To sum up:
-CJ is old, looked washed up for 2 straight seasons
-lots of talent behind him
-doesn't catch passes in this offense
-just fumbled twice
-has a goal line vulture
hardcoredx
Footballguy
Tier 1
Gurley
2 miles down
Tier 2
Ingram
Freeman
Lewis- In PPR leagues, he is closest to tier 1. Best receiving back in the NFL
Martin
Miller
Ivory
Peterson
McFadden
West
Tier 3
Lynch
Yeldon
L. Murray
Bernard
J. Stewart
McCoy
Hillman
Forsett
Woodhead
Tier 4
Duke Johnson
Gurley
2 miles down
Tier 2
Ingram
Freeman
Lewis- In PPR leagues, he is closest to tier 1. Best receiving back in the NFL
Martin
Miller
Ivory
Peterson
McFadden
West
Tier 3
Lynch
Yeldon
L. Murray
Bernard
J. Stewart
McCoy
Hillman
Forsett
Woodhead
Tier 4
Duke Johnson
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AngryPatriot
Footballguy
Gurley is headed for some mediocre games, it's inevitable imo. Foles is not good enough.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
In PPR you missed a guy that has more points per game than every single one of those players not named Devonte Freeman.Banger said:
DoubleG
Footballguy
Foles couldn't have been worse against GB, and all Gurley did is run for 159 yards.
the spanker
Footballguy
Yeldon is simply not getting enough respect on here and his playoff schedule is MONEY.
georg013
Footballguy
As if that hasn't already been an issue these past few games. Right?
AngryPatriot
Footballguy
It takes a while for teams to adjust... I'm not saying he's going to stink but he's not Jim Brown just yet.
Morton Muffley
Footballguy
This has been a fascinating exercise because it seems to me that that everyone's list is basically:
A first tier of:
Gurley
Freeman
AP
Ingram
A giant second tier that is a mix of:
- Underperforming usual suspects from pre-season (i.e Lynch, Forsett, Miller)
- Unexpected over-performers that few are fully sold on (Martin, McFadden)
- Dudes that are on the poster's team who they have convinced themselves can be top ten because they are 1) getting carries OR 2) have a soft upcoming sched OR 3) "why not, huh why NOT my guy everyone else in this tier sux" (D. Williams, C. Johnson, J. Stewart)
- Guys that play for Belichick who look freaking fantastic when they get the ball, but damn how do I trust the Evil Genius (Lewis*)
- Talented RBs that have injury or usage concerns (Ivory, Forte, Murray, Hill)
*Yes, Lewis is in a class by himself...again!
So basically, it's a top tier of 4 guys and a whole lot of who-knows-what-will-happen.
A first tier of:
Gurley
Freeman
AP
Ingram
A giant second tier that is a mix of:
- Underperforming usual suspects from pre-season (i.e Lynch, Forsett, Miller)
- Unexpected over-performers that few are fully sold on (Martin, McFadden)
- Dudes that are on the poster's team who they have convinced themselves can be top ten because they are 1) getting carries OR 2) have a soft upcoming sched OR 3) "why not, huh why NOT my guy everyone else in this tier sux" (D. Williams, C. Johnson, J. Stewart)
- Guys that play for Belichick who look freaking fantastic when they get the ball, but damn how do I trust the Evil Genius (Lewis*)
- Talented RBs that have injury or usage concerns (Ivory, Forte, Murray, Hill)
*Yes, Lewis is in a class by himself...again!
