Week 3 Running Backs

Hit the Ground with these guys and you’ll be happy come Monday.

Shaun Alexander

Facing a bad defense and an offense that they want to keep off the field? Can’t think of anything better for a stud running back to be facing. Anyone who took Larry Johnson ahead of this guy should be taking a big dose of something else. Go on Shaun, show ‘em what you got.

Willie Parker

He’s the best back in football so far. Like Steven Jackson last year, he’s having a little trouble finishing off those big days by finding the end zone, but that will change as he comes into his own I the 2nd year of being the man. The Niners on the road in the Burg won’t be able to hang. Willie will star for you this week.

Rudi Johnson

You know Rudi. Steady meat all season long, but, there are those games when he breaks out and buys you some wine and appetizers as well. This is the week. Seattle has no defense to speak of and Marvin Lewis should look to slow down the offense and let Rudi Run. Watch him bring it home for you this week.

Adrian Peterson

A bit of a bust last week, but here’s he’s playing against the Kansas City Chiefs who can’t stop ghosts of their own past much less a prime young running back looking to get back on track. Fantasy is all about match ups each week, so, Yo Adrian, you can do it this week. “Goin’ to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come…”

Steven Jackson

OK. You’re angry that Mr. Jackson isn’t taking it to the house like the video game commercial but you shouldn’t be. The Rams have started slow and have had some injuries to deal with. The NFL is all about making adjustments and Mr. Jackson should be just fine, so look for a breakout game at Tampa Bay this week.

Chris Brown

Yep. Nawlins on Monday night and this is the guy that nobody wanted as a free agent. Statement games such as this make for nice contracts and Mr. Brown is for sure looking for one. He should shred the Saints D as Jeff Fisher, who just got a new contract himself, will ball control all night long to keep thing moving as he likes them to.

Joey Addai

You gotta pick your week with this guy and this is one you don’t want to miss. Adai and the Colts will get up early on the Andre Johnsonless Texans and run like a man named Gump all day long. Addai owners will have many a nervous weekends but this is not one of them.

Clinton Portis

He’s healthy and playing the Giants. If you were healthy and playing the Giants – well, let’s not go overboard, that’s why you play fantasy and not the real thing. Don’t believe too much of the Jason Campbell hype you’ve been reading this week. Portis is still the focal point of the offense.

LaMont Jordan

Cleveland doesn’t stop anyone and LaMont is hearing the footsteps of Mr Rhodes ending his suspension in a few weeks. LaMont and the Raiders look to have some swagger this year, so don’t sleep on the Silver and Black.

Marion Barber III

Am I picking a RB against the Bears? I am. The Cowboys have enough weapons to keep the mid west mashers off little Marion who is turning out the be the steal and the steel of the fantasy draft. He’s be near the top of the starters list if not playing Chicago, but he is, and will still bust out. Believe.

Ahmad Green

Playing the Colts, the Texans will attempt to stay in the game by giving Green a heavy does of the rock. It’s in Texas so the Colts won’t be able to thrive off of their Indiana faithful all game long. Look for Green to continue this season’s success.

Carnell Williams

The Rams are giving it up like it’s prom night. If you could go back and do it all over again, wouldn’t you drive a Caddy to prom? I would. Either way, he’s going to bust a few long runs and at least a score against the Rams. Everyone does.


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Mo Jones Drew

At some point, all of these platoon RB situations are going to fall by the waste side and the vets are going to give way to the stars of tomorrow. Fred Taylor, time to move out of the way and let Mo have 20 carries a game. This might be the week he does it. Denver can cover the pass but the Raiders ran all day long. Give Mo a shot.


Travis Henry

Has not broken out and the Jags, despite being embarrassed in their opener, still have a nice enough Run D to keep Mr. Henry in check, but you know he’s going to go over the top one of these weeks. I say he’s a solid number 2 with a shot to break out, so get him in there and let him play. Special props to anyone who knows what sports movie has the “Let them Play” chant in it.

Brian Westbrook

Has not had his breakout game yet and the Lions should provide him a chance to score once through the air while racking up big yards. Let your Eagles fly this week. If they can’t, it might be time to take them outback and make some scrapple.

Willis of Baltimore

Sir Willis, this is the game you prove yourself. Arizona is on the way and you should be able to carve them up. Who else on your offensive offense is going to do such things? Don’t be afraid of the Ravens this week, they’ll have to score and they’ll have to keep Zona on the floor.


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Edge James

There was a time when the future Hall of Famer could look the Ravens D in the face and take their best shots. Not anymore. Look for another way to win this week if Edge is carrying the rock for you. Other weeks will be better. This is not other weeks.

Frank Gore

Against the Steelers on the road? No sir. The Niners are going to get crushed and Gore won’t have a chance to do his thing. We love you Frank, but love will not keep us together this week.

Jamal Lewis

Did you trade him last week? You should have. No way does that again. The Raiders are twice the team the Orange cats are on defense which isn’t saying much. Not this week Jamal.

Lawrence Maroney

He has not been getting the ball and it will be the Brady Show this week again. Don’t trust him until the weather turns cold.

Marshawn Lynch

A Rookie against the Pats when they’re rolling. You must be rolling if you think Marshawn can handle it.