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Top 10 Fantasy Running Backs of 2008

DeAngelo Williams rushed for over 1,500 yards and scored an impressive 20 touchdowns to lead all fantasy running backs this season. He leads our top-10 photo gallery.

DeAngelo Williams was a bust during the first four weeks but became a fantasy stud during the plays with three 30-point performances in a four-week stretch (Week 13-16). (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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RB 1
  1. DeAngelo Williams was a bust during the first four weeks but became a fantasy stud during the plays with three 30-point performances in a four-week stretch (Week 13-16). (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Daniel
Who would have thought that Michael Turner was going to be a much better fantasy option than former mentor LaDainian Tomlinson?(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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RB 2
  1. Who would have thought that Michael Turner was going to be a much better fantasy option than former mentor LaDainian Tomlinson?(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Matthew Stockman
Adrian Peterson will likely be the top overall picks in fantasy drafts next season. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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RB 3
  1. Adrian Peterson will likely be the top overall picks in fantasy drafts next season. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Stephen Dunn
Astute fantasy footballers likely rode Matt Forte to the playoffs. The Bears could not do the same. Though, you didn�t have to start Kyle Orton. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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RB 4
  1. Astute fantasy footballers likely rode Matt Forte to the playoffs. The Bears could not do the same. Though, you didn�t have to start Kyle Orton. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kevin C. Cox
It was �not unusual� for Thomas Jones to find the end zone in 2008, scoring a career-high 13 rushing touchdowns.(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
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RB 5
  1. It was �not unusual� for Thomas Jones to find the end zone in 2008, scoring a career-high 13 rushing touchdowns.(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Jim Rogash
LaDainian Tomlinson struggled with a toe injury all year. How far will he fall in 2009 fantasy drafts? (Photo by Ben Liebenberg/NFL.com)
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RB 6
  1. LaDainian Tomlinson struggled with a toe injury all year. How far will he fall in 2009 fantasy drafts? (Photo by Ben Liebenberg/NFL.com)
The Texans have been searching for a feature back, and Steve Slaton proved that he could shoulder the load. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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RB 7
  1. The Texans have been searching for a feature back, and Steve Slaton proved that he could shoulder the load. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Andy Lyons
Brian Westbrooks remains one of the surest fantasy football running backs, especially with a strong finish in 2008. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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RB 8
  1. Brian Westbrooks remains one of the surest fantasy football running backs, especially with a strong finish in 2008. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Jim McIsaac
Injuries kept Clinton Portis from being a top fantasy 5 fantasy running back. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images)
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RB 9
  1. Injuries kept Clinton Portis from being a top fantasy 5 fantasy running back. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images)
Jonathan Ernst
Maurice Jones-Drew proved that he could do it on his own, and will likely get his chance in 2009. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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RB 10
  1. Maurice Jones-Drew proved that he could do it on his own, and will likely get his chance in 2009. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Sam Greenwood
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