So basically, it's a top tier of 4 guys and a whole lot of who-knows-what-will-happen.
addicted2ff
Footballguy
Standard scoring:
Gurley
Ingram
Freeman
Peterson
Lynch
Miller
Dwill
Martin
Latavius
Ivory
Forsett
McFadden
Gurley
Ingram
Freeman
Peterson
Lynch
Miller
Dwill
Martin
Latavius
Ivory
Forsett
McFadden
cubbie5150
Footballguy
My very personal/subjective ROS tiers (.5 PPR):
Tier 1
Gurley
Tier 2
Ingram / Doug Martin / Deangelo Williams / Freeman
Tier 3
Forte / Adrian Peterson / Lynch / Forsett / Ivory / Lacy / Dion Lewis / Charc. West / DMC / CJ?K
Tier 4
Yeldon / JStew / Lat. Murray / Dem. Murray / Gore / McCoy
Tier 1
Gurley
Tier 2
Ingram / Doug Martin / Deangelo Williams / Freeman
Tier 3
Forte / Adrian Peterson / Lynch / Forsett / Ivory / Lacy / Dion Lewis / Charc. West / DMC / CJ?K
Tier 4
Yeldon / JStew / Lat. Murray / Dem. Murray / Gore / McCoy
dirtyjay
Footballguy
This is going forward not for what they have already done. I said that nice and clear at the very top of my list. It is also my list, not your list or anyone elses list.
Ivory is barely doing anything right now and his injuries are to his legs. But you are more than entitled to not take anything going forward into consideration and only consider the past games that mean nothing going forward.
It is all subjective, seeing as how no one had Freeman on their list to start the year, I think its funny people still claim that projections have to go a certain standard way of everyone elses.
sdsjr3
Footballguy
My list will likely be quite different, but here goes... and explanations following... Also I do not factor potential injury into something like this. I believe that is ridiculous because any player can get injured at any time.
Gurley - He's done enough now to say that he is pretty matchup proof. I tried like heck to trade for him prior to him coming back and failed.
Peterson - They are still committed to him and the talent is still there. I believe Minn is just starting to click which can't be bad for AP
Freeman - Like Gurley, he has performed against all kinds of competition
Lynch - Seattle is fixing what's broke and Lynch will benefit from that
D. Williams - Situation and opportunity here. Steelers O is still great with a healthy Ben.
Ivory - As a Jets fan (full disclosure) I believe they are committed to feeding him the ball. This past week was an anomoly IMO.
Martin - Thought hard about this because I still don't believe in TB as a whole not falling apart
Stewart - Good team that likes to control the clock
C. Johnson - Despite fumbles this weekend I believe the team trusts him, and he certainly has perfomed to this point. Good team
Forte - This is assuming he only misses 1 week. He still a fantasy stud when healthy
McFadden - Opportunity and great O-line. Once Romo is back I think he could be higher on this list
Miller - I struggle to believe that Miami is capable of performing every week. Inconsistant
Lewis - Love him in PPR, but standard scoring I think he drops back to the pack as the Blount gets cold weather carries.
Yeldon - I have a feeling Jax might be better than folks think toward the end of the season. Good schedule
L. Murray - Raider look good, but have a tough schedule. He still disappears some weeks.
Forsett - I'm actually thinking this may be too high. Balt is falling apart and passing game isn't scaring anyone.
Lacy - I believe the Packers will come on strong down the stretch and lacy will be the catalyst.
West - Decent team and situation. Not sure he will be consistant nor score many TDs.
Ingram - Will need to find enz zone because yards won't be there
Bernard/Hill - I'm struggling with this. If 1 takes control he moves way up this list. But I think it will remain a week to week thing
Anderson/Hillman - See above. Although I still don't believe the Broncos can run block as well as they have in the past
D. Murray/Mathews - See above. The issue here is that I'm in the Mathews is better for this offense camp.
Gore - I want to move him up this list, but Indy needs to prove they've gotten their act together first. If so, I think a good 2nd half is realistic
McCoy - UGH. I just don't like the dynamic in Buffalo. He will have some good weeks though.
Gurley - He's done enough now to say that he is pretty matchup proof. I tried like heck to trade for him prior to him coming back and failed.
Peterson - They are still committed to him and the talent is still there. I believe Minn is just starting to click which can't be bad for AP
Freeman - Like Gurley, he has performed against all kinds of competition
Lynch - Seattle is fixing what's broke and Lynch will benefit from that
D. Williams - Situation and opportunity here. Steelers O is still great with a healthy Ben.
Ivory - As a Jets fan (full disclosure) I believe they are committed to feeding him the ball. This past week was an anomoly IMO.
