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Maurice Jones-Drew reveals two running backs poised to break out in the second half of the 2024 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason. Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RB rankings heading into Week 11 of the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies three running backs with season-saving potential for their teams. Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RB rankings -- a list that includes two new names -- heading into Week 9 of the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason.

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals the top five running backs who are due to become free agents in 2025. Plus, he updates his top 15 RBs heading into Week 8 of the 2024 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason.

Davante Adams just reunited with Aaron Rodgers, while Cam Akers headed back to Minnesota. With the trade deadline approaching, Maurice Jones-Drew identifies hypothetical reunions for four running backs. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 RBs in 2024.

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his top five rushing tandems in the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøso far this season. Where does Detroit's dynamic duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery slot in? Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 individual running backs.

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his ranking of the NFL's top 15 running backs at the quarter mark of the 2024 season. Has Derrick Henry done enough to claim the top spot? Plus, one team boasts two representatives.

Maurice Jones-Drew says the Chicago Bears are failing No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams in one key area. Plus, there's a new No. 1 in MJD's running back rankings! Check out the updated RB pecking order, 1-15.

Who was the biggest offseason addition at running back? Maurice Jones-Drew says it might not be who you think it is. Plus, which player vaulted to No. 1 in MJD's ranking of the top 15 RBs?

Week 1 was a mixed bag for running backs, so ahead of Week 2, Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights two rushers poised to bounce back and two others who'll stay hot. And for the first time this season, MJD ranks the top 15 RBs in the league.

With Saquon Barkley joining a loaded Eagles offense, can the dynamic running back claim his first ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íørushing title? Or will we see a repeat winner? Just prior to Week 1 kicking off, Maurice Jones-Drew predicts 2024's top 10 leading rushers.

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 32 RB1s heading into the 2024 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason. Where does Derrick Henry slot in now that he's sharing a backfield with reigning ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøMVP Lamar Jackson? Check out MJD's full pecking order.

With "The Top 100 Players of 2024" nearing its conclusion, Maurice Jones-Drew assembles his personal top-10 list of ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøtalent heading into the 2024 season. Where does do-everything RB Christian McCaffrey rank?

In his one and only mock of the 2024 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, Maurice Jones-Drew projects five quarterbacks coming off the board in the top six picks! Plus, Buffalo grabs a receiver after the Stefon Diggs trade. Check out the complete first-round projection, 1-32.

With the 2024 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft on the horizon, Maurice Jones-Drew takes a look at this year's running back class, ranking the top 29 prospects at the position.

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 72 starting running backs from the 2023 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason. How high does Rams RB Kyren Williams fly after a breakout Year 2? Does Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs crack the top 10?

After revisiting his preseason rankings of all 32 RB1s, Maurice Jones-Drew admits he was wrong about six players in 2023. Who exceeded expectations? Who didn't live up to the hype? 

Maurice Jones-Drew provides team fits for 10 pending free agents at the running back position. Where is the perfect landing spot for Derrick Henry? Could Saquon Barkley play for another NFC East club?

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks each team's primary starting running back for the 2023 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason. How high does Kyren Williams place? And which player earns the No. 1 spot?

Has Tony Pollard done enough to stay in Dallas next season? Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three teams who will be looking for a new primary RB in 2024. Plus, an updated look at his top 15 RB rankings.

Maurice Jones-Drew examines the top rushing quarterbacks in the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøright now. Where does Justin Fields sit? Plus, check out his updated ranking of the top 15 running backs. 

Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three fresh-legged running backs who could significantly impact the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøplayoff race. Plus, check out his updated ranking of the top 15 running backs right now. Which team boasts two selections?

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his ranking of the NFL's top 15 running backs heading into the final four weeks of the 2023 regular season. Who's No. 1? Where does Miami's dynamic RB duo land?

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his top three rushing duos in the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøthis season. Will the Lions or Dolphins tandem earn the No. 1 spot? Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RB rankings heading into Week 14.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies three running backs who can help secure a playoff berth for their teams down the stretch. Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RB rankings heading into December.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies 10 teams that must invest in the running back position this offseason -- including three of the league's top-10 rushing teams right now.

The semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 will be announced later this month. Maurice Jones-Drew scans the list of modern-era nominees and identifies seven running backs who deserve a gold jacket.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies four ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íørunning backs poised to take off in the second half of the season. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 players at the position right now.

Bijan Robinson was the first rusher selected in the 2023 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, but has the pecking order changed over the past two months of live action? Maurice Jones-Drew re-drafts top rookie running backs. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 RBs in the league today.

