Teams have devalued the position in recent years, but the best offenses this season have elite backs as their catalysts.
Those veteran running backs who changed addresses in the offseason have given themselves a chance to showcase the difference they can make in the postseason.
Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl Games. Patrick Mahomes wasn't selected for the first time since becoming Kansas City's starting quarterback in his second season.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is one of the best players in the NFL and his explosiveness makes for some of the best highlights in the league. In his first season wit
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry opened up about Josh Allen's MVP case against his backfield mate, quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Lions move back into the top spot after their decisive win over the Vikings, plus one lesson learned for every NFL team.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry set an NFL record for the most combined rushing yards for a quarterback and a running back, with 2,836 yards.
The Vikings are the No. 5 seed in the NFC and will need to exact revenge against the Rams in order to advance to the divisional round.
The gauntlet that is the NFL regular season is over, and the seven teams in each conference that managed to separate themselves over that 17-game marathon are the only ones who remain standing.
Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy break down the Ravens' AFC North clinch, highlighted by Lamar Jackson’s MVP-caliber season and Derrick Henry’s record-breaking 1,921 rushing yards.
Why the Ravens can win the Super Bowl and a potential fatal flaw. Debunking the myth about the Ravens’ inability to play from behind. Derrick Henry wins PFF’s Best Runner award. ESPN writer gives Lamar Jackson the nod over Josh Allen for MVP.