Martin - Thought hard about this because I still don't believe in TB as a whole not falling apart
Stewart - Good team that likes to control the clock
C. Johnson - Despite fumbles this weekend I believe the team trusts him, and he certainly has perfomed to this point. Good team
Forte - This is assuming he only misses 1 week. He still a fantasy stud when healthy
McFadden - Opportunity and great O-line. Once Romo is back I think he could be higher on this list
Miller - I struggle to believe that Miami is capable of performing every week. Inconsistant
Lewis - Love him in PPR, but standard scoring I think he drops back to the pack as the Blount gets cold weather carries.
Yeldon - I have a feeling Jax might be better than folks think toward the end of the season. Good schedule
L. Murray - Raider look good, but have a tough schedule. He still disappears some weeks.
Forsett - I'm actually thinking this may be too high. Balt is falling apart and passing game isn't scaring anyone.
Lacy - I believe the Packers will come on strong down the stretch and lacy will be the catalyst.
West - Decent team and situation. Not sure he will be consistant nor score many TDs.
Ingram - Will need to find enz zone because yards won't be there
Bernard/Hill - I'm struggling with this. If 1 takes control he moves way up this list. But I think it will remain a week to week thing
Anderson/Hillman - See above. Although I still don't believe the Broncos can run block as well as they have in the past
D. Murray/Mathews - See above. The issue here is that I'm in the Mathews is better for this offense camp.
Gore - I want to move him up this list, but Indy needs to prove they've gotten their act together first. If so, I think a good 2nd half is realistic
McCoy - UGH. I just don't like the dynamic in Buffalo. He will have some good weeks though.
MattFancy
Footballguy
Don't agree here. He's currently 10th in yards and is averaging 4.5ypc. Khiry Robinson is out for the year. Ingram will probably see more touches and more goal-line carries. I don't see how Ingram isn't a top 5-10 RB going forward this season.
DoubleG
Footballguy
lol - lighten up Francis. Honestly, with ADP and Ivory off your list, it didn't seem like you had put much thought into it. To a certain extent, while you talk about "looking ahead", your list simply looks like a posting of this past weeks actual performances and how many will perform this coming week. I was just looking for clarification on thought and rationale. Not trying to get into pissing match with someone who is overly defensive about their admittedly subjective list.
dirtyjay
Footballguy
So anyone who left Freeman off their list early this year put no thought into their lists?
How did Lynch perform this past week? McFadden? Miller? Better yet how about Murray? So your argument there does not hold water in any way to being a copy and paste to last weeks results. I think saying going forward and the players you claim I left off worrying me with their injuries seems like rational. All lists are subjective, not just mine. Everyones.
I have never understood why criticizing anyone rankings even exists seeing as how they are never true to how results go and all subjective. I'm going to keep using Freeman as my case in point. Bet anyone who put him on their list would have been laughed at, so, goes to my point.
Not to mention I have not seen a list from you in here but just a lot of telling other people how their opinions are wrong.
PFF's worst players at every position this seasonFair enough.Todem - Chris Johnson has been a shell of his former self for two seasons, so it makes sense that people would not expect him to win the job. And frankly, any halfway decent RB would be putting up similar stats in his situation. No offense but we laughed you out of the room when you predicted Landry was going to go off for 100/1400/14 and how did that turn out? I wouldn't go beating my chest right now about this one... If you make enough wild, crazy statements I guess one is going to come true in the NFL. Don't get too haughty about it or people will bring the other ones up
JNB - it's not a preconceived notion that Chris Johnson isn't as good as he once was. I honestly believe Ellington could do just as well as CJ if he takes over for one reason or another (no, I don't own Ellington in even a single league). They are both small backs and CJ is 30 years old. I wouldn't be shocked if the older RB breaks down soon under this workload or gets benched and Ellington doesn't give the job back. Plus, David Johnson is always around to vulture TDs which really hurts everyone's value. To me this situation doesn't have the stability I'd want if I was drafting a guy in the top 10 right now for the ROS. That's why he's not on my list.
