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NFL Week 17 Fantasy Running Back Rankings



To differentiate between all the "Start 'Ems" on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy running back rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a traditional scoring system. Compensate for PPR and touchdown leagues accordingly.


2012 Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF


Updated 12/30 - Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
    Adrian Peterson is gunning for Eric Dickerson's record, but the Packers just limited the Titans to 47 rushing yards.

  2. Arian Foster, Texans
    Arian Foster will play despite the irregular heartbeat. He should be able to bounce back against an Indianapolis team with nothing to play for.

  3. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
    The Rams are two weeks removed from allowing 217 rushing yards to the Vikings. You have to like Marshawn Lynch's chances.

  4. Alfred Morris, Redskins
    Alfred Morris keeps scoring touchdowns. He'll have plenty of opportunities against Dallas' terrible defense.

  5. LeSean McCoy, Eagles
    The Giants just surrendered 237 rushing yards to the Ravens. Their defense has fallen apart.

  6. C.J. Spiller, Bills
    C.J. Spiller is finally getting the appropriate amount of touches because Fred Jackson is out. He'll be able to gash the Jets' poor run defense.

  7. Frank Gore, 49ers
    The Cardinals are absolutely terrible against the run. Frank Gore should be able to rebound.

  8. Knowshon Moreno, Broncos
    The Chiefs surrendered 199 rushing yards to the Raiders two weeks ago. That's all you need to know.

  9. DeMarco Murray, Cowboys
    DeMarco Murray scored touchdowns in three straight games prior to Sunday. He should be able to bounce back against a mediocre Washington ground defense.

  10. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
    Jamaal Charles exploded against the Colts, but he won't be able to duplicate his 200-yard performance against the Broncos.

  11. Reggie Bush, Dolphins
    Reggie Bush has been on fire, but Bill Belichick is the master of taking away one aspect from a team. He'll focus on shutting down Bush.



  12. Doug Martin, Buccaneers
    Doug Martin has struggled in terms of running the ball lately, but the Falcons could be taking it easy with resting their starters.

  13. Matt Forte, Bears - 12/30
    Matt Forte is active.

  14. Chris Johnson, Titans - 12/30
    Chris Johnson's dancing habits aren't working out so well now that his offensive line is in shambles. Fortunately for him, the Jaguars have allowed four consecutive teams to rush for 100-plus yards. Johnson is active.

  15. Steven Jackson, Rams
    The Seahawks just limited the 49ers to 51 rushing yards. Good luck, Steven Jackson.

  16. Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants
    The last time the Eagles allowed fewer than 100 rushing yards to an opponent was Thanksgiving weekend. Ahmad Bradshaw will be healthier.

  17. Darren Sproles, Saints (PPR+)
    Darren Sproles will continue to rack up enough receiving numbers to be a PPR stud and a standard flex option.

  18. Stevan Ridley, Patriots
    Bill Belichick seems determined to have Stevan Ridley as his feature back, but if Ridley fumbles, he will be yanked.

  19. Shonn Greene, Jets
    Shonn Greene has three touchdowns in his previous three games. He battles the Bills, who are 30th against the rush.

  20. Darren McFadden, Raiders
    Darren McFadden still doesn't look like the same running back. The Chargers are seventh against the run (3.9 YPC).

  21. Bernard Pierce, Ravens
    Bernard Pierce will carry the load with Ray Rice set to play just one series.

  22. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
    The Saints can't stop the run. Jonathan Stewart is out again.

  23. Mikel Leshoure, Lions
    Mikel Leshoure has five touchdowns in his previous six games, but he gets no receiving work because of Joique Bell.

  24. Mark Ingram, Saints
    The Saints seem determine to give Mark Ingram more carries now, but the Panthers have been great against the run lately.

  25. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bengals
    The Bengals have nothing to play for, so they could be resting their starters.

