NFL: Fantasy Football: Ranking the Top 10 Running Backs in 2006

As a fantasy football team owner, you should pay close attention to the elite running backs in the NFL during training camp. A good and consistent running back can produce lots of points for your team every week. It is also important to study the players around your desired running back. Find out what is the main game plan of the team your running back plays for. If a specific rusher plays for a team that passes the ball more than running the ball, then you may want to look at another player. For every player that you wish to draft, research their statistics from previous years and past injuries. When looking at a running back to feel a roster spot for your fantasy football team, check for receiving yardage and receiving touchdowns. A rusher who can run and catch is a bonus to your team.  A rusher who can run and catch is a bonus to your team.

Top 10 Running Backs

10. Steven Jackson – St. Louis Rams
Jackson started to make some noise in 2005 with 1046 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. This year, the Rams expect Steven Jackson to carry the load in the backfield. Look for Jackson to have a very good year.

9. Carnell “Cadillac” Williams – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The 2005 rookie of the year will be ready to roll for the upcoming 2006-2007 season. Williams is a consistent running back that will get decent yards every week as well as good amount of touchdowns throughout the season.

8. Lamont Jordan – Oakland Raiders
Lamont Jordan had a solid year in Oakland with 1025 yards rushing and 9 touchdowns. Jordan is another consistent rusher that should compliment your fantasy football team very well. Lamont Jordan is also good at catching passes out of the backfield. Last year he caught 70 passes for 563 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.

7. Rudi Johnson – Cincinnati Bengals
In the last 2 years, Rudi Johnson has rushed for almost 3,000 yards and 24 rushing touchdowns. One year I had Johnson on my team as a backup running back. Due to an injury to my starting rusher, I reluctantly put this unknown player in the line-up. He helped me when 5 games straight.