Ranking the Running Backs: How the Position Shapes Up for Your Fantasy Draft

August 8, 2012   ·   Quinn Cretton   ·   Jump to comments

In a league with fewer and fewer workhorses, finding a running back that will carry most of the load for his team is more difficult than ever before. Though the passing game is sweeping across the NFL and the quarterback position is becoming more and more important in fantasy football, having a quality stable of running backs that can give you 100 yards and a score any given week is still crucial to building a championship-quality roster.
This season, the running back can be broken down into a few categories that separate the elite from the consistent and the risks. Being able to identify which combination best fits your draft strategy can make the difference in your league.
 
The Elites
1. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles
Average Draft Position: 4.4
A year after totaling 20 touchdowns and over 1,600 yards from scrimmage, McCoy enters the 2012 season as the top fantasy football running back.
His combination of a nose for the end zone, an ability...

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