  26. Vick Ballard, Colts
    The Colts have nothing to play for, so they could be resting their starters.

  27. Michael Turner, Falcons
    The Falcons have nothing to play for, so they could be resting their starters.



  28. Montario Hardesty, Browns
  29. David Wilson, Giants
  30. Joique Bell, Lions
  31. Chris Ivory, Saints
  32. Danny Woodhead, Patriots
  33. Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers
  34. Jonathan Dwyer, Steelers
  35. Alex Green, Packers
  36. Chris Wells, Cardinals
  37. Ben Tate, Texans
  38. Keith Toston, Jaguars
  39. Ryan Grant, Packers
  40. Jackie Battle, Chargers
  41. Bilal Powell, Jets
  42. Peyton Hillis, Chiefs
  43. Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons
  44. Mike Goodson, Raiders
  45. Ronnie Brown, Chargers
  46. Ray Rice, Ravens (1-2 series) - 12/30
  47. Bryce Brown, Eagles
  48. Shane Vereen, Patriots
  49. DuJuan Harris, Packers
  50. Isaac Redman, Steelers
  51. Mike Tolbert, Panthers
  52. Marcel Reece, Raiders
  53. Ronnie Hillman, Broncos
  54. Daryl Richardson, Rams
  55. Jonathan Stewart, Panthers (out) - 12/30
  56. James Starks, Packers (out) - 12/29
  57. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars (out) - 12/29
  58. Montell Owens, Jaguars (out) - 12/30
  59. Rashad Jennings, Jaguars (out) - 12/26
  60. Trent Richardson, Browns (out) - 12/29
  61. Pierre Thomas, Saints (out) - 12/29



2012 Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF

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David 11-24-2011 01:01 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.17 (total posts: 1)
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McCoy is my RB1. McFadden is hurt, so need a second guy.

up for Ogbonnaya vs 3rd ranked (Rushing Yards) CIN D
down for Spiller vs 17th ranked (Rushing Yards) NYJ D
leggo 11-24-2011 12:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.244 (total posts: 3)
18     14

HUGE decision, need help please

up for demarco murray vs mia

down for frank gore @ bal
Brains 11-24-2011 10:51 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.43 (total posts: 1)
14     20

Willis mcgahee (up)
Maurice Jones-Drew (down )
DB 11-24-2011 09:48 am xxx.xxx.xxx.141 (total posts: 1)
22     38

For RB2

Frank Gore (up) or Ryan Matthews (Down)
Marcus 11-23-2011 09:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.250 (total posts: 1)
15     16

Toby Gerhart not even listed?

Peterson is out sunday.
Who to start 11-23-2011 07:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.228 (total posts: 3)
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For a flex

Joseph addai-up
Brandon pettigrew-down
DCCane 11-23-2011 06:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.249 (total posts: 1)
13     18

Whats up with Ben Tate being rated so low, with Matt as the new QB aren't his opportunities going to increase? Or do you believe the addition of AJ has a negative impact on him?
big ol unit 11-23-2011 03:04 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.111 (total posts: 1)
20     19

shonn greene up
or
kevin smith down

tnanks.
Dave 11-20-2011 01:29 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 2)
16     18

PPR league flex:

Stevie Johnson @MIA (up)
Mike Tolbert @CHI (down)
featherz17 11-20-2011 10:51 am xxx.xxx.xxx.130 (total posts: 2)
16     20

Maurice Morris - UP
Jonathan Stewart - DOWN

Gavin 11-20-2011 10:28 am xxx.xxx.xxx.206 (total posts: 2)
36     19

Kevin Smith (up)
Daniel Thomas (down)
Brew Crew 11-19-2011 08:51 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.235 (total posts: 1)
18     33

Who to start at RB in a PPR league?
Fred Jackson (up)
Maurice J-D (Down)
Don't know who to start 11-19-2011 06:40 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.228 (total posts: 3)
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Earl Bennett (up)
Kendall Hunter(down)
Scott 11-19-2011 12:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.114 (total posts: 1)
18     17

Walter,
I'm confused with your ranking and commnents on Beanie Wells. If he's banged up, has a terrible matchup and you advise us to avoid him AT ALL COST, why do you have him ranked 24th? Why not drop him way down the rankings it reflects your advice on him?
Thanks,
Scott
ugdhjs 11-19-2011 12:48 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.70 (total posts: 3)
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jackie battle up
mike willaims down






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