Best Madden 24 Running Backs: Top 20 ratings

Every week, EA Sports update the Madden 24 ratings based on the most outstanding player performances in NFL games. Here’s the list of the best running backs in Madden 24 thanks to the top 20 ratings.
To become an NFL champion in Madden 24’s Franchise mode or to build the best team possible in Madden Ultimate Team, you need to have the best players in each position.
A great Quarterback will undoubtedly make a difference in every drive of the game. However, if the play call is to rush the opposing field, you must ensure you have a great running back, whether in the Halfback or Fullback position.
Here are the best running backs in Madden 24, including Nick Chubb, Derrick Henry, McCaffrey, and more.

Best Madden 24 Running Back ratings
EA Sports update the Madden 24 ratings weekly, based on real-life performances. Depending on how the best Madden 24 running backs play in the NFL, they will receive a significant increase or decrease in their Madden 24 rating.
Here are the 20 highest-rated Running Backs in Madden 24:
Rank | Player Name | Team | Upgrade/Downgrade since launch | Rating |
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#1 | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | +1 | 97 |
#2 | Nick Chubb | Cleveland Browns | – | 97 |
#3 | Josh Jacobs | Las Vegas Raiders | – | 95 |
#4 | Derrick Henry | Tennessee Titans | – | 94 |
#5 | Saquon Barkley | New York Giants | – | 93 |
#6 | Aaron Jones | Green Bay Packers | +2 | 90 |
#7 | Austin Ekeler | Los Angeles Chargers | – | 89 |
#8 | Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts | – | 89 |
#9 | Dalvin Cook | New York Jets | -2 | 88 |
#10 | Tony Pollard | Dallas Cowboys | – | 88 |
#11 | Joe Mixon | Cincinnati Bengals | – | 87 |
#12 | Kenneth Walker III | Seattle Seahawks | – | 87 |
#13 | Kyle Juszczyk | San Francisco 49 ers | – | 87 |
#14 | Alvin Kamara | New Orleans Saints | – | 86 |
#15 | Miles Sanders | Carolina Panthers | – | 86 |
#16 | Cordarrelle Patterson | Atlanta Falcons | – | 85 |
#17 | Jamaal Williams | New Orleans Saints | – | 85 |
#18 | Breece Hall | New York Jets | +2 | 84 |
#19 | Travis Etienne Jr. | Jacksonville Jaguars | – | 84 |
#20 | Dameon Pierce | Houston Texans | – | 83 |
The best Running Backs in Madden 24 have a new leader in Christian McCaffrey, who after a brilliant performance in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, gained a +1 rating, dethroning Nick Chubb, who suffered a severe injury and is expected to be out for the rest of the season.
We also saw a great first week from Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers and Breece Hall of the New York Jets, who entered the top 20 after an incredible victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 1.
We’ll make sure to keep this list updated as soon as EA Sports announce new rating changes. In the meantime, you can check out our other Madden 24 guides:
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