Which backs have collected the most touches the last few seasons?
Athlon Sports takes a look at which running backs have touched the ball the most per game over the last three years and over the last two years. This gives you an idea of both which backs have been given the most opportunities, while at the same time lets you know which backs might be wearing down.
It's interesting to note that Arian Foster, having played just one full season, already ranks eighth in touches per game in both charts.
Touches Per Game, Three-Year vs. Two-Year
Rank | Three-Year Stats | TPG | TCH | GP |
1 | Steven Jackson | 24.3 | 1044 | 43 |
2 | Adrian Peterson | 22.6 | 1060 | 47 |
3 | Chris Johnson | 22.6 | 1062 | 47 |
4 | Cedric Benson | 22.0 | 901 | 41 |
5 | Michael Turner | 21.2 | 911 | 43 |
6 | Frank Gore | 20.8 | 813 | 39 |
7 | Maurice Jones-Drew | 20.8 | 957 | 46 |
8 | Arian Foster | 20.7 | 455 | 22 |
9 | Matt Forté | 20.5 | 982 | 48 |
10 | Ryan Grant | 19.5 | 645 | 33 |
11 | Thomas Jones | 19.3 | 926 | 48 |
12 | LaDainian Tomlinson | 19.1 | 858 | 45 |
Rank | Two-Year Stats | TPG | TCH | GP |
1 | Steven Jackson | 24.2 | 751 | 31 |
2 | Chris Johnson | 24.0 | 768 | 32 |
3 | Maurice Jones-Drew | 23.3 | 698 | 30 |
4 | Cedric Benson | 23.0 | 667 | 29 |
5 | Ray Rice | 21.9 | 702 | 32 |
6 | Adrian Peterson | 21.8 | 676 | 31 |
7 | Frank Gore | 21.2 | 530 | 25 |
8 | Arian Foster | 20.7 | 455 | 22 |
9 | Michael Turner | 19.6 | 529 | 27 |
10 | Rashard Mendenhall | 19.2 | 614 | 32 |
11 | Matt Forté | 18.8 | 603 | 32 |
12 | Thomas Jones | 18.8 | 600 | 32 |
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