Top 15 Fantasy Running Backs of 2010
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Tier 1 (RBs)- ELITE
1. Chris Johnson- When you’re given the first overall pick in your fantasy draft, pick this guy. The best part of of owning this fantasy star is his consistency; without a game under 100 yards in his last 10 games.
2. Maurice Jones-Drew- Without the aging Fred Taylor in the Jacksonville Depth chart, MJD gets all the carries to himself. Be disappointed if Jones-Drew does find the end zone once every week.
3. Adrian Peterson- AD has the ability to single-handedly carry your fantasy team to a win in your weekly matchup. Though there are weeks where Peterson is virtually a non-factor.
4. Ray Rice- Last season, Rice’s defining moment was his second carry of his playoff career where he brought it to house for an 83 yard TD, and then repeated that later in that game. Thats what I expect from him next season, although, I’m worried about his lack of TDs.
Tier 2 (RBs)- 1st Round Backs
5. Steven Jackson- The St. Louis offence is improving, while still building around Steven Jackson, which means more Touchdowns for Stevie. Being one of the most talented running backs in league, Jackson should find the end zone 8+ times rather than 4 in 2009.
6. Frank Gore- With a mediocre passing game and a decent offensive line, gore should be able to pull off a 10 TD, 1300 yd season. But I can’t see him having a breakout year.
7. Rashard Mendenhall- Until Ben Roethlisberger comes back from his suspension, the Steelers will run it up the gut all season, and his elite offensive line won’t disappoint.
8. Ryan Mathews- To be a top 10 fantasy back takes a few years of solid NFL statistics, Mathews has none. Drafting a rookie with health issues in the first round is beyond risky, but if he drops to the mid-second round, go for him. After all, Ladainian Tomlinson was in the same situation 8 years ago.
9. Cedric Benson- If Benson runs like he did last year, he could turn out to be a top 5 back. Unfortunately, I doubt that assumption. I have a feeling that Cedric Benson’s numbers will simply plateau this season (in other words, they won’t live up to last year, but they also won’t plummet).
Tier 3 (RBs)- Solid Starters
10. Michael Turner- Michael Turner is not a 3-dimenional back, nor is he a decent goal line back, so if your 1st round pick doesn’t get TDs or receptions, are he gives you is measly rushing yards.
11. DeAngelo Williams- The Carolina Panthers’ running attack is so strong that a player who shares his carries can still be a top 10 back. The tandem of Williams and Stewart is fierce, and with a decent QB to play with, DeAngelo can receive some more receptions.
12. Knowshon Moreno- Once Kyle Orton and the Denver defence cooled off last season, the Broncos’ offence became ineffective. If the Broncos continue their patterns this year, Knowshon is a no-show.
13. Jamaal Charles- being the undisputed starter will help Jamaal tremendously. Although he exhibits a mediocre rushing ability, somebody on the Chiefs has to score the small amount of Touchdowns the Chiefs score.
14. Ryan Grant- Watching Ryan Grant run is like watch a train go by. He doesn’t make any sudden cuts, nor does he even turn, but he’s fast and whoever is brave enough to get in his way deserves a medal.
15. Shonn Greene- Without a 100-yard rushing game that wasn’t against Oakland or a TD that wasn’t against Oakland, we are supposed to believe that Greene can win the starting spot over LT and then top it off with a few rushing TDs.
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