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2012 Fantasy Football Rankings – Running Backs

Week 9 RB ranks

Rank Running Back Team Week 9
1 Arian Foster HOU vs BUF
2 Ray Rice BAL at CLE
3 LeSean McCoy PHI at NO
4 Adrian Peterson MIN at SEA
5 Jamaal Charles KC at SD
6 Alfred Morris WAS vs CAR
7 Darren McFadden OAK vs TB
8 Matt Forte CHI at TEN
9 Doug Martin TB at OAK
10 Ryan Mathews SD vs KC
11 Trent Richardson CLE vs BAL
12 Marshawn Lynch SEA vs MIN
13 Darren Sproles NO vs PHI
14 Reggie Bush MIA at IND
15 Rashad Jennings JAC vs DET
16 Chris Johnson TEN vs CHI
17 Ahmad Bradshaw NYG vs PIT
18 BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN vs DEN
19 Michael Turner ATL vs DAL
20 Willis McGahee DEN at CIN
21 DeMarco Murray DAL at ATL
22 C.J. Spiller BUF at HOU
23 Mikel Leshoure DET at JAX
24 La’Rod Stephens-Howling ARI at GB
25 Jonathan Dwyer PIT at NYG
26 Jonathan Stewart CAR at WAS
27 Alex Green GB vs ARI
28 Vick Ballard IND vs MIA
29 Fred Jackson BUF at HOU
30 Felix Jones DAL at ATL
31 Michael Bush CHI at TEN
32 Daniel Thomas MIA at IND
33 Donald Brown IND vs MIA
34 Ben Tate HOU vs BUF
35 Jacquizz Rodgers ATL vs DAL
36 Pierre Thomas NO vs PHI
37 Montario Hardesty CLE vs BAL
38 William Powell ARI at GB
39 LeGarrette Blount TB at OAK
40 Ronnie Brown SD vs KC
BYE Shonn Greene NYJ BYE
BYE Steven Jackson STL BYE
BYE Stevan Ridley NE BYE
BYE Frank Gore SF BYE
BYE Shane Vereen NE BYE
BYE Danny Woodhead NE BYE
BYE Kendall Hunter SF BYE
BYE Isaiah Pead STL BYE
BYE Joe McKnight NYJ BYE
BYE Jeff Demps NE BYE
BYE LaMichael James SF BYE
BYE Bilal Powell NYJ BYE
BYE Daryl Richardson STL BYE
INJ Isaac Redman PIT at NYG
INJ Rashard Mendenhall PIT at NYG
INJ Maurice Jones-Drew JAC vs DET
INJ Cedric Benson GB vs ARI

Running back rankings Week 5

Rank Running Back Points YTD Team Week 5
1 Ray Rice 72 BAL at KC
2 Arian Foster 67 HOU at NYJ
3 LeSean McCoy 46 PHI at PIT
4 Ryan Mathews 14 SD at NO
5 Marshawn Lynch 59 SEA at CAR
6 Adrian Peterson 52 MIN vs TEN
7 Maurice Jones-Drew 56 JAC vs CHI
8 Reggie Bush 56 MIA at CIN
9 Trent Richardson 58 CLE at NYG
10 Jamaal Charles 65 KC vs BAL
11 Matt Forte 26 CHI at JAX
12 Chris Johnson 27 TEN at MIN
13 Cedric Benson 36 GB at IND
14 Stevan Ridley 57 NE vs DEN
15 Frank Gore 53 SF vs BUF
16 Ahmad Bradshaw 25 NYG vs CLE
17 BenJarvus Green-Ellis 41 CIN vs MIA
18 Darren Sproles 43 NO vs SD
19 Steven Jackson 24 STL vs ARI
20 Willis McGahee 55 DEN at NE
21 Ryan Williams 13 ARI at STL
22 Donald Brown 25 IND vs GB
23 Shonn Greene 26 NYJ vs HOU
24 Michael Turner 51 ATL at WAS
25 Spiller, C.J. 66 BUF at SF
26 Fred Jackson 7 BUF at SF
27 Ben Tate 27 HOU at NYJ
28 Rashard Mendenhall 0 PIT vs PHI
29 Bilal Powell 14 NYJ vs HOU
30 Jacquizz Rodgers 22 ATL at WAS
31 Michael Bush 35 CHI at JAX
32 Mark Ingram 15 NO vs SD
33 Pierre Thomas 25 NO vs SD
34 DeAngelo Williams 32 CAR vs SEA
35 Daniel Thomas 15 MIA at CIN
36 Robert Turbin 10 SEA at CAR
37 Mike Tolbert 17 CAR vs SEA
38 Jonathan Stewart 18 CAR vs SEA
39 Tashard Choice 15 BUF at SF
40 Kendall Hunter 18 SF vs BUF
BYE Darren McFadden 37 OAK BYE
BYE DeMarco Murray 33 DAL BYE
BYE Doug Martin 36 TB BYE
BYE Mikel Leshoure 24 DET  BYE

