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NFL RB rankings, 1-32: Where does each team's starter land heading into 2025 season?

With the ground game back in vogue, Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 32 RB1s heading into the 2025 NFL season. Who's No. 1? Is Omarion Hampton or Ashton Jeanty the top-rated rookie running back?
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Top NFL running backs of 2024 ranked, from Nos. 1-74: Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry pace position

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 74 starting running backs from the 2024 NFL season. Where does veteran Josh Jacobs land after an impressive first campaign in Green Bay? Does Giants rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. crack the top 25?
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RB Index: Team fits for six running backs set to become free agents in 2025

Maurice Jones-Drew provides team fits for six pending free agents at the running back position. Where is the perfect landing spot for Najee Harris? Which ball-carrier could help Ben Johnson push the Bears' offense forward?
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Ranking each team's primary RB from 2024 NFL season: Saquon Barkley or Derrick Henry at No. 1?

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks each team's primary running back from the 2024 NFL season. Where does do-it-all playmaker Jahmyr Gibbs land? How about rookie Bucky Irving? Check out the entire ranking, 1-32.
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RB Index, Week 18: Five teams that need to upgrade their running back rooms this offseason

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five teams that need to upgrade their running back rooms this offseason. Plus, MJD updates his RB rankings heading into Week 18 of the NFL season.
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RB Index, Week 16: Vikings' Aaron Jones cracks top 15 running back rankings

Maurice Jones-Drew updates his top 15 RB rankings heading into Week 16 of the NFL season. Minnesota's Aaron Jones re-enters the rankings for the first time since Week 8. Where does he land?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

RB Index, Week 15: Top 15 running backs entering final quarter of 2024 NFL season

Maurice Jones-Drew updates his top 15 RB rankings heading into the final quarter of the NFL season, with a rookie making an appearance on his list for the first time this season.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

RB Index, Week 12: The main thing standing between Saquon Barkley and MVP honors? His quarterback

Could Saquon Barkley be the first running back since 2012 to win the NFL MVP award? Maurice Jones-Drew thinks there is one thing standing in his way. Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RB rankings heading into Week 12 of the NFL season, which includes a new No. 1.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (4) makes a run into the Carolina Panthers defense during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sep. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. The Chargers defeated the Panthers 26-3.(AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

RB Index, Week 11: Two players poised to break out in second half

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals two running backs poised to break out in the second half of the 2024 NFL season. Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RB rankings heading into Week 11 of the NFL season.
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RB Index, Week 9: Three running backs with season-saving potential 

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies three running backs with season-saving potential for their teams. Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RB rankings -- a list that includes two new names -- heading into Week 9 of the NFL season.
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RB Index, Week 8: Top five 2025 free agent running backs

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals the top five running backs who are due to become free agents in 2025. Plus, he updates his top 15 RBs heading into Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.
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RB Index, Week 7: Running back reunions that would make sense before NFL's Nov. 5 trade deadline

Davante Adams just reunited with Aaron Rodgers, while Cam Akers headed back to Minnesota. With the trade deadline approaching, Maurice Jones-Drew identifies hypothetical reunions for four running backs. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 RBs in 2024.
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RB Index, Week 6: Ranking top five NFL rushing duos

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his top five rushing tandems in the NFL so far this season. Where does Detroit’s dynamic duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery slot in? Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 individual running backs.
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RB Index, Week 5: Top 15 running backs at quarter mark of 2024 NFL season

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his ranking of the NFL's top 15 running backs at the quarter mark of the 2024 season. Has Derrick Henry done enough to claim the top spot? Plus, one team boasts two representatives.
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RB Index, Week 4: Bears MUST help Caleb Williams with ground attack; top 15 running backs right now

Maurice Jones-Drew says the Chicago Bears are failing No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams in one key area. Plus, there's a new No. 1 in MJD's running back rankings! Check out the updated RB pecking order, 1-15.
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RB Index, Week 3: Biggest offseason running back addition? Plus, a new No. 1 in the position rankings

Who was the biggest offseason addition at running back? Maurice Jones-Drew says it might not be who you think it is. Plus, which player vaulted to No. 1 in MJD's ranking of the top 15 RBs?
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RB Index, Week 2: Who will bounce back? Stay hot? Plus, NFL's top 15 running backs right now ... ranked!

Week 1 was a mixed bag for running backs, so ahead of Week 2, Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights two rushers poised to bounce back and two others who'll stay hot. And for the first time this season, MJD ranks the top 15 RBs in the league.
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RB Index, Week 1: Predicting NFL's top 10 leading rushers for 2024 season

With Saquon Barkley joining a loaded Eagles offense, can the dynamic running back claim his first NFL rushing title? Or will we see a repeat winner? Just prior to Week 1 kicking off, Maurice Jones-Drew predicts 2024's top 10 leading rushers.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs during the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

RB Index: Ranking all 72 starting running backs from the 2023 NFL season

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 72 starting running backs from the 2023 NFL season. How high does Rams RB Kyren Williams fly after a breakout Year 2? Does Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs crack the top 10?
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) runs with the football during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

RB Index: Bills' James Cook among six running backs I was wrong about in 2023

After revisiting his preseason rankings of all 32 RB1s, Maurice Jones-Drew admits he was wrong about six players in 2023. Who exceeded expectations? Who didn't live up to the hype? 
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

RB Index: What's next for Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley? Team fits for top free agent running backs

Maurice Jones-Drew provides team fits for 10 pending free agents at the running back position. Where is the perfect landing spot for Derrick Henry? Could Saquon Barkley play for another NFC East club?
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) hands off to running back Tony Pollard (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

NFL RB Index, Week 18: Three teams whose 2024 starting RB isn't on the current roster

Has Tony Pollard done enough to stay in Dallas next season? Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three teams who will be looking for a new primary RB in 2024. Plus, an updated look at his top 15 RB rankings.
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NFL RB Index, Week 17: Top five rushing quarterbacks 

Maurice Jones-Drew examines the top rushing quarterbacks in the NFL right now. Where does Justin Fields sit? Plus, check out his updated ranking of the top 15 running backs. 
Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NFL RB Index, Week 16: 3 fresh running backs who could impact playoff race; updated top-15 rankings

Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three fresh-legged running backs who could significantly impact the NFL playoff race. Plus, check out his updated ranking of the top 15 running backs right now. Which team boasts two selections?