LetвЂ™s look at some of the complete backs in the league right now, and what they do. While they could see 20+ touches, that ground and pound style of offense is limited to just a few teams. The days of a workhorse back are almost over, as we donвЂ™t see a ton of players getting 20+ rushing attempts a game. The role of a running back in the passing game is higher now than ever before, and that is because they are dangerous coming out of the backfield, but also because passing attempts are up.

If they are ineffective at one and not the other, then you are likely looking at a committee approach. A running back must be able to work in the run game efficiently, but also be a part of the passing game. The modern-day NFL running back looks a lot different from prior eras. This drop-down will break that up for you as you can see fantasy points per game and also total across a few of the popular fantasy sites. Each site has its default scoring system, and you will need to check and see what running backs score best where. We have seen teams like Dallas give most of the snaps to their star running back, Ezekiel Elliott, and then a team like San Francisco will divide their snaps for a few different running backs. Snaps are important for running backs because of how often they can be split up. Yards per reception will be a number that you can break down what backs are gaining the most per catch. You can also break down running backs by the 100+ yard mark for receiving as well, which is possible these days with how often backs are used in the passing game. Receptions, yards, and touchdowns are going to be those production numbers that you look for. targets are going to showcase what running backs are seeing the most pass attempts thrown their way. Under the receiving yards, you can see all the receiving numbers for running backs. Fumbles can give away a starting job for a running back, so see what running backs are fumbling most often because there could be a change of scenery there if the fumbles continue. This could range from two yards to 99 yards. Everybody wants the touchdowns, of course, which are another production stat, but the 'long' column will show you the longest rush of the season for that player. Getting to that 100+ yard mark is always going to be the eye-popping number for a running back, but it could also be a fantasy bonus for you as well. We often like to view things on a per-game basis, so seeing their volume per game will give you an idea of how many touches they will see. Yards are a production stat, but you can see how efficient a running back is with the number of yards they are gaining per attempt. The rushing attempts are simply the number of run plays they are getting. Now starting with the rushing stats, you are going to see a breakdown of their attempts and overall production stats to go with it. We also have to look at how teams approach their running backs, whether that is using a committee or riding their workhorse back.

They work in the run game, and also have a big role in the passing game.

There are a lot of stats that can be accumulated by running backs these days.

Rushing touchdown leaders