We don’t just rely on standard statistics like rushing and total yards to evaluate running backs. We take into consideration how much of a team’s offense the back is responsible for. How much better are they than the average running back? How many more yards do they get than a replacement-level back would in the exact same game conditions? How successful are their runs?

Nothing fluctuates more in the NFL than running back ratings. Outstanding running backs can transcend poor offensive lines, and they can transcend record books when blessed with a good one. In addition, the pounding everyone who plays the position has to go through shortens the length of their careers to the point that longevity is rarely an option. Here’s a look at who we believe are the top running backs in the game right now.