To sum up:
-CJ is old, looked washed up for 2 straight seasons
-lots of talent behind him
-doesn't catch passes in this offense
-just fumbled twice
-has a goal line vulture
Running back: Chris Johnson, Cardinals, 45.3
Johnson has long been someone that puts up the stats but has never graded well, and there are a few reasons for that. It’s easy to run when your O-line is creating holes the size of three people. Currently, the Cardinals have our fourth-best offensive line in terms of run blocking. Johnson’s elusive rating is a mere 40.2, as he’s broken just 20 tackles on 146 touches.
On top of that, the Cardinals’ have one of the most dangerous passing games in the league. So, when you’ve got a really strong offensive line, and a passing game defenses need to focus on, you’re going to get some running lanes. But despite all the yards, Johnson just hasn’t done enough on his own to show he can succeed without the perfect offense around him.
Honorable Mention: Melvin Gordon (50.0), Chris Polk (50.3)
zamboni
Footballguy
Upgrade for Andrews, too. Also potential downgrade for Miller if Ajayi's usage goes up as Campbell indicated.
battlebaby
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
I meant from the last few weeks we did this, but agreed that the recent Cobb addition may dampen that a bit.
dirtyjay
Footballguy
More Carries for Ajayi could be less for everyone else and have no impact on Miller. The knee jerk reaction to notes are far too often.
What is it with people just wanting to throw Miller aside all the time anyways?
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Uncle Grandpa
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Biabreakable
Footballguy
Here are the top RB ranked by total yards/game
Devonta Freeman 126.78
Todd Gurley 125.33
Adrian Peterson 110.38
Matt Forte 109.57
Mark Ingram 100.00
Doug Martin 98.88
Chris Ivory 94.86
Lamar Miller 93.38
Latavius Murray 91.75
Chris Johnson 91.50
LeSean McCoy 91.00
Justin Forsett 88.00
DeMarco Murray 85.71
T.J. Yeldon 84.14
Danny Woodhead 83.44
Giovani Bernard 83.25
Frank Gore 81.56
Darren McFadden 78.50
Jonathan Stewart 75.50
Marshawn Lynch 74.50
Carlos Hyde 74.71
DeAngelo Williams 66.89
LeGarrette Blount 67.71
Charles Sims 65.25
Ryan Mathews 63.25
James Starks 62.63
Duke Johnson 60.89
Melvin Gordon 59.00
Rashad Jennings 58.44
Isaiah Crowell 54.78
Shane Vereen 53.67
C.J. Anderson 53.00
Theo Riddick 51.38
Giovani Bernard and DeAngelo Williams are players I expect to rise on this list over the second half of the season.
Devonta Freeman 126.78
Todd Gurley 125.33
Adrian Peterson 110.38
Matt Forte 109.57
Mark Ingram 100.00
Doug Martin 98.88
Chris Ivory 94.86
Lamar Miller 93.38
Latavius Murray 91.75
Chris Johnson 91.50
LeSean McCoy 91.00
Justin Forsett 88.00
DeMarco Murray 85.71
T.J. Yeldon 84.14
Danny Woodhead 83.44
Giovani Bernard 83.25
Frank Gore 81.56
Darren McFadden 78.50
Jonathan Stewart 75.50
Marshawn Lynch 74.50
Carlos Hyde 74.71
DeAngelo Williams 66.89
LeGarrette Blount 67.71
Charles Sims 65.25
Ryan Mathews 63.25
James Starks 62.63
Duke Johnson 60.89
Melvin Gordon 59.00
Rashad Jennings 58.44
Isaiah Crowell 54.78
Shane Vereen 53.67
C.J. Anderson 53.00
Theo Riddick 51.38
Giovani Bernard and DeAngelo Williams are players I expect to rise on this list over the second half of the season.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I see Forte missing from a few of these lists, don't forget him, he's coming back soon.
