Best QB-RB Backfield Combinations in Today's NFL

There are 11 offensive players on the field at any given time, and nine of them are important. But the other two, the quarterback and running back, are a little more important—maybe a lot more important.

Yes, it all starts with the offensive line, and a great receiver can single-handedly reshape a defense just by where he lines up. A versatile tight end can cause matchup nightmares, and sometimes an H-back or fullback can be the X-factor that decides the game.

But the passing game runs through the quarterback, and the running game runs through the running back. The signal-caller touches the ball on every single play, and according to Pro Football Focus, 21 different running backs had more…