Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Back

1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 28: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in for a touchdown as James Butler #37 of the New York Giants defends on December 28, 2008 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by E

2. Matt Forte, Chicago

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 30: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears eludes Darren Sharper #42 of the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome on November 30, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

3. Michael Turner, Atlanta

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 21: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the St. Louis Rams during the preseason game at the Edward Jones Dome on August 21, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

4. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina

MIAMI - AUGUST 22: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers looks for room to run against the Miami Dolphins during a pre-season game at Land Shark Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Panthers 27-17.

5. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 18: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars dives for yardage during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 18, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/

6. Steve Slaton, Houston

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 15: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans rushes during the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 15, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

7. Kevin Smith, Detroit

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 15: Fans are surrounded by empty seats during the game between the Atlanta Falcons against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 15, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

8. Chris Johnson, Tennessee

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 15: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on August 15, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans beat the Buccaneers 27-20. (Photo by Jo

9. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 15: Ladainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park October 15, 2006 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

10. Darren McFadden, Oakland

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders carries the ball during the game against the San Diego Chargers on September 28, 2008 at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

11. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris McGra

12. Frank Gore, San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 07: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs against the New York Jets during an NFL game on December 7, 2008 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

13. Derrick Ward, Tampa Bay

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 21: Derrick Ward #34 of the New York Giants runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers on December 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

14. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 21: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers on December 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by

15. Clinton Portis, Washington

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 22: Clinton Portis #26 of the Washington Redskins rushes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Fed Ex Field on August 22, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

16. Thomas Jones, New York jets

BALTIMORE - AUGUST 24: Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 24, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

17. Tim Hightower, Arizona

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Running back Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Steelers won 27-23. (Photo by Chri

18. Steven Jackson, St. Louis

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 14: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams runs the ball against the New York Jets during their preseason game at Giants Stadium on August 14, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

19. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 11: Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 11, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

20. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 20: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball against the New England Patriots during their preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 20, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

The Rest

MIAMI - AUGUST 22: Running back Ronnie Brown #23 of the Miami Dolphins tries to avoid a tackle attempt by Charles Godfrey #30 of the Carolina Panthers during a pre-season game at Land Shark Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Be