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Ranking the Top 10 running backs in NY Giants history

By Desmond Novack

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 09: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants warms up before the game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on January 09, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 09: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants warms up before the game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on January 09, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 08: Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 08: Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) /

5. Brandon Jacobs

Accolades: Two-time Super Bowl champion, NY Giants all-time leader in rushing TDs

Career stats: 107 games played, 1,136 attempts, 5,094 yards, 60 TDs

Up next is one of the most underrated players in Giants history, Brandon Jacobs. In his career, Jacobs made his name as one of the most powerful running backs of the 2000s.

After being selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, it would take a couple of years for Jacobs to catch on. However, when he was ready, he made an instant impact, rushing for 1,009 yards and four TDs in 2007, helping the NY Giants win the Super Bowl against the undefeated Patriots.In the playoffs that season, Jacobs would rush for 179 yards and 3 TDs in four games.

Jacobs would follow up the 2007 season well, rushing for 1,089 yards and 15 TDs, helping the Giants make the playoffs once again. However, due to a loss of offense after star receiver Plaxico Burress was arrested for gun charges, the Giants would lose in the first round of the 2008 playoffs to the Eagles. In this game, Jacobs would rush for 92 yards.

In his next three seasons with the Giants. Jacobs would rush for 550+ yards and 5+ TDs each year, winning another Super Bowl in 2011. Following the 2011 season, Jacobs would sign a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. However, a leg injury would limit him to only two games that year. Jacobs would then return to the Giants before eventually retiring.

Jacobs will best be remembered for his electric power and the elite backfield duo he made with the previously mentioned Bradshaw. The part he played in both NY Giants Super Bowl victories will never be forgotten by Giants fans.

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