Week 4 Running Back Ranks

Rank Running Back Points YTD Status Team Week 4
1 Arian Foster 57 HOU vs TEN
2 Ray Rice 58 BAL vs CLE
3 Darren McFadden 33 OAK at DEN
4 LeSean McCoy 32 PHI vs NYG
5 Ryan Mathews 6 SD at KC
6 Maurice Jones-Drew 48 JAC vs CIN
7 Reggie Bush 49 MIA at ARI
8 DeMarco Murray 33 DAL vs CHI
9 Adrian Peterson 39 MIN at DET
10 Marshawn Lynch 30 SEA at STL
11 Michael Bush 35 CHI at DAL
12 Doug Martin 32 TB vs WAS
13 Jamaal Charles 46 KC vs SD
14 Alfred Morris 44 WAS at TB
15 Cedric Benson 13 GB vs NO
16 Mikel Leshoure 19 DET vs MIN
17 Stevan Ridley 34 NE at BUF
18 Steven Jackson 18 STL vs SEA
19 Trent Richardson 42 CLE at BAL
20 Darren Sproles 31 NO at GB
21 BenJarvus Green-Ellis 34 CIN at JAX
22 Frank Gore 39 SF at NYJ
23 Chris Johnson 11 TEN at HOU
24 Ahmad Bradshaw 17 NYG at PHI
25 Michael Turner 28 ATL vs CAR
26 Willis McGahee 35 DEN vs OAK
27 Tashard Choice 14 BUF vs NE
28 Shonn Greene 23 NYJ vs SF
29 Ben Tate 25 HOU vs TEN
30 Ryan Williams 10 ARI vs MIA
31 Jacquizz Rodgers 17 ATL vs CAR
32 Pierre Thomas 24 NO at GB
33 DeAngelo Williams 21 CAR at ATL
34 Daniel Thomas 32 MIA at ARI
35 Peyton Hillis 11 KC vs SD
36 Mark Ingram 14 NO at GB
37 Ronnie Hillman 1 DEN vs OAK
38 Jonathan Stewart 13 CAR at ATL
39 Toby Gerhart 6 MIN at DET
40 Kevin Smith 28 DET vs MIN

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Our top RB’s for fantasy football 2012

Rank Name Team
1 Arian Foster HOU
2 Ray Rice BAL
3 LeSean McCoy PHI
4 Chris Johnson TEN
5 Darren McFadden OAK
6 DeMarco Murray DAL
7 Jamaal Charles KC
8 Ryan Mathews SD
9 Marshawn Lynch SEA
10 Doug Martin TB
11 Matt Forte CHI
12 Steven Jackson STL
13 Adrian Peterson MIN
14 Fred Jackson BUF
15 Maurice Jones-Drew JAC
16 Trent Richardson CLE
17 Darren Sproles NO
18 Ahmad Bradshaw NYG
19 Michael Turner ATL
20 Shonn Greene NYJ
21 BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN
22 Willis McGahee DEN
23 Reggie Bush MIA
24 Donald Brown IND
25 Frank Gore SF
26 Cedric Benson GB
27 Kevin Smith DET
28 Stevan Ridley NE
29 Rashad Jennings JAC
30 Evan Royster WAS
31 Isaac Redman PIT
32 Stevan Ridley NE
33 Peyton Hillis KC
34 Ryan Williams ARZ
35 Beanie Wells ARZ
36 DeAngelo Williams CAR
37 C.J. Spiller BUF
38 Ben Tate HOU
39 David Wilson NYG
40 Rashard Mendenhall PIT
41 Michael Bush CHI
42 Montario Hardesty CLE
43 Mike Tolbert CAR
44 Jacquizz Rodgers ATL
45 Daniel Thomas MIA
46 Jonathan Stewart CAR
47 Toby Gerhart MIN
48 Kendall Hunter SF
49 Isaiah Pead STL
50 Robert Turbin SEA
51 Alex Green GB
52 LeGarrette Blount TB
53 Mark Ingram NO
54 Shane Vereen NE
55 Mikel Leshoure DET
56 Roy Helu WAS
57 Mike Goodson OAK
58 Felix Jones DAL
59 Bilal Powell NYJ
60 Pierre Thomas NO
61 Alfred Morris WAS
62 Bernard Scott CIN
63 Chris Ivory NO
64 Delone Carter IND
65 Jason Snelling ATL
66 LaMichael James SF
67 Ronnie Hillman DEN
68 Joe McKnight NYJ
69 Danny Woodhead NE
70 Brandon Jackson CLE
71 D.J. Ware NYG
72 Bernard Pierce BAL
73 Leon Washington SEA
74 Javon Ringer TEN
75 Knowshon Moreno DEN
76 Tashard Choice BUF
77 Ronnie   Brown SD
78 Jonathan   Dwyer PIT
79 Taiwan   Jones OAK
80 James   Starks GB
81 Jahvid   Best DET
82 Dexter   McCluster KC
83 Dion   Lewis PHI
84 Anthony   Allen BAL
85 Lance   Ball DEN
86 Jeff   Demps NE
87 Bilal   Powell NYJ
88 Jackie   Battle SD
89 Jamie   Harper TEN
90 Taiwan   Jones OAK
91 Brandon   Saine GB
92 Deji   Karim IND
93 Chris   Ogbonnaya CLE