 Maurice Jones-Drew reveals the top five running backs that should be pursued in free agency in 2024. Plus, he updates his top 15 RBs heading into Week 8 -- a list that includes three new names.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five running backs who could be on the move ahead of the Oct. 31 trade deadline. Plus, he updates his top 15 RBs heading into Week 7. 

How should the Indianapolis Colts distribute carries in the backfield with Jonathan Taylor back in the mix? Maurice Jones-Drew provides his answer and examines the usage among five other RB committees.  

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his ranking of the NFL's top 15 running backs at the quarter mark of the 2023 season. How many rookies make his list? Which team has two representatives?

Maurice Jones-Drew revisits his preseason rankings of all 32 RB1s and promises to stop underestimating one veteran rusher. Plus, he updates his top 15 RBs heading into Week 4.

With the Los Angeles Rams fielding trade calls about running back Cam Akers, Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five potential team fits. Plus, MJD updates his top 15 RBs heading into Week 3.

With trade talks for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor expected to resume, Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five potential team fits. And for the first time this season, MJD ranks the league's top 15 RBs.

Can Josh Jacobs win his second consecutive rushing title? Or will the ever-consistent Nick Chubb finally stake his claim to the throne? Just prior to Week 1 kicking off, Maurice Jones-Drew predicts 2023's top 10 leading rushers.

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 32 RB1s heading into the 2023 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason. Is Saquon Barkley too low after a major bounce-back campaign? And who earns the No. 1 spot? Check out MJD's full pecking order.

"The Top 100 Players of 2023" continues on NFL+ with the finale on August 7. Four quarterbacks rank among the final 10 selections. With that in mind, Maurice Jones-Drew provides his own ranking of the top 10 QBs entering the season.

"The Top 100 Players of 2023" kicks off Monday, July 24 on NFL+, and three players from the 2021 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft class will be revealed over the first two days (Nos. 100 to 81). With that in mind, Maurice Jones-Drew provides his ranking of the top 10 players from that class heading into 2023.

In his first mock of the 2023 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, Maurice Jones-Drew projects a run of three straight quarterbacks to begin Round 1, but the passers aren't picked in the order you might expect. Plus, a pair of NFC East teams add more firepower to their backfields.

With the 2023 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft on the horizon, Maurice Jones-Drew takes a look at this year's running back class, ranking the top 30 prospects at the position.

Can Odell Beckham Jr. get back to full health and torment defenses at age 30? Will a fresh start help Jadeveon Clowney regain his old form? Maurice Jones-Drew identifies 10 boom-or-bust players on the free agency market in 2023.

Maurice Jones-Drew assembles the perfect running back, combining the traits of some of today's top talent in the NFL. Who has the best hands? Ideal size? Top speed?

Maurice Jones-Drew evaluated every running back who started a game during the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøregular season to create a COMPLETE ranking, from 1 to 75. Did rushing champion Josh Jacobs finish on top?

After revisiting his preseason rankings of all 32 RB1s, Maurice Jones-Drew admits he was wrong about four players, including one Pro Bowler who is set to play in Super Bowl LVII.

Superstar quarterbacks undoubtedly headline the AFC Championship Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs, but Maurice Jones-Drew explains why the running backs will actually decide who wins.

Heading into the Divisional Round, Maurice Jones-Drew ranks the top 10 rushers remaining in the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøplayoffs, a list that includes three teams with two players apiece. 

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks each team's primary starting running back for the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason. Which player earns the No. 1 spot?

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his top five rushing duos in the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøthis season. Will the Cowboys or Packers tandem earn the No. 1 spot? Plus, an updated ranking of his top 15 running backs ahead of Week 17.

Maurice Jones-Drew assesses the Hall of Fame candidacies of Ezekiel Elliott and Derrick Henry, two running backs who could pass him on the all-time rushing leaderboard in Week 16. Plus, check out his updated ranking of the top 15 RBs right now.

Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three running backs with 50 or fewer carries this season who could significantly impact the stretch run. Plus, see which team now has TWO players in MJD's top 15 RB rankings. 

Can the Eagles improve their No. 5-ranked rushing attack? Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights three teams who will be looking for a new primary RB in 2023. Plus, there's a new No. 1 at the top of his RB rankings.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five running backs who can save their teams' seasons down the stretch. Plus, how far did Josh Jacobs climb in MJD's top 15 RB rankings after a huge performance last week?

Maurice Jones-Drew has one thought about the Cowboys' usage of Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard in Zeke's return: Keep it even-steven! Plus, just how far did Pollard climb in MJD's RB rankings after his big Week 11 outing? See the full pecking order.

