A fading fixture
The number of NFL fullbacks playing at least 20% of their offense's snaps has dramatically decreased.
20184
20175
201610
201511
20148
201316
201224
Source: FootballOutsiders.com
Vikings fullbacks
Vikings offenses have also phased out the fullback, but C.J. Ham is positioned for a rebound in 2019 under assistant head coach Gary Kubiak.
2018C.J. Ham, 13.3%*
2017C.J. Ham, 18.2%
2016Zach Line, 20%
2015Zach Line, 21.5%
2014Jerome Felton, 16.6%
2013Jerome Felton, 28.9%
2012Jerome Felton, 38.3%
* Percentage of team's snaps
Source: FootballOutsiders.com
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