What are NFL running back impact rankings?

FantasyHQ running back impact rankings grade players by on-field value using an impact score and letter grade. Higher scores reflect stronger overall performance for the listed season.

Who leads the 2004 NFL running back impact rankings?

The current leaders are Tiki Barber, Curtis Martin, Edgerrin James.

How often are NFL running back impact rankings updated?

Rankings refresh when FantasyHQ syncs new impact data. Each player links to a profile with fantasy stats, snap counts, and advanced metrics.

Are these the same as fantasy football running back rankings?

No. These boards rank running backs by on-field impact score. For fantasy football running back rankings (PPR, Half-PPR, Standard, redraft, and dynasty), open FantasyHQ fantasy rankings at https://fantasyhq.co/fantasy/rankings/rb.

Where can I find running back sleepers for fantasy drafts?

Use FantasyHQ running back sleepers at https://fantasyhq.co/fantasy/sleepers/rb for late-round upside, then cross-check this impact board and fantasy rankings before you draft.

Running Back Impact

50 ranked 2004 season

NFL running back rankings by impact score — carry volume, efficiency, and overall rushing value. Use FantasyHQ fantasy RB rankings for PPR draft boards.

Leaders Tiki Barber · Curtis Martin · Edgerrin James

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2004 NFL Running Back Leaders

2004 NFL Running Back impact rankings sorted by impact score and season rank.
#	Player	Team	Impact	Grade	Rush Yds	Rec Yds	TD	YFS	Touches	G
1	Tiki Barber NYG · RB	NYG	88.8	B	1518	578	15	2096	374	16
2	Curtis Martin NYJ · RB	NYJ	87.3	B	1697	245	14	1942	412	16
3	Edgerrin James IND · RB	IND	86.5	B	1548	483	9	2031	386	16
4	Shaun Alexander SEA · RB	SEA	85.6	B	1688	170	20	1858	376	16
5	LaDainian Tomlinson LAC · RB	LAC	84.7	B	1335	441	18	1776	392	15
6	Brian Westbrook PHI · RB	PHI	84.1	B	808	703	9	1511	251	13
7	Priest Holmes KC · RB	KC	82.7	B	892	187	15	1079	215	8
8	Corey Dillon NE · RB	NE	82.1	B	1635	103	13	1738	361	15
9	Larry Johnson KC · RB	KC	81.7	B	581	278	11	859	142	8
10	Domanick Williams HOU · RB	HOU	78.6	C	1180	596	14	1776	370	15
11	Jerome Bettis PIT · RB	PIT	78.2	C	941	46	13	987	256	14
12	Willis McGahee BUF · RB	BUF	78.0	C	1128	169	13	1297	307	15
13	Derrick Blaylock KC · RB	KC	77.8	C	539	244	9	783	143	12
14	Warrick Dunn ATL · RB	ATL	77.8	C	1106	293	9	1399	295	16
15	Fred Taylor JAX · RB	JAX	77.7	C	1224	345	3	1569	296	14
16	Jamal Lewis BAL · RB	BAL	77.0	C	1006	116	7	1122	245	12
17	Onterrio Smith MIN · RB	MIN	76.8	C	544	394	4	938	161	11
18	Thomas Jones CHI · RB	CHI	76.1	C	948	427	7	1375	297	14
19	Kevin Jones DET · RB	DET	75.9	C	1133	180	6	1313	269	15
20	Ahman Green GB · RB	GB	75.8	C	1163	275	8	1438	299	15
21	Steven Jackson LAR · RB	LAR	74.5	C	673	189	4	862	154	14
21	Kevin Faulk NE · RB	NE	74.2	C	369	286	3	655	105	14
22	Dorsey Levens PHI · RB	PHI	73.7	C	410	92	4	502	103	13
23	LaMont Jordan NYJ · RB	NYJ	73.4	C	479	112	2	591	109	14
24	Michael Pittman TB · RB	TB	73.2	C	926	391	10	1317	260	13
25	Rudi Johnson CIN · RB	CIN	73.1	C	1457	84	12	1541	377	16
26	T.J. Duckett ATL · RB	ATL	73.0	C	509	15	8	524	107	12
27	Emmitt Smith ARI · RB	ARI	72.9	C	937	105	9	1042	283	15
28	Sammy Morris MIA · RB	MIA	72.9	C	523	124	6	647	154	12
29	Marshall Faulk LAR · RB	LAR	72.5	C	774	310	4	1084	247	14
30	Chris Brown TEN · RB	TEN	72.3	C	1067	147	6	1214	240	11
31	Julius Jones DAL · RB	DAL	72.1	C	819	109	7	928	214	8
32	Clinton Portis WAS · RB	WAS	71.7	C	1315	235	7	1550	383	15
33	Tony Fisher GB · RB	GB	71.3	C	224	277	2	501	103	16
34	Michael Bennett MIN · RB	MIN	71.6	C	344	218	2	562	112	12
34	Amos Zereoue LV · RB	LV	71.2	C	425	284	3	709	151	15
35	Duce Staley PIT · RB	PIT	71.1	C	830	55	1	885	198	10
36	Kevan Barlow SF · RB	SF	71.0	C	822	212	7	1034	279	15
37	Chester Taylor BAL · RB	BAL	70.8	C	714	184	2	898	190	16
38	Deuce McAllister NO · RB	NO	70.7	C	1074	228	9	1302	303	14
39	Antowain Smith TEN · RB	TEN	70.2	C	509	169	4	678	159	11
40	Tyrone Wheatley LV · RB	LV	70.2	C	327	78	4	405	100	8
41	Ladell Betts WAS · RB	WAS	70.2	C	371	108	1	479	105	13
42	Travis Minor MIA · RB	MIA	70.0	C	395	75	3	470	123	11
43	Eddie George DAL · RB	DAL	69.0	D	432	83	4	515	141	13
44	Anthony Thomas CHI · RB	CHI	68.1	D	404	132	2	536	139	12
45	Lee Suggs CLE · RB	CLE	67.9	D	744	178	3	922	219	10
46	Travis Henry BUF · RB	BUF	67.2	D	326	45	0	371	104	9
47	Maurice Hicks SF · RB	SF	67.1	D	362	154	2	516	112	8
48	William Green CLE · RB	CLE	65.5	D	585	84	2	669	177	14

What are NFL running back impact rankings?: FantasyHQ running back impact rankings grade players by on-field value using an impact score and letter grade. Higher scores reflect stronger overall performance for the listed season.
Who leads the 2004 NFL running back impact rankings?: The current leaders are Tiki Barber, Curtis Martin, Edgerrin James.
How often are NFL running back impact rankings updated?: Rankings refresh when FantasyHQ syncs new impact data. Each player links to a profile with fantasy stats, snap counts, and advanced metrics.
Are these the same as fantasy football running back rankings?: No. These boards rank running backs by on-field impact score. For fantasy football running back rankings (PPR, Half-PPR, Standard, redraft, and dynasty), open FantasyHQ fantasy rankings at https://fantasyhq.co/fantasy/rankings/rb.
Where can I find running back sleepers for fantasy drafts?: Use FantasyHQ running back sleepers at https://fantasyhq.co/fantasy/sleepers/rb for late-round upside, then cross-check this impact board and fantasy rankings before you draft.

2004 NFL Running Back Leaders

Running Back Impact Rankings FAQ