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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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9. Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals

2021 stats:

  • 1,519 yards from scrimmage
  • 16 total touchdowns
  • 42 receptions

The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the most dynamic offenses in the NFL.

Led by MVP candidate Joe Burrow, they have one of the most explosive passing attacks in pro football, and Burrow has the ability to spread the ball to a trio of outstanding receivers in Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.

Not to be forgotten, however, is Joe Mixon, who racked up 16 total touchdowns and over 1,500 yards from scrimmage this past season.

The Bengals leaned heavily on Mixon down the stretch and in the playoffs last year. He had 85 touches in the postseason alone and set a career mark with 334 touches in the regular season as well.

Mixon has been nothing if not dependable over the last few years for the Bengals, and even though his career average of 4.1 yards per carry is nothing to write home about, he’s still one of the most effective backs in the league.

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