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Adrian Peterson

Week 6- Peterson gets the tough Redskins Defense, but you shouldn’t be scared away. This is Adrian Peterson we’re talking about, and he needs to stay in your fantasy lineup.   Week 5- Adrian Peterson is officially back. This isn’t too different from the AP of old, and that means you need to keep him …

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Ahmad Bradshaw

Week 8- Expect Bradshaw’s workload to be much less massive this week after proving he can’t handle it and David Wilson and Andre Brown both now fully healthy. He’s just a RB2 for Week 8.   Week 6- He just ran for 200 yards, so he has to be my top RB for this week, …

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Alex Green

Alex Green will be the backup running back in Green Bay behind James Starks for 2012. As a pass first offense, the Packers don’t figure to use Green much this season. He may see around 8-12 touches a game, which won’t be enough for him to be a starting RB in most formats. Either pick …

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Alfred Morris

Week 6- Morris has looked like an absolute steal so far. The Vikings have a great Run Defense, but Morris should get so many carries he can be your RB1. Week 4- We’re still a bit nervous every week that there will be a changing of the guard as the #1 Redskins Running Back, but it’s …

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Andre Brown

Week 3 – Sunday of Week 2 saw Ahmad Bradshaw go down with a neck stinger, and Andre Brown was surprisingly called upon to handle the majority of carries for the New York Giants.  He ended up with 13 carries for 71 Yards and a rushing TD, to go with 2 receptions for 19 yards.  …

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Anthony Allen

Anthony Allen is attempting to win the backup role to Ray Rice in Baltimore. We currently have him projected at the No. 3 behind rookie Bernard Pierce, and advise all owners not to take a chance on Allen unless he wins the backup job, in which case he would be the handcuff pick to Rice.

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Arian Foster

Week 6- Foster has had an incredible workload so far this season, and there’s no reason to think that won’t continue in this one. Start him with confidence as he is our #1 RB for Week 6. Week 5- The first week Arian Foster isn’t the #1 Running Back. It has nothing to do with …

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Beanie Wells

Week 3- The Cardinals Running Offense has looked absolutely horrible through two weeks, and both Wells and Williams should be avoided in all formats in week 3.   Week 1- Expect Beanie to enter a 50/50 split with Ryan Williams, and shouldn’t be considered more than a Flex play unless Williams gets injured. Some are higher on Beanie than …

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Ben Tate

Week 5- The Texans should be ahead all game against the Jets, and Tate should get plenty of carries as the Texans destroy them. The Texans won’t want to risk their starting Running Back, so they should give the ball to Tate a lot. He’s a low-end RB2 with upside in Week 5.   Week …

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BenJarvus Green-Ellis

Week 6- The Browns are horrible against the run, and it elevates BJGE to a solid RB2 for Week 6.   Week 5- The Dolphins Defense is very underrated against the run, and should really limit Green-Ellis’ performance in Week 5. He has very little upside in this one with plenty of downside. He’s a …

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Bernard Pierce

Bernard Pierce is the rookie running back for the Baltimore Ravens in 2012.  As the backup to one of the game’s true workhorses, Pierce doesn’t offer much value and at best he should be drafted as a handcuff to Ray Rice.  Otherwise, don’t think twice about Pierce on draft day, and look for better options …

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Bernard Scott

  Bernard Scott is expected to be named the backup to BenJarvus Green-Ellis in Cincinnati for 2012, and be the primary change of pace/passing down back. At best Scott should be used as a handcuff pick to BenJarvus, and he certainly shouldn’t be targeted before the 11th round in most formats. As a player that …

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Bilal Powell

Week 5- He’s going to get very few carries in this one, and he won’t be very productive with them. The Texans have an elite defense that should shut Powell and Greene down.   Bilal Powell is projected to be the no 3 RB for the Jets and he has no fantasy value heading into …

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Brandon Jackson

The Cleveland Browns picked up Brandon Jackson in free agency, and he figures to be the third down/ change of pace back behind Trent Richardson in 2012. He doesn’t present a ton of fantasy value unless Trent gets injured, so draft Jackson as a late round handcuff to Richardson, or let him go to waivers …

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Brandon Jacobs

Brandon Jacobs is now with the 49ers, and his role will be slightly different. With 4 solid backs in camp, the 49ers will have a look for every situation, and Jacobs is expected to be the red zone/short yardage back in 2012. INJURY UPDATE – AUG 18 – Jacobs suffered a left knee injury, and …

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Brandon Saine

Brandon Saine is currently projected as the no 3 RB for the Packers in 2012. He had a little run in late game situations last season, and while the Pack may hand him the ball a few more times this season, he should be left off fantasy rosters come draft day.

