Carter's Top 50 NFL Running Backs Of The 2009 Season

It would’ve really dumb to not put Chris Johnson number one on this list. He’s the only runing back to run for over 2,000 yards this season. He scored 15 times on the ground, and he’s was the huge key (along with Vince Young) to the Titans late surge that almost got them into the playoffs. Maurice Jones-Drew is number two mainly because of his 18 touchdowns and he was the key to the Jaguars’ offense. Adrian Peterson is at number three because…well…he’s Adrian Peterson.

With all that said, here’s how I see it this year. Here’s my version of the top 50 NFL running backs that have played the best in the 2009 season.

1. Chris Johnson (Titans): 358 carries, 2,006 yards, 14 TDS

2. Maurice Jones-Drew (Jaguars): 312 carries, 1,391 yards, 15 TDS

3. Adrian Peterson (Vikings): 314 carries, 1,383 yards, 18 TDS

4. Thomas Jones (Jets): 331 carries, 1,402 yards, 14 TDS

5. Steven Jackson (Rams): 324 carries, 1,416 yards, 4 TDS

6. Ryan Grant (Packers): 282 carries, 1,253 yards, 11 TDS

7. Ray Rice (Ravens): 254 carries, 1,339 yards, 7 TDS

8. Jonathan Stewart (Panthers): 221 carries, 1,133 yards, 10 TDS

9. Ricky Williams (Dolphins): 241 carries, 1,121 yards, 11 TDS

10. Cedric Benson (Bengals): 301 carries, 1,251 yards, 6 TDS

11. Frank Gore (49ers): 229 carries, 1,120 yards, 10 TDS

12. Jamaal Charles (Chiefs): 190 carries, 1,120 yards, 7 TDS

13. DeAngelo Williams (Panthers): 216 carries, 1,117 yards, 7 TDS

14. RaShard Mendenhall (Steelers): 242 carries, 1,108 yards, 7 TDS

15. Michael Turner (Falcons): 178 carries, 871 yards, 10 TDS

16. Knowshon Moreno (Broncos): 247 carries, 947 yards, 7 TDS

17. Marion Barber (Cowboys): 214 carries, 932 yards, 7 TDS

18. Fred Jackson (Bills): 237 carries, 1,062 yards, 2 TDS

19. Matt Forte (Bears): 248 carries, 929 yards, 4 TDS

20. Jerome Harrison (Browns): 194 carries, 862 yards, 5 TDS

21. Joseph Addai (Colts): 219 carries, 828 yards, 10 TDS

22. Brandon Jacobs (Giants): 224 carries, 835 yards, 5 TDS

23. Chris “Beanie” Wells (Cardinals): 176 carries, 793 yards, 7 TDS

24. Laurence Maroney (Patriots): 194 carries, 757 yards, 9 TDS

25. LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers): 223 carries, 730 yards, 10 TDS

26. Cadillac Williams (Buccaneers): 210 carries, 821 yards, 4 TDS

27. Pierre Thomas (Saints): 147 carries, 793 yards, 6 TDS

28. Ahmad Bradshaw (Giants): 163 carries, 778 yards, 7 TDS

29. Kevin Smith (Lions): 217 carries, 747 yards, 4 TDS

30. Felix Jones (Cowboys): 216 carries, 685 yards, 3 TDS

31. Ronnie Brown (Dolphins): 147 carries, 648 yards, 8 TDS

32. Mike Bell (Saints): 172 carries, 654 yards, 5 TDS

33. Julius Jones (Seahawks): 177 carries, 663 yards, 2 TDS

34. LeSean McCoy (Eagles): 155 carries, 637 yards, 4 TDS

35. Tim Hightower (Cardinals): 143 carries, 598 yards, 8 TDS

36. Justin Forsett (Seahawks): 114 carries, 619 yards, 4 TDS

37. Correll Buckhalter (Broncos): 120 carries, 642 yards, 1 TD

38. Willis McGahee (Ravens): 109 carries, 544 yards, 12 TDS

39. Jason Snelling (Falcons): 142 carries, 613 yards, 4 TDS

40. Michael Bush (Raiders): 123 carries, 589 yards, 3 TDS

41. Larry Johnson (Bengals): 178 carries, 581 yards

42. Shonn Greene (Jets): 108 carries, 540 yards, 2 TDS

43. Justin Fargas (Raiders): 129 carries, 491 yards, 3 TDS

44. Clinton Portis (Redskins): 124 carries, 494 yards, 1 TD

45. Steve Slaton (Texans): 131 carries, 437 yards, 3 TDS

46. Ryan Moats (Texans): 101 carries, 390 yards, 4 TDS

47. Reggie Bush (Saints): 70 carries, 390 yards, 5 TDS

48. Jamal Lewis (Browns): 143 carries, 500 yards

49. Marshawn Lynch (Bills): 120 carries, 450 yards, 2 TDS

50. Derrick Ward (Buccaneers): 114 carries, 409 yards, 1 TD