So many owners new to PPR-formats think that it is only wide receivers that gain a boost in leagues where points are awarded for receptions. However, running backs that catch the ball also become quite more valuable.

Here's a look at the top 10 reception leaders out of the backfield from 2009:

Ray Rice (BAL) - 78 
Tim Hightower (ARI) - 63
Matt Forte (CHI) - 57
Maurice Jones-Drew (JCK) - 53 
Frank Gore (SF) - 52
Joseph Addai (IND) - 51
Steven Jackson (STL) - 51
Reggie Bush (NO) - 47
Fred Jackson (BUF) - 46 
Darren Sproles (SD) - 45 

The ability to catch so many balls out of the backfield made Rice even a better commodity.  MJD, Gore, and Jackson make already top 10 runners even stronger plays in PPR formats. Receptions in PPR leagues made  Hightower, Forte, Bush and even Sproles relative and legitimate contributors.

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