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Cadillac Williams

Cadillac Williams is currently a free agent without a team for 2012. This page will be updated if he finds a landing spot

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Cedric Benson

Week 5- Expect a relatively big game out of Benson in Week 5. The Packers should be way ahead of the Colts all game, which should lead to them running the ball a ton. The Colts Run Defense is awful, and that means that Benson is a high-end RB2 for Week 5. Week 4- He’s …

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Chris Ivory

Chris Ivory is a member of the crowded backfield of the New Orleans Saints. By the time the season begins he could be 4th on the depth chart behind Sproles, Thomas, and Ingram and for that reason he should not be considered for your fantasy squad in 2012. Chris Ivory

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Chris Johnson

Week 8- You probably had to close and open your eyes again when you saw Johnson as our #1 overall, but it is deserved. After exploding last week, he gets the Colts Defense that saw Shonn Greene run all over them. Shonn Greene. Yea, Chris Johnson should run all over them and have another huge …

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Chris Ogbonnaya

Chris Ogbonnaya had the opportunity to be the Browns starting RB in 2011, and he let it slip through his fingers.  Now that the Browns know what they have in Ogbonnaya, he will resume his role as the no 3 RB behind Richardson and Hardesty in Cleveland.  There is no reason to consider drafting Ogbonnaya …

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CJ Spiller

Week 6- The Cardinals are solid against the run, but I expect Spiller to show his old self in this one. It wouldn’t be surprising to me if he went crazy in this one. He can be your RB2 based on pure upside.   Week 5- Don’t expect CJ Spiller to have a big game …

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Curtis Brinkley

Curtis Brinkley will be fighting for a job this preseason, and hope to make the Chargers roster as either a 3rd or 4th RB.  Either way he shouldn’t be considered for a spot on your fantasy team in 2012.

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Daniel Thomas

Week 5- Thomas’ upside in this one is a touchdown. Keep him on your bench in this one as Bush should see all of the carries. Week 4- Even if Bush is out in week 4, don’t expect a huge game from Thomas in week 4. He still will be splitting carries with the more …

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Danny Woodhead

Danny Woodhead will be primarily used as a passing down back in New England in 2012.  With both Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen ahead of him on the depth chart, Woodhead is not an advisable pickup on draft day 2012.  

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Darren McFadden

Week 8-  McFadden is way too talented to be this mediocre, against the weak Chiefs Defense it would be hard to imagine another down game. Expect him to have a huge game this week, and keep him locked into your lineups as a RB1.   Week 6- Do not worry about McFadden, he is still …

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Darren Sproles

Week 8- Sproles seems to not have much risk from week to week, but also not much upside. He’s going to get you some yards, but almost no touchdowns. He’s just a low-end RB2 in week 8.   Week 5- As we said earlier, Sproles is pretty much immune to match ups. Keep him in …

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David Wilson

David Wilson is competing to be the No. 2 RB for the Giants this preseason, and we expect him to earn the job as the change of pace back behind Ahmad Bradshaw.  Due to Bradshaw’s injury history, Wilson makes for a solid pickup in the final rounds of most fantasy football formats. (12-15)  If Ahmad suffers …

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DeAngelo Williams

Week 5- Williams gets the Seahawks Defense, which is incredibly tough on Running Backs. Williams will be splitting carries, and should remain on your bench.   Week 4- You never will know if Williams or Stewart is the guy to start on any given week, and he need to remain on your bench in week …

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Deji Karim

Deji Karim signed with the Indianpolis Colts in the offseason, but is a long shot to make an impact in fantasy football in 2012. Leave him alone come draft day.

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Delone Carter

Delone Carter is projected to be the backup running back in Indianapolis in 2012.  After a disappointing year in 2011, we recommend you let Carter go to waivers on draft day, if there is an injury to Donald Brown chances are Carter will be available off waivers.

