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 2021 NFL running back impact rankings?

The current leaders are Jonathan Taylor, Nick Chubb, James Conner.

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

63 ranked 2021 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 Jonathan Taylor · Nick Chubb · James Conner

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2021 NFL Running Back Leaders

2021 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	Jonathan Taylor IND · RB	IND	94.7	A	1811	360	20	2171	384	17
2	Nick Chubb CLE · RB	CLE	83.9	B	1259	174	9	1433	253	14
3	James Conner ARI · RB	ARI	82.7	B	752	366	18	1118	241	15
4	A.J. Dillon GB · RB	GB	80.5	B	803	313	7	1116	224	17
5	Austin Ekeler LAC · RB	LAC	80.5	B	911	647	20	1558	303	16
6	Leonard Fournette TB · RB	TB	80.4	B	812	454	10	1266	264	14
7	Damien Harris NE · RB	NE	80.0	B	929	132	15	1061	223	15
8	Aaron Jones GB · RB	GB	79.7	C	799	391	10	1190	236	15
9	Darrel Williams KC · RB	KC	79.6	C	558	452	8	1010	201	17
10	Joe Mixon CIN · RB	CIN	79.1	C	1205	314	16	1519	342	16
11	Derrick Henry TEN · RB	TEN	79.1	C	937	154	10	1091	240	8
12	Tony Pollard DAL · RB	DAL	78.9	C	719	337	2	1056	177	15
13	Cordarrelle Patterson ATL · RB	ATL	78.6	C	618	548	11	1166	222	16
14	Rashaad Penny SEA · RB	SEA	78.4	C	749	48	6	797	127	10
15	Najee Harris PIT · RB	PIT	77.7	C	1200	467	10	1667	401	17
16	Christian McCaffrey CAR · RB	CAR	76.9	C	442	343	2	785	140	7
17	Devin Singletary BUF · RB	BUF	76.6	C	870	228	8	1098	238	17
17	Brandon Bolden NE · RB	NE	76.1	C	226	432	3	658	100	17
18	Ezekiel Elliott DAL · RB	DAL	76.4	C	1002	273	12	1275	305	17
19	Javonte Williams DEN · RB	DEN	76.0	C	903	316	7	1219	256	17
20	J.D. McKissic WAS · RB	WAS	75.9	C	212	397	4	609	103	11
21	Dalvin Cook MIN · RB	MIN	75.8	C	1159	224	6	1383	300	13
22	Elijah Mitchell SF · RB	SF	75.8	C	963	137	6	1100	227	11
23	D'Ernest Johnson CLE · RB	CLE	75.7	C	534	137	3	671	125	12
24	Kareem Hunt CLE · RB	CLE	74.8	C	386	172	5	558	106	8
25	Chase Edmonds ARI · RB	ARI	74.7	C	592	311	2	903	169	12
26	Kenneth Gainwell PHI · RB	PHI	74.4	C	291	253	6	544	119	16
27	Nyheim Hines IND · RB	IND	74.3	C	276	300	3	576	113	17
28	Rhamondre Stevenson NE · RB	NE	74.2	C	606	123	5	729	151	12
29	Antonio Gibson WAS · RB	WAS	74.2	C	1037	294	10	1331	312	16
30	David Montgomery CHI · RB	CHI	74.1	C	846	301	7	1147	276	13
31	Melvin Gordon DEN · RB	DEN	73.9	C	918	213	10	1131	241	16
32	Darrell Henderson LAR · RB	LAR	73.9	C	688	176	8	864	189	12
33	Devonta Freeman BAL · RB	BAL	73.9	C	576	190	6	766	175	16
34	Michael Carter NYJ · RB	NYJ	73.8	C	639	307	4	946	203	14
35	Alvin Kamara NO · RB	NO	73.7	C	898	439	9	1337	308	13
36	Jamaal Williams DET · RB	DET	73.5	C	601	157	3	758	181	13
37	Devontae Booker NYG · RB	NYG	73.3	C	593	268	3	861	190	16
38	James Robinson JAX · RB	JAX	73.0	C	767	222	8	989	210	14
39	Rex Burkhead HOU · RB	HOU	72.9	C	427	186	3	613	154	14
40	Miles Sanders PHI · RB	PHI	72.8	C	754	158	0	912	172	12
41	Latavius Murray BAL · RB	BAL	72.7	C	501	75	6	576	132	14
42	Boston Scott PHI · RB	PHI	72.5	C	373	83	7	456	103	9
43	D'Onta Foreman TEN · RB	TEN	72.4	C	566	123	3	689	144	9
44	Ty Johnson NYJ · RB	NYJ	72.1	C	238	372	4	610	116	15
45	Kenyan Drake LV · RB	LV	72.1	C	254	291	3	545	103	12
46	Josh Jacobs LV · RB	LV	71.7	C	872	348	9	1220	281	15
47	Khalil Herbert CHI · RB	CHI	71.6	C	433	96	2	529	119	14
48	Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC · RB	KC	71.0	C	517	129	6	646	144	10
49	Ronald Jones TB · RB	TB	70.8	C	428	64	4	492	114	15

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 2021 NFL running back impact rankings?: The current leaders are Jonathan Taylor, Nick Chubb, James Conner.
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.

2021 NFL Running Back Leaders

Running Back Impact Rankings FAQ