Speaking of Purple Jesus aka Adrian Peterson - the Texans have coughed up 11 ground TDs, second most in the league so far this season. They were better earlier in the season but the last three games have given up a total of 278 rushing yards top run games brought by the Bengals, Lions and Dolphins. Wait, those aren't Minny-like run offenses? Uh-oh! The Texans are getting lit up on the ground, and Peterson will be able to make plenty of plays against them this week. I think Frerrotte and Berrian will keep Houston honest and AP will tire them out all day.
How DOES one cram all that Graham? Well, you rank him third. Ok, bad joke (dated bad joke no less) but Earnest Graham is an excellent start this week. With Dunn banged up, Graham will get all the love in this run game this weekend against one of the worst defense in the league. On top of that, Gruden will not pull a Mangini and throw 40 times to 15 runs. Graham will get the ball often and do very well against the woeful Chiefs.
A terrible Lions defense will keep Matt Forte at the top of the rookie running back ranks this week - not only running the ball but catching it as well. Forte faces a defense ranked 31st, which can get run over by any back. Forte should have no problem running all over the Lions. Yes, they stumped Peterson - but that was pretty unusual. I don't expect a repeat, especially as Chicago is passing the ball well and Detroit will not be able to just focus on the run.
Finally is Michael Turner the Burner - perhaps not as high as some have him this week, I still like him as a play. Oakland has coughed up 556 rushing yards in their last 3 contests and have had plenty of bad games so far. Also, may I submit the 11 touchdowns they have allowed this season. I like Turner this week for both yardage and a TD - he's a guy you can start with confidence even if he has been a bit streaky this year.
Other thoughts -Willie Parker (34) may be playing, but I think he's no more than a light flex - Mewelde Moore (30) is pretty much the same. Until we sort out who is doing what, be careful.... Don't overthink the Leon Washington (28) stats from last week - only three carries is a flex back for a Fantasy team, not a RB2 unless you have to.... This may be the week Tim Hightower (17) takes the #1 gig over.... MJD (10) and Fred Taylor (23) both have valeu this week against a shoddy Bengals run D....
Running backs
- Brian Westbrook, Eagles at Seahawks
- Adrian Peterson, Vikings vs. Texans
- Earnest Graham, Buccaneers at Chiefs
- Matt Forté, Bears vs. Lions
- Michael Turner, Falcons at Raiders
- Ronnie Brown, Dolphins at Broncos
- Marion Barber, Cowboys at Giants
- Chris Johnson, Titans vs. Packers
- Clinton Portis, Redskins vs. Steelers
- Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars at Bengals
- Marshawn Lynch, Bills vs. Jets
- Brandon Jacobs, Giants vs. Cowboys
- Steven Jackson, Rams vs. Cardinals
- Thomas Jones, Jets at Bills
- Willis McGahee, Ravens at Browns
- LenDale White, Titans vs. Packers
- Tim Hightower, Cardinals at Rams
- Ryan Grant, Packers at Titans
- Kevin Faulk, Patriots at Colts
- Steve Slaton, Texans at Vikings
- Edgerrin James, Cardinals at Rams
- Michael Pittman, Broncos vs. Dolphins
- Fred Taylor, Jaguars at Bengals
- Ricky Williams, Dolphins at Broncos
- Justin Fargas, Raiders vs. Falcons
- Jamal Lewis, Browns vs. Ravens
- Derrick Ward, Giants vs. Cowboys
- Leon Washington, Jets at Bills
- Dominic Rhodes, Colts vs. Patriots
- Mewelde Moore, Steelers at Redskins
- Kevin Smith, Lions at Bears
- Julius Jones, Seahawks vs. Eagles
- Cedric Benson, Bengals vs. Jaguars
- Willie Parker, Steelers vs Redskins
- Kolby Smith, Chiefs vs. Buccaneers
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