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Running back (RB)

Lines up behind or beside the quarterback. Carries the ball on runs, catches short passes and stays in to block pass rushers. Also called the halfback or tailback.

Depth chart as of Nov 4, 2026, 10:20 AM ET · Sources

Where the running back lines up

Where the running back lines upoffense: LT Left tackle, LG Left guard, C Center, RG Right guard, RT Right tackle, TE Tight end, QB Quarterback, RB Running back, WR Receiver, WR Receiver, WR ReceiverLTLeft tackleLGLeft guardCCenterRGRight guardRTRight tackleTETight endQBQuarterbackRBRunning backWRReceiverWRReceiverWRReceiver

Every NFL team's running back, Week 9

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