1. Frank Gore(vs. Det)-He's playing the Lions. Do I need to give any other reasons?
2. Marion Barber(@GB)-Touchdown machine/impossible to tackle superman should put up good numbers.
3. Michael Turner(vs. KC)-He's playing KC. 'Nuff said.
4. Julius Jones(vs. STL)-I know, this seems crazy, but he's playing the Rams and Morris is hurt. That means 25+ touches against one of the worst defenses ever assembled.
5. Brandon Jacobs(vs. CIN)-Monster back against terrible team. Great recipe for success, but too many cooks in the kitchen(Bradshaw, Ward in the mix) is only reason to temper expectations.
6. Willie Parker(@PHI)-Might be best back in football by season's end, but Philly will be tough, especially at home.
7. Brian Westbrook(vs. PIT)-Best all-purpose back in the game. Ridiculously good, but short week after huge MNF battle and tough defense mean lower production likely.
8. Reggie Bush(@DEN)-Still not very good between the tackles, but easily the best receiver on the team with Colston out.
9. Adrian Peterson(vs. CAR)-Yes, he's incredible, but until team proves they can pass, red-zone carries will be few and far between. Hard to say if Frerotte will help or hurt.
10. Marshawn Lynch(vs. OAK)-Don't be tricked by Week 2: Raiders suck. Marshawn will be solid.
11. Clinton Portis(vs. ARI)-Portis is a stud, but Arizona defense much improved.
12. Ladainian Tomlinson(vs. NYJ)-Toe injury a major concern. If you own LT, you better have Sproles, and may want to start both to be safe.
13. Chris Johnson(vs. HOU)-Looks like a real stud, and Tennessee will get him the ball often. Only question left is does Lendale steal the goal-line carries?
14. Kevin Smith(@SF)-Good match-up, so he should be good, but Lions are scary bad, so still a little nervous about playing him.
15. Thomas Jones(@SD)-Under-appreciated. Wasn't his fault Mangina called three unimaginative goal-line runs in a row. If offense mixes it up right, should put up good numbers.
16. Steven Jackson(@SEA)-Seattle's defense has struggled, so likely he'll do decently. Hard to count on any Rams these days, though.
17. Matt Forte(vs. TB)-Talented young back, but if I'm Monte Kiffin I stack the box and make Kyle Orton beat me with the Bears lack of WR's.
19. Jamal Lewis(@BAL)-Hasn't done anything yet, but was solid in grudge matches against old team last year.
20. Darren McFadden(@BUF)-Buffalo is tough, and McFad is a little banged up, but yes, he's electrifying and could still put up good numbers.
21. Larry Johnson(@ATL)-Falling out with own team this early in the season cause for major concern. If Huard plays the whole game, LJ should do well, but Herm may not be smart enough to stick with Huard, and trying to run without any legitimate passing game will grind LJ's worn tread bare.
22. Maurice Jones-Drew(@IND)-Indy D likes to give it up to running backs, but JAX has looked really bad so far. Moves up a few spots with news that Sanders is out.
23. Joseph Addai(vs. JAX)-Don't panic, Addai will be good very soon.
24. Ryan Grant(vs. DAL)-Great back, good offense, but hammy acting up and still rusty from missing training camp, and Brandon Jackson stepping up.
25. Edgerrin James(@WAS)-O-line finally looks good. Well balanced offense+open holes to run through=good weekly yardage, but Hightower poaching goal-line carries means low-ceiling to Edge's fantasy offerings.
26. Jonathan Stewart(@MIN)-Minnesota keeps rookie down some this week, but with Steve Smith back to spread defense, and DeAngelo Williams to soften up the D in the first half, fresh-legged rook could score some in the second half again.
27. Chris Perry(@NYG)-Started to look good last week. Needs team to stay in it to keep from abandoning the run, though.
28. Willis McGahee(vs. CLE)-Balky knee and Big Baby stand in way of big output.
29. Earnest Graham(@CHI)-Only Jeff Gruden can keep Graham from being a solid fantasy back, but Chucky appears to be trying his best to do just that.
30. Sammy Morris(vs. MIA)-NE should run the ball all day long. Maroney is banged-up, Lamont was on fire last week, but has missed practice so far this week with a possible foot injury. That makes Sammy the back to play.
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