Has Lamar Jackson been supplanted as the NFL's most electric rusher? Maurice Jones-Drew says yes. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 running backs right now.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies four ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íørunning backs poised for a second-half breakout. Plus, MJD updates his ranking of the top 15 players at the position right now.

After big-time performances from the NFL's highest-paid running backs, Maurice Jones-Drew reminds everyone just how valuable elite players at the position are. In fact, one of those stars enters the top-15 RB rankings for the first time this season.

With the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøtrade deadline just around the corner, Maurice Jones-Drew highlights four teams that should make a move for a running back, including three squads at the top of their respective divisions.

With a number of explosive running backs approaching free agency, Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights seven guys who CANNOT be allowed to hit the open market next March. Plus, MJD's updated ranking of the top 15 RBs features three new faces.

With the trade deadline looming, Maurice Jones-Drew reveals four teams that should inquire about Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey. Plus, a rookie enters the top five in his running back rankings.

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his ranking of the NFL's top 15 running backs at the quarter mark of the 2022 season. Who's No. 1? Where does Texans rookie Dameon Pierce land in the pecking order?

Maurice Jones-Drew takes a look at three teams being held back by lackluster run games. Plus, he provides his updated running back rankings.

Maurice Jones-Drew addresses a concerning trend and provides an updated ranking of the top 15 running backs -- including a new No. 1! -- ahead of Week 3 of the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason.

Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights two rushers who appear to be BACK after several down years and another who he's not quite sold on after a good Week 1 outing. And for the first time this season, MJD ranks the top 15 RBs in the league.

Maurice Jones-Drew reflects on the life-altering impact of his recent trip to Africa, which is detailed in a new episode of ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøNetwork's "¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íø360." Beyond participating in "¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøAfrica: The Touchdown" events in Ghana, MJD had one experience that shook him to his core.

Will Derrick Henry reclaim his spot at the top of the rushing ranks? Can Jonathan Taylor win his second consecutive rushing title? Maurice Jones-Drew predicts 2022's top 10 leading rushers ahead of Week 1.

Episode 7 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" airs on Sunday, revealing two productive QB-pass catcher combos in the players' list between Nos. 40 and 31. With that in mind, Maurice Jones-Drew provides his ranking of the top 10 QB-pass catcher duos heading into 2022. 

Maurice Jones-Drew ranks all 32 RB1s heading into the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason. Does Christian McCaffrey crack the top 10 after battling injuries over the last two seasons? And who holds the No. 1 spot? Check out MJD's full pecking order.

Maurice Jones-Drew shares his first-person experiences working with the first ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøAfrica Camp, where athletes from several African countries had a chance to show off their football skills.

What will the Chiefs' receiving corps look like in 2022 without Tyreek Hill? Maurice Jones-Drew explores who'll get the most touches in 11 of the most crowded position groups across the league.

In his second mock of the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, Maurice Jones-Drew projects a pair of trades to shake up the first round. Plus, FOUR quarterbacks come off the board in the top 10.

With the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft just around the corner, Maurice Jones-Drew takes a look at this year's running back class, ranking the top 36 prospects at the position.

A number of big-name pass rushers have been on the move this offseason, including Randy Gregory, Khalil Mack and Von Miller. How will they fare with new teams? Maurice Jones-Drew examines seven sack artists' relocations, providing 2022 stat projections and analysis.

The free agency frenzy and a bevy of blockbuster trades have reshaped rosters across the league. How could all of these moves impact Round 1 of the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft? Maurice Jones-Drew provides his first mock of this year.

Maurice Jones-Drew assembles the perfect running back, combining the traits of some of the top players in today's NFL. Who has the best hands? Ideal size? Top speed?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be announced next week, and while each finalist is certainly deserving of the honor, not one is a running back. Maurice Jones-Drew aims to right that wrong, identifying eight RBs who have earned a gold jacket.

Maurice Jones-Drew scans the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøand reveals his top 10 ball-carriers, a list that includes four players who will be featured on Championship Sunday.

Trust -- especially in those who have the ball in their hands -- goes a long way at this point of the season. Today, Maurice Jones-Drew lists the five running backs playing in this weekend's Divisional Round whom HE trusts most.

Who is the NFL's NEXT great running back? Maurice Jones-Drew has his eye on one bruising rusher who could be poised for a monster season in 2022. Plus, a final ranking of the top 15 RBs of this season.

Maurice Jones-Drew revisits his offseason rankings of all 32 RB1s -- and admits he was wrong about two players. Plus, a rookie climbs into the top five of his top 15 RB rankings.