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DeMarco Murray

Week 6- Murray has been awful so far this season, and it would be surprising to see him turn it around against the Ravens Defense. He’s a low-end RB2 for this week with a poor game likely around the corner.   Week 4- Murray gets the extremely tough Bears Run Defense in week 4, and …

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Dexter McCluster

Week 3- McCluster may not even play in week 3, and he certainly shouldn’t be started in any fantasy formats. People are praising Matt Cassell for his big game, but the Chiefs are still a running team. Don’t expect McCluster to have a fantasy impact in week 3.   Dexter McCluster is currently the only …

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Dion Lewis

Dion Lewis will be battling for the backup RB job in Philly this preseason.  Even if he gets the job, he shouldn’t have any fantasy value except as a handcuff to the workhorse LeSean McCoy.  Keep Lewis in mind if McCoy suffers an injury, he could be a hot pickup midseason.  

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DJ Ware

D.J Ware appears to have the inside track to earning the backup RB position in New York.  He has been with the team for a few years and knows the playbook, while rookie David Wilson will still be learning the plays and blocking schemes in 2012.  We recommend drafting Ware as a handcuff to Ahmad …

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Donald Brown

Week 6- Brown could have a solid game against a Jets Defense that has been run all over through five weeks, but he’s still Donald Brown. He’s no more than a Flex option this week.   Week 5- Don’t expect much out of Brown in Week 5, as he faces the Green Bay Packers. The …

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Doug Martin

Week 6- The Chiefs’ Run Defense is so bad, expect a big game from Martin in this one. Keep him in your lineup as your low-end RB1 for this one even with the slow start. Week 4- Martin may have a low YPC, but he has certainly looked a lot better than his stats so …

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Evan Royster

Week 1- I have absolutely no clue to who will start at RB for the Redskins in week 1. If I had to guess, I would think it would be Royster. That’s completely speculation though, and your guess is as good as mine. Whoever does start would be considered a strong RB2, but with Shannahan …

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Felix Jones

Week 8- The Giants have surprisingly been pretty weak against the run, but don’t expect any huge game from Jones. He has proven himself to be a mediocre talent over the course of his career, and is nothing more than a Flex option for this week. Felix Jones will be the backup running back behind …

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Frank Gore

Week 8- It may be a bit far fetched to call a guy who was a third round pick in some leagues a surprise, but that is the case with Frank Gore. I fully expected Gore to bust, and quite frankly so did most people. Against the tough Cardinals Defense, he’s just a RB2.   …

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Fred Jackson

Week 5- Against the 49ers, Jackson is just a low-end Flex option. Try to avoid playing him as this week will likely be a dud.   Week 1 – Fred Jackson gets a tough matchup against a strong Jets defense who shut him down last year. Remember that he does have to compete with CJ Spiller for …

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Isaac Redman

Week 1- A combination of Jonathon Dwyer’s dominance this preseason and Isaac Redmans inability to stay healthy has kept him from being a RB2. I would still consider him a solid Flex option until Mendenhall returns sometime in October. He could still be a three down back until then if Dwyer doesn’t eat into his early …

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Isaiah Pead

Isaiah Pead was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft, and figures to gain the role of backup to Steven Jackson out of training camp.  S Jax will still be the workhorse back this season as Pead learns the offense and blocking schemes at the NFL level, and while he is …

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Jackie Battle

Jackie Battle had the opportunity to prove himself as a top RB in the NFL in 2011 with the Kansas City Chiefs.  He ended up disappointing his team and fantasy owners alike as he wasn’t productive enough, and 2012 will find him in San Diego.  We currently have him projected as the No 3 RB, …

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Jacquizz Rodgers

Week 5- Keep Rodgers on your bench in this week. He will get less carries than Turner will, and hasn’t shown he can be productive so far.   Week 4- Sooner or later, Rodgers will become the featured back for the pass happy Falcons. It looks like Rodgers will be splitting carries with Turner for …

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Jahvid Best

Jahvid Best is a player on the brink, he is currently on the PUP list, and no one is sure if he will ever return to game action.  He suffered numerous concussions a year ago, and while we still project him to play for the Lions at some point this season, he is worth no …

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Jamaal Charles

Week 8- Charles is leading the NFL in rushing yards per game. He may get a little less work with Hillis returning this week, but it’s hard to imagine them splitting carries again after how productive Charles has been. He’s an obvious RB1 this week against the weak Raiders Defense. Week 6- Personally, I was …

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James Starks

James Starks is expected to be cut by the Packers as he deals with a nagging turf toe injury.  He goes from being a low end RB2/RB3, to an afterthought in fantasy drafts for 2012.  Leave Starks alone on draft day, as he will have to overcome injuries to find a new home.

