My Top 10 Keepers: RB
It's been a few days so I am guessing you are starving for some mo'. Today I have listed my top 10 keeper running backs for PPR leagues. Naturally most of you will argue (like you always do), but I am not budging. If you don't have any of these RBs, try and figure out a way to get one of them. It ill make a world of difference for your team.
Name, Team (Age)
10) Darren McFadden. Oakland (23)
Run DMC was the 1st running back taken in 2008 and looked like a potential bust heading into the 2010 season. However, an amazing 2010 season has shot him up into the top 10. He is a absolutely beast with the ball and is hard to tackle. His injuries slowed him down early in his season and if he can remain healthy, he might be able to move into the top 5 before the season is over.
9) Matt Forte, Chicago (25)
Another running back from the 2008 draft class who will gobble up the passes is Matt Forte. Mike Martz loves to utilize RBs out of the back and almost never has the RB's stay into block on pass plays. He utilized the TE more to stay into block, hence the reason Greg Olsen is no longer a legitimate starter for our fantasy teams. Forte isn't going to break 60 yard touchdowns but has averaged 1,577 yards from scrimmage, 57 catches, and 8 TD's over the past 3 years and something even more important is that he hasn't missed a game.
8) Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh (23)
A tough runner like Mendy is impossible to keep out of the top 10. The Steelers have had a balanced attack over the past few years which has allowed Mendy to break games wide open. He doesn't get that many passes so that might be the reason he is outside of the top 5. In non-PPR leagues is probably going to be at the top. No one in their right mind would ever cut Mendnehall regardless of the league setup.
7) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia (22)
It is WAY to early to compare LeSean McCoy to Brian Westbrook but let me just say this. LeSean has more rushing yards, receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns than Westbrook did in his first 2 seasons. Just sayin'. McCoy is in a special kind of offense that allows teams to forget about him because there is simply too much else to worry about.
6) Ray Rice, Baltimore (24)
The Rutgers alum has really become a focal point in the Ravens offense and now that McGahee might be on the way out we could be in line for some goalline work. His production dropped of a little bit in 2010, but that might won't occur in 2011. Well that is if there is a 2011 season.
5) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City (24)
Considering this guy average 6.4 yards per carry last season, he should be higher on the list and expect him to explode in a feature role. Only a 3rd round pick in 2008, he has producing as a first round back. I expect him to move into the top 3 this season with Thomas Jones leaving the Chiefs. I think Jamaal will be a hot commodity in the offseason.
4) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville (26)
MJD has been in the top 5 for the last few years and there is no reason to think he would not continue to be there for the next 2 years. There is some concern over his surgery that he had in the offseason, but the trainers aren't worried about his recovery and strength. His pass catching skills and ability to break big touchdowns make his a very scary threat to deal with.
3) Adrian Peterson. Minnesota (26)
All day APete is a rare running back that is able to be in the top 3 without being a real threat in the passing game. The lack of production in this area keeps him off the field on 3rd downs but I can't imagine how dangerous he would be if he could catch more passes out of the backfield. I mean he could be an all-time, all-timer if he could do that.
2) Chris Johnson, Tennessee (25)
CJ2K had a "down" year compared to 2009, but still outproduced all RBs. With a new offensive coordinator coming in and stating that he is going to run the ball 35 times a game must make CJ2K owners very happy. A 1,500 yard season is very possible and 20 TD's could be a goal of his.
1) Arian Foster, Houston (24)
I know that I predicted this guy was going to be a sleeper before the season opened, but no one saw this coming. What kind of freak like this goes UNDRAFTED and then produces the way he did. I don't know if we can expect much more from him next season, but I see no reason why anyone would worry about what he is going to do. He was untouchable all season.
Name, Team (Age)
10) Darren McFadden. Oakland (23)
Run DMC was the 1st running back taken in 2008 and looked like a potential bust heading into the 2010 season. However, an amazing 2010 season has shot him up into the top 10. He is a absolutely beast with the ball and is hard to tackle. His injuries slowed him down early in his season and if he can remain healthy, he might be able to move into the top 5 before the season is over.
9) Matt Forte, Chicago (25)
Another running back from the 2008 draft class who will gobble up the passes is Matt Forte. Mike Martz loves to utilize RBs out of the back and almost never has the RB's stay into block on pass plays. He utilized the TE more to stay into block, hence the reason Greg Olsen is no longer a legitimate starter for our fantasy teams. Forte isn't going to break 60 yard touchdowns but has averaged 1,577 yards from scrimmage, 57 catches, and 8 TD's over the past 3 years and something even more important is that he hasn't missed a game.
8) Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh (23)
A tough runner like Mendy is impossible to keep out of the top 10. The Steelers have had a balanced attack over the past few years which has allowed Mendy to break games wide open. He doesn't get that many passes so that might be the reason he is outside of the top 5. In non-PPR leagues is probably going to be at the top. No one in their right mind would ever cut Mendnehall regardless of the league setup.
7) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia (22)
It is WAY to early to compare LeSean McCoy to Brian Westbrook but let me just say this. LeSean has more rushing yards, receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns than Westbrook did in his first 2 seasons. Just sayin'. McCoy is in a special kind of offense that allows teams to forget about him because there is simply too much else to worry about.
6) Ray Rice, Baltimore (24)
The Rutgers alum has really become a focal point in the Ravens offense and now that McGahee might be on the way out we could be in line for some goalline work. His production dropped of a little bit in 2010, but that might won't occur in 2011. Well that is if there is a 2011 season.
5) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City (24)
Considering this guy average 6.4 yards per carry last season, he should be higher on the list and expect him to explode in a feature role. Only a 3rd round pick in 2008, he has producing as a first round back. I expect him to move into the top 3 this season with Thomas Jones leaving the Chiefs. I think Jamaal will be a hot commodity in the offseason.
4) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville (26)
MJD has been in the top 5 for the last few years and there is no reason to think he would not continue to be there for the next 2 years. There is some concern over his surgery that he had in the offseason, but the trainers aren't worried about his recovery and strength. His pass catching skills and ability to break big touchdowns make his a very scary threat to deal with.
3) Adrian Peterson. Minnesota (26)
All day APete is a rare running back that is able to be in the top 3 without being a real threat in the passing game. The lack of production in this area keeps him off the field on 3rd downs but I can't imagine how dangerous he would be if he could catch more passes out of the backfield. I mean he could be an all-time, all-timer if he could do that.
2) Chris Johnson, Tennessee (25)
CJ2K had a "down" year compared to 2009, but still outproduced all RBs. With a new offensive coordinator coming in and stating that he is going to run the ball 35 times a game must make CJ2K owners very happy. A 1,500 yard season is very possible and 20 TD's could be a goal of his.
1) Arian Foster, Houston (24)
I know that I predicted this guy was going to be a sleeper before the season opened, but no one saw this coming. What kind of freak like this goes UNDRAFTED and then produces the way he did. I don't know if we can expect much more from him next season, but I see no reason why anyone would worry about what he is going to do. He was untouchable all season.
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