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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Sports- A Look at the NFL's Premier Running Backs

by: Luca R. and Connor K.



Ahmad Bradshaw is currently the second leading rusher in the NFC. He started the season as the second string running back behind Brandon Jacobs. He is on track to have 1618 yards on the season.
Stats- ATT YDS AVG TD
134 708 5.3 3



Arian Foster is the leading rusher in the AFC. His 5.7 yards per carry is second only to Jamal Charles 6.5.
Stats- ATT YDS AVG TD
130 737 5.7 7

Chris Johnson has a league high 178 carries, but is only third in rushing yards. His touchdowns lead the league but his 4.1 yards per carry is unimpressive compared to other players of his caliber.
Stats- ATT YDS AVG TD
178 721 4.1 8

Adrian Peterson is currently the second leading rusher although he already had his bye week. His second in the league 110.9 yards per game sets him on track to have 1662 yards on the season.
Stats- ATT YDS AVG TD
165 776 4.7 6


Rashard Mendenhall is in his second season as the starting running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers starting running back. His first season as the starter ended with a shoulder injury. He is on track to have 1487 yards on the season.
Stats- ATT YDS AVG TD
146 603 4.1 6

Jamaal Charles is the feature back for the Kansas City Chiefs and is currently leading the league in yards per carry with 6.5, way ahead of the next highest average. Second in average is Arian Foster with 5.7. Jamaal Charles has been doubted for his strength and durability throughout a full NFL season.
Stats- ATT YDS AVG TD
103 666 6.5 2

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