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Jamie Harper

Jamie Harper is third on the depth chart at RB for the Titans. He should be ignored on draft day as numerous injuries would need to occur for him to have fantasy value

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Jason Snelling

Jason Snelling will be splitting snaps in Atlanta this year with Jacquizz Rodgers and Michael Turner.  In PPR formats, Snelling could have limited value as we do have him projected to catch 25 balls out of the backfield this season, making him a nice sleeper pick in the late rounds of PPR drafts.  If you …

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Javon Ringer

The Tennessee Titans rely on Chris Johnson so much that Javon Ringer is no better than a solid handcuff option in 2012.  If CJ2K goes down to injury, Ringer is a nice player to have as he has shown ability in the past to make big plays.  If you own Johnson, consider Ringer in the …

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Jeff Demps

Jeff Demps skipped the 2012 NFL Draft to concentrate on the London Olympics, and the move paid off as he won the silver medal as part of the men’s 4×100 relay team.  Demps proved he was one of the fastest men on the planet in the olympics, and now he will be looking to do …

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Joe McKnight

Joe McKnight will be backing up Shonn Greene for the New York Jets in 2012, but he might as well be backing up Tim Tebow as well. With Tebow taking most of the red zone looks, and rushing TD’s, and Shonn Greene taking care of the rest, Joe McKnight doesn’t figure to have a prominent …

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Jonathan Dwyer

Week 9 - In Week 8 Jonathan Dwyer ran 17 times for 107 yards, giving him back to back weeks of over 100 yards on the ground for the Steelers.  He has played well enough that we expect him to hold on to the starting job even when Mendenhall and Redman return from injury.  If Dwyer …

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Jonathan Stewart

Week 5- On most weeks we wonder which Seahawks Running Back will be productive, not this one. The Panthers play the Seahawks, who should completely shut Stewart and Williams down.   Week 4- Like Deangelo Williams, Stewart should remain on your bench in week 4. You will never know if you should start Williams or …

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Joseph Addai

Joseph Addai is currently a free agent without a team for 2012, he was cut by the Patriots earlier this summer and this page will be updated if he finds a landing spot

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Kahlil Bell

Kahlil Bell will open the 2012 season as the 3rd string RB for the Chicago Bears and he should be on no one’s radar come draft day. Leave Bell to waivers.

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Kendall Hunter

Week 5- Kendall Hunter could get some carries against the Bills Defense, but he’s a big risk. He’s a low-end Flex in Week 5. Kendall Hunter enters 2012 in a role he is familiar with as he will be the backup to Frank Gore once again.  It will be quite a bit different this time …

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Kevin Smith

Week 4- If Leshoure doesn’t play, Smith may be a solid Flex option. However, we expect him to play and makes Smith unplayable. Smith didn’t get a single touch in week 4, and Leshoure is clearly the top guy in the Lions’ Running Back. Week 3- Kevin Smith gets a great matchup against the Titans Defense, and …

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Knowshon Moreno

To Broncos have given Knowshown Moreno plenty of opportunities to produce at the pro level, but he has been one of the biggest busts in recent years. With Willis McGahee at no 1, and Ronnie Hillman emerging as the potential no 2 in camp, Moreno could very easily fall down (or off) the depth chart …

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Kregg Lumpkin

Kregg Lumpkin is currently a free agent without a team for 2012.  This page will be updated if he finds a landing spot

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LaDainian Tomlinson

LaDainian Tomlinson a.k.a LT officially retired from football during the offseason.  Make sure to draft him in your fantasy hall of fame leagues as he is a guaranteed to make it his first year of eligibility.

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LaMichael James

LaMichael James could be the workhorse back of the future for the San Francisco 49ers.  That future is not now, as James will be buried behind Gore, Hunter and Jacobs.  There would need to be injuries to Gore and Hunter for James to have any fantasy value this season, leave him to waivers come draft …

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Lance Ball

Lance Ball may not even make the Broncos roster this season, and if he does he will be so far down the depth chart that he won’t have a fantasy impact. Leave him alone on draft day  

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LeGarrette Blount

One of the biggest disapointments of the 2011 season was LeGarrette Blount of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  He was handed the starting job and was unable to capitalize with the exception of one big game vs the Green Bay Packers.  The Bucs attempted to fix the problem by drafting Doug Martin, and now the two …

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Leon Washington

Leon Washington projects to be third on the depth chart for the Seahawks in 2012.  If Marshawn Lynch is suspended for any length of time, Washington could get some run as a backup to Robert Turbin, but he still won’t have much fantasy value.  Leave him alone on draft day

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Lesean McCoy

Week 8- The Falcons are very vulnerable on the ground, and the Eagles should run it down their throat. Key word: Should. For some reason Andy Reid refuses to use McCoy as much as he should, and then admits he should have used him more after the game. I think Reid won’t be able to …

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Marion Barber

After committing one of the more embarrasing blunders in 2011 against the Denver Broncos where he failed to get out of bounds in a late game situation, Marion Barber decided to retire.

