Running backs are the most consistent of all positions since they handle the ball the most. But which backs were money almost every week?
This ranking considers running backs that started at least 10 games in 2023. Fantasy points were derived using one point per 10 yards rushed or received, six-point touchdowns rushed and one point receptions. Running backs may be devalued in fantasy and the NFL, but they are still likely the most consistent players on your team.
See Also: Quarterbacks | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends
| NAME |
15 PTs % |
GMS |
15 PTS |
25 PTS |
100 YD GMS |
TD GMS |
| Christian McCaffrey |
88% |
16 |
14 |
6 |
12 |
13 |
| Kyren Williams |
75% |
12 |
9 |
5 |
9 |
9 |
| Alvin Kamara |
62% |
13 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
| Derrick Henry |
59% |
17 |
10 |
1 |
7 |
9 |
| Rachaad White |
59% |
17 |
10 |
1 |
7 |
8 |
| James Conner |
54% |
13 |
7 |
2 |
6 |
7 |
| Breece Hall |
53% |
17 |
9 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
| Tony Pollard |
53% |
17 |
9 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
| Travis Etienne |
53% |
17 |
9 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
| Isiah Pacheco |
50% |
14 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
| Jonathan Taylor |
50% |
14 |
7 |
3 |
5 |
6 |
| Saquon Barkley |
50% |
10 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
7 |
| Bijan Robinson |
47% |
17 |
8 |
2 |
6 |
7 |
| Joe Mixon |
47% |
17 |
8 |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs |
47% |
15 |
7 |
4 |
5 |
8 |
| Raheem Mostert |
47% |
15 |
7 |
3 |
4 |
12 |
| De’Von Achane |
45% |
11 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
6 |
| Kenneth Walker III |
40% |
15 |
6 |
1 |
4 |
7 |
| Josh Jacobs |
38% |
13 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
| D’Andre Swift |
38% |
16 |
6 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
| Austin Ekeler |
36% |
14 |
5 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
| James Cook |
35% |
17 |
6 |
2 |
8 |
5 |
| Najee Harris |
35% |
17 |
6 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson |
33% |
12 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
| David Montgomery |
29% |
14 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
11 |
| Zack Moss |
29% |
14 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
| Aaron Jones |
27% |
11 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| Javonte Williams |
25% |
16 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
| Khalil Herbert |
25% |
12 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
| Gus Edwards |
24% |
17 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
9 |
| Jerome Ford |
24% |
17 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
7 |
Only nine backs topped 15 fantasy points in more than half of their games. While top fantasy scorers are obviously well represented, Alvin Kamara, Rachaad White, James Conner, and Tony Pollard were in that group. Only six running backs managed that mark last year and just Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry repeated from 2022. Five years ago, there were 11 that hit the mark and seven that exceeded 80%. Now there is only one.
The volatility from year to year is dramatic. And the truly consistent with high production have all but disappeared.
| 25-Points |
Gms |
100-total-yard |
Gms |
Touchdown |
Gms |
| Christian McCaffrey |
6 |
Christian McCaffrey |
12 |
Christian McCaffrey |
13 |
| Kyren Williams |
5 |
Kyren Williams |
9 |
Raheem Mostert |
12 |
| Breece Hall |
5 |
James Cook |
8 |
David Montgomery |
11 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs |
4 |
Derrick Henry |
7 |
Joe Mixon |
10 |
| Alvin Kamara |
3 |
Rachaad White |
7 |
Kyren Williams |
9 |
| Saquon Barkley |
3 |
Alvin Kamara |
6 |
Derrick Henry |
9 |
| Raheem Mostert |
3 |
James Conner |
6 |
Gus Edwards |
9 |
| De’Von Achane |
3 |
Breece Hall |
6 |
Rachaad White |
8 |
| James Conner |
2 |
Bijan Robinson |
6 |
Breece Hall |
8 |
| Travis Etienne |
2 |
Travis Etienne |
5 |
Travis Etienne |
8 |
| Isiah Pacheco |
2 |
Saquon Barkley |
5 |
Isiah Pacheco |
8 |
| Bijan Robinson |
2 |
Joe Mixon |
5 |
Jahmyr Gibbs |
8 |
| Austin Ekeler |
2 |
Jahmyr Gibbs |
5 |
James Conner |
7 |
| James Cook |
2 |
De’Von Achane |
5 |
Jonathan Taylor |
7 |
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Bijan Robinson |
7 |
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Kenneth Walker III |
7 |
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Najee Harris |
7 |
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Jerome Ford |
7 |
No question why Christian McCaffrey is a top draft pick every summer. Kyren Williams was the biggest surprise even though Blake Corum may interfere this season. There’s been several player moves that will make repeating the above marks in 2024. Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon and Austin Ekeler changed teams. The annual influx of young (and cheap) running back talent also could erode some of the workloads.
