Fantasy Football Running Backs: Workload Watch

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Fantasy Football Running Backs: Workload Watch

By Braden Gall, 9/2/11, 7:00 AM EDT

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