That's tough because do you consider one of Gio/Hill to be a handcuff to the other? Same with Hillman/CJA, Woodhead/Gordon, Lacy/Starks
Outside of those 50/50 split situations, I'd rank them like this (combination of situation and talent):
1. Mathews - probably top talent, one of top situations
2. Ellington - as seen above, CJ has been bad but still producing great FF stats
3. Coleman - not sold on talent, but situation is great
4. Bradshaw - maybe a little high, but he always seems to produce while healthy
5. ever controversial C. Michael - what can be said here that hasn't been said?
6. K. Williams - shown flashes
7. Spiller - would be much higher if not for bizarre usage
8. Tre Mason - looked decent last year
9. Langford - mediocre runner
10. Duke Johnson - has looked good in passing game
11. Ajayi - unknown
12. Sims - poor runner, good pass catcher
Most of the other situations are too murky to rank, like New England and the Jets (Stacy, Powell, or Ridley?).
shadyridr
Footballguy
Banger
Footballguy
I have to think that McFadden with 25+ touches/game, no threat behind him (sorry CMike fans), Dez back and Romo on the way that he's got to be top 7ish, no? He's run for 110+ total yards/game over his last 3 and his matchups going forward are solid (TB, MIA, CAR, WAS, GB, Jets, BUF). Basically, one tough game vs. the Jets. I know he's an injury risk but I'm really thinking of putting together a package for him.
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I'd put Langford at #1. Because of Forte's knee and contract situations. Plus, he looked good as a runner and great as a receiving back Monday night. Also did a great job picking up the blitz. 140+ overall yards.
Karlos Williams at #2. McCoy seems to always be nicked up and Williams has shown he can produce.
Mathews at #3. Although Murray has been very durable the past two years. Mathews may be the most talented of all of these guys, but Chip signed Murray to a huge contract and he's not going to reduce his workload.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
No mentions for Sweet Feet?
Meh, Langford faced a cake matchup and only managed 72 yards on 18 carries. If he was playing Denver I'd be more impressed, but SD ranks dead last in the league in yards per carry (4.9). I think he's a flash in the pan. As for Forte's contract, I've been viewing this thread as a hypothetical redraft ranking.
Karlos is ok, but you aren't worried about his concussions?
Mathews is the most talented out of all these guys and is probably in the best situation for him (>6.0 ypc). He'd probably be a top 3 RB if Murray went down.
To the guy earlier who doesn't consider him a handcuff, Mathews played only 25% of the RB snaps last week. He's a handcuff.
sho nuff
Footballguy
kneeshooter
Footballguy
He and Stewart are my two targets after this weekend. After the Titans this weekend Stew faces the following ranked defenses in terms of points allowed to RBs (PPR): Skins (16), Cowboys (2), Saints (8), Falcons (13) twice, and Giants (14, and just lost Hankins). And he's averaged 22 rush/game the last 4.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
As a pure handcuff, give me Thomas Rawls. He scored the highest points total for a Seattle running back this season.....at Cincinatti....in a loss. 169 yards.
More than Woodhead, DeAngelo, Jamaal Charles
, and Lesean McCoy. In fact it's the most Cincy has given up all season.
If Lynch were to go down, you'd have 4 of 6 at home and no top 10 running back defenses. Cake games the first two weeks of the playoffs too with Ravens and Browns in weeks 14 and 15 before welcoming the Rams in fantasy championship weekend.
More than Woodhead, DeAngelo, Jamaal Charles
, and Lesean McCoy. In fact it's the most Cincy has given up all season.If Lynch were to go down, you'd have 4 of 6 at home and no top 10 running back defenses. Cake games the first two weeks of the playoffs too with Ravens and Browns in weeks 14 and 15 before welcoming the Rams in fantasy championship weekend.
tankfrank11
Footballguy
D.Williams does have a history of injuries and a current potential foot issue. Who's the backup? Todman or Pead?
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