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Ranking the top 32 NFL running backs for the 2022 season

By Sayre Bedinger

Feb 6, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; AFC running back Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts (28) runs with the ball against the NFC during the third quarter during the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; AFC running back Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts (28) runs with the ball against the NFC during the third quarter during the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL 2022; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes with the football during the second quarter against the Washington Football Team at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers

2021 stats

  • 1,190 yards from scrimmage
  • 10 total touchdowns
  • 52 receptions

With Davante Adams being shipped off to the Las Vegas Raiders, it’s about to be the Aaron Jones show in Green Bay.

Jones has been a featured runner for the Packers already, but without Adams, I think he’s going to have an absolutely massive role in this offense which could include 80 or more targets in the passing game.

With 40 total touchdowns over the last three seasons, Jones has already proven himself as a dynamic all-around back, and that’s going to a whole new level in 2022.

He’ll split plenty of time with AJ Dillon for the Packers as well, but Jones is poised to be the featured back in one of the most productive offenses in the league.

Jones is one of the more underrated big-play threats in the game today. He has runs of at least 57 yards or longer in each of the last four seasons and can give the Packers that home run ability from anywhere on the field.

I think we’re going to see him easily eclipse 300 total touches in 2022, something he has yet to do in the NFL.

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