Evaluating Current Running Back Ratings in Madden NFL 13

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Posted November 5th, 2012 at 9:30 am

Sitting at approximately the mid-season mark has allowed for some more proper examination of current player ratings in Madden NFL 13. Last time it was the quarterbacks, and in a few weeks they’ll get checked up on again, but this time around focus turns to the running backs.

Of course there is no way to account for everything that goes into a RB’s attributes or their circumstances – which can include but are certainly not limited to their blocking abilities, system of splitting carries and the offensive line they run behind – but again stats at least can frame their performance level and whether they are doing better or worse than their Madden rating signifies.

The current “average” back was calculated by excluding the players who haven’t appeared at all or have been very limited this season. That back is rated 83 and has produced 94 carries for 408 yards on 4.3 yards per carry with 2.5 TDs and 14 receptions for 113 yards.

What running backs are overrated or underrated in relative terms around the league compared to their overall rating in Madden NFL 13? Continue on for a look at every back rated 78+ along with others who have had an impact so far this season. 

Name

Stats

Rating

Status

Adrian Peterson RUSH: 168-957-5.7-6TD REC: 26-150 98  —–
Arian Foster RUSH: 192-770-4.0-10TD REC: 12-77 97  —–
Ray Rice RUSH: 131-622-4.7-6TD REC: 31-251 95  —–
Maurice Jones-Drew RUSH: 86-414-4.8-1TD REC: 14-86 95  Slightly Overrated – INJ
Matt Forte RUSH: 107-539-5.0-3TD REC: 20-179 94  Slightly Overrated
Frank Gore RUSH: 119-656-5.5-4TD REC: 16-121 94  —–
LeSean McCoy RUSH: 127-504-4.0-2TD REC: 28-134 94 Overrated
Marshawn Lynch RUSH: 185-881-4.8-4TD REC: 13-110 93  Slightly Underrated
Jamaal Charles RUSH: 132-634-4.8-2TD REC: 22-158 92  —–
Darren McFadden RUSH: 139-455-3.3-2TD REC: 31-190 90  Overrated
Fred Jackson RUSH: 59-218-3.7-1TD REC: 22-148 89  Vastly Overrated
Ahmad Bradshaw RUSH: 141-618-4.4-4TD REC: 14-108 89  —–
Steven Jackson RUSH: 108-403-3.7-1TD REC: 12-98 89  Vastly Overrated
Chris Johnson RUSH: 147-736-5.0-3TD REC: 23-132 88  —–
Darren Sproles RUSH: 26-117-4.5-0TD REC: 39-323 88  More of a receiver
Michael Turner RUSH: 128-517-4.0-4TD REC: 10-83 88  Slightly Overrated
Willis McGahee RUSH: 146-620-4.2-4TD REC: 21-170 87  —–
Trent Richardson RUSH: 152-575-3.8-5TD REC: 31-240 87  —–
C.J. Spiller RUSH: 78-562-7.2-4TD REC: 24-236 87  —–
Ryan Mathews RUSH: 95-421-4.4-1TD REC: 21-145 86  Overrated
Rashard Mendenhall RUSH: 19-74-3.9-0TD REC: 4-44 85  INJ
Reggie Bush RUSH: 122-534-4.4-4TD REC: 20-171 84  Slightly Underrated
DeMarco Murray RUSH: 75-330-4.4-1TD REC: 17-118 84  —–
Ben Tate RUSH: 43-178-4.1-2TD REC: 9-48 84  Slightly Overrated
Peyton Hillis RUSH: 32-130-4.1-0TD REC: 7-45 83  Vastly Overrated
Jonathan Stewart RUSH: 62-235-3.8-0TD REC: 12-95 83  Overrated
Michael Bush RUSH: 77-263-3.4-3TD REC: 7-66 83  Overrated
Doug Martin RUSH: 154-794-5.2-7TD REC: 20-245 83  Vastly Underrated
Pierre Thomas RUSH: 58-257-4.4-1TD REC: 15-145 82  —–
DeAngelo Williams RUSH: 67-247-3.7-3TD REC: 4-30 82  Overrated
Cedric Benson RUSH: 71-248-3.5-1TD REC: 14-97 82  Slightly Overrated – INJ
Beanie Wells RUSH: 29-76-2.6-0TD REC: 1-24 82  Overrated – INJ
Stevan Ridley RUSH: 150-716-4.8-5TD REC: 6-51 82  Underrated
Alfred Morris RUSH: 164-793-4.8-5TD REC: 5-35 81  Underrated
BenJarvus Green-Ellis RUSH: 142-487-3.4-3TD REC: 10-53 80  —–
Brandon Jacobs —– 80  No appearances
Shonn Greene RUSH: 139-509-3.7-5TD REC: 11-91 80  Slightly Underrated
Jahvid Best —– 80  Not cleared to play
Danny Woodhead RUSH: 48-164-3.4-1TD REC: 19-200 79  —–
Ryan Grant —– 78  V.O. – Not in league
Donald Brown RUSH: 74-319-4.3-1TD REC: 4-54 78  —–
Maurice Morris —– 78  V.O. – Not in league
Jacquizz Rodgers RUSH: 39-137-3.5-0TD REC: 20-137 78  Slightly Overrated
Kendall Hunter RUSH: 60-301-5.0-1TD REC: 7-49 78  Underrated
Felix Jones RUSH: 58-207-3.6-2TD REC: 17-181 77  —–
LeGarrette Blount RUSH: 35-121-3.5-2TD REC: 1-2 76  Slightly Overrated
Mark Ingram RUSH: 47-134-2.9-1TD REC: 1-(-1) 76  Slightly Overrated
Jackie Battle RUSH: 45-202-4.5-3TD REC: 6-49 76  Slightly Underrated
Rashad Jennings RUSH: 63-194-3.1-1TD REC: 18-128 76  —–
LaRod S.Howling RUSH: 51-133-2.6-2TD REC: 9-91 75  Slightly Overrated
Jonathan Dwyer RUSH: 58-299-5.2-0TD REC: 5-32 75  Underrated
Mikel Leshoure RUSH: 92-375-4.1-4TD REC: 20-124 75  Underrated
Andre Brown RUSH: 53-256-4.8-6TD REC: 7-57 73  Underrated
Vick Ballard RUSH: 77-266-3.5-0TD REC: 8-94 72  —–
Daryl Richardson RUSH: 62-335-5.4-0TD REC: 14-99 72  Underrated
Branden Bolden RUSH: 43-234-5.4-2TD REC: 2-11 71  Slightly Underrated
Alex Green RUSH: 87-272-3.1-0TD REC: 11-90 70  —–
Ronnie Hillman RUSH: 32-140-4.4-0TD REC: 6-38 68  Slightly Underrated