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Mark Ingram

Week 5- Ingram isn’t very talented, is splitting carries, and has a bad match up this week. If he doesn’t get a touchdown, he won’t be fantasy relevant.   Week 4- I was never on the Ingram bandwagon, and with Thomas emerging as the guy who gets the majority of the Saints’ carries Ingram should …

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Marshawn Lynch

Week 8- The Lions Run Defense hasn’t been nearly as strong as expected. Suh has not looked the same since his rookie year and Lynch should have his typical strong game. Keep him in your lineups as a RB1. Week 6- I’m a believer in the Patriots’ Run Defense, so I wouldn’t be surprised if …

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Matt Forte

Week 8- Matt Forte is extremely productive between the twenties, but he typically doesn’t have too much upside without goalline carries. Against the extremely weak Panthers Defense, expect him to break one for a TD and keep him as your RB1.   Week 5- Expect this to be the week where Forte gets his normal …

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Maurice Jones-Drew

Week 5- MJD didn’t get the ball as much as you would hope in week 4, and it lead to a down week for fantasy owners. That is a trend that could continue in Week 5 as the Bears should be ahead for the majority of the game. Still, he’s an elite player that you …

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Michael Bush

Week 5- With Matt Forte likely getting his full compliment of carries back, Bush goes back to just being a low-end Flex. Hope for a touchdown, but if he doesn’t get one, he won’t be fantasy relevant.   Week 4- With Matt Forte likely returning in week 4, Bush is a Flex option at best …

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Michael Turner

Week 6- We remain extremely stubborn on Michael Turner, even after 3 straight solid games. He can’t be trusted as more than a low-end RB2.   Week 5- Michael Turner has had two big games in a row, so he’s back to a RB1, right? Nope, expect Turner to go back to his typical slow …

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Mike Goodson

Mike Goodson should be a hot commodity at the end of fantasy drafts as a handcuff to Darren McFadden, since McFadden hasn’t ever completed a full season in the NFL, chances are that Goodson will get some run at running back.  We recommend a pick around rounds 9 or 10 for a backup RB in …

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Mike Tolbert

Week 5- Tolbert could get a touchdown, or he could put up zero points for your team. Keep him on your bench in Week 5.   By now everyone knows what to expect out of Mike Tolbert, every week he will be a candidate to score a TD or two for the Panthers as he …

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Mikel Leshoure

Week 6- Leshoure gets the Eagles Run Defense, which has proven to be elite. Try to keep him on your bench in this one, or as an OK Flex option.   Week 4- Leshoure is questionable for week 4, but if he plays you should keep him in your lineup as your RB2. The Vikings …

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Montario Hardesty

Montario Hardesty had his chance in 2011 to show what he could do, and he didn’t impress the Browns.  Cleveland went out and drafted Trent Richardson, and Hardesty doesn’t figure to touch the ball more than 5-8 times a game in 2012.  Let him go on draft day and look elsewhere for sleeper options.

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Peyton Hillis

Week 4- Hillis is likely out in week 4, and get him out of your fantasy lineups.   Week 3- Peyton Hillis has been a dissapointment through two weeks of Football. Despite an easy matchup against the horrible Saints Defense, Hillis is best left avoided in week 3 with Jamaal Charles splitting carries.   Week …

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Pierre Thomas

Week 5- Pierre Thomas should get a few more carries than Ingram will, but that still isn’t much. Try to keep him on your bench as Ingram will take away all his goalline carries, and you can’t expect too many yards from him.   Week 4- Thomas is officially a better fantasy option than Mark …

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Rashad Jennings

Week 8- It’s been 7 weeks since we’ve written anything about Rashad Jennings, but he’s coming back with a bang. Jennings isn’t as far off MJD as you would think, and owners who had the #1 waiver priority are happy. Keep him in your lineup as a low-end RB1 until MJD comes back. Week 1- …

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Rashard Mendenhall

Week 5- Don’t expect a lot from Mendenhall in his first game back. He should be eased back, and gets the very tough Eagles Defense. He has a much brighter yearly outlook rather than a weekly one, so he’s just a low-end Flex option for this week. If and when Rashard Mendenhall returns to the …

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Ray Rice

Week 6- It’s Ray Rice, you better be starting him as your RB1.   Week 5- Rice wasn’t quite as good as you would hope against the horrible Browns Defense last year, but you can expect him to be in this one. The Chiefs Defense is absolutely awful against the run, and the Ravens should …

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Reggie Bush

Week 8- If Reggie Bush is healthy, he should tear the Jets’ 31st ranked run defense to pieces. He’s a high risk/high reward guy for Week 8.   Week 6- Even though Bush had a solid fantasy day in Week 5, he still didn’t look like the same guy. He should be fine following his …

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Robert Turbin

Week 5- Expect Lynch to have the entire workload for the Seahawks, which should leave Turbin on your bench. Robert Turbin is a name you want to remember come draft day. There is an above average chance that Marshawn Lynch could miss some time due to suspension for his most recent run-in with the law, …

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Ronnie Brown

Week 1- Ronnie Brown will likely get the majority of the carries for Ryan Matthews the first two weeks. Still, he’s not that good anymore and will still be splitting carries in a pass first offense. He can be considered a low-end Flex play, but hopefully you don’t have to play him.   Ronnie Brown …

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Ronnie Hillman

Week 4- Hillman is the most talented Broncos Running Back. If McGahee is out, he should be splitting carries with Lance Ball in a passing offense. He should remain on your bench(or the wire) in week 4.   Ronnie Hillman is expected to be a solid late round sleeper pick in fantasy football 2012.  Early …

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Roy Helu

Week 1- Coming into the year, Helu looked like he was going to be the starting RB for the Redskins. Shannahan of course is making things confusing and like always nobody knows who will be starting. Whoever does start will likely be a strong RB2, but nobody knows who it will be for sure.   …

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Ryan Grant

Ryan Grant is currently a free agent without a team for 2012.  This page will be updated if he finds a landing spot

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Ryan Mathews

Week 8- Remember when Ahmad Bradshaw ran for over 200 yards a couple of weeks ago? Yea, Ryan Mathews is better than Ahmad Bradshaw. He could have a huge game in this one and should be plugged in as your RB1.   Week 6- Mathews is probably going to be behind all game in this …

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Ryan Torain

Ryan Torain is currently a free agent without a team for 2012. This page will be updated if he finds a landing spot

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Ryan Williams

Week 4- Williams looked really good at the end of the blowout last week. With Beanie likely being out for several weeks, Williams turns into a decent RB2 in week 4. He’s one of the few guys in the league who will get the full workload, and should get into your lineup this week.   …

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Shane Vereen

Shane Vereen was mostly used in late game situations in wildcat looks in 2011.  Heading into 2012, it looks like he is in for an increased workload for the Patriots.  We still expect Stevan Ridley to take the #1 job for the Pats in 2012, with Vereen being the change of pace and passing down …

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Shonn Greene

Week 6- He’s Shonn Greene, you know why not to start him.   Week 5- See Week 4, it translates extremely well to Week 5.   Week 4- Lack of talent + Splitting carries + Toughest Run Defense in the NFL. Needless to say, keep Greene on your bench in week 4.   Week 3- …

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Stevan Ridley

Week 8- Ridley could have a big game in England. The Patriots play the Rams, and should be ahead nearly all game. That means a lot of carries for Ridley even with Bolden and Vareen stealing some carries. Keep him in your line up as a high-end RB2.   Week 6- The Seahawks are so …

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Steven Jackson

Week 8- I’m a believer in the Patriots Run Defense, and I anticipate them shutting Jackson down in this one. Try to keep him on your bench or as nothing other than a Flex option.   Week 6- Jackson has Daryl Richardson breathing down his throat, and gets the tough Miami Defense in this one. …

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Taiwan Jones

Taiwan Jones of the Oakland Raiders should not be drafted in standard fantasy football formats in 2012, disregard him on draft day.

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Tashard Choice

Week 5- With Jackson and Spiller back, keep Choice on your bench. He’s completely fantasy irrelevant, especially against the 49ers Defense. Week 4- It’s looking like Jackson(and possibly Spiller) will be back for week 4, and that means Choice needs to move back to your bench. Tashard Choice started 2011 with the Dallas Cowboys, was …

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Thomas Jones

Thomas Jones is currently a free agent without a team for 2012.  This page will be updated if he finds a landing spot

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Tim Hightower

Update – August 31st, 2012 – The Redskins have released Tim Hightower, and he is now a free agent.  Even if he does latch on somewhere, he doesn’t figure to have a feature role, and he should be dropped in all formats at this time.   Hightower’s status is very much up in the air …

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Toby Gerhart

Week 4- Gerhart won’t get too many carries in week 4, and he gets the tough Lions Run Defense. Keep him on your bench and on the wire unless you have Peterson.   Week 1- Toby Gerhart is going to handle the bulk of the load, whether or not AP is active for the game. …

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Trent Richardson

Week 8- Try to keep Richardson out of your lineup for this week. His production will likely be hindered by an injury, and it will also lead to limited carries. Add that on to a poor match up, and you have a recipe for fantasy disaster.   Week 6- If you watched the Giants Browns …

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Willis McGahee

Week 8- You may think this analysis is a bit lazy, but it’s really all I have to say. Saints Defense=Not Good.   Week 6- The Chargers’ Run Defense has been great so far, so McGahee is more of a low-end RB2 for Week 6.   Week 5- McGahee gets the extremely tough Patriots Run …

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