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Just because the regular season in the NFL is over, it doesn't mean you can't play fantasy football. With that in mind, we started up a fantasy football playoff contest in which you can compete against the Bruno Boys staff for FREE PRIZES...

Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs (Divisional Round)

by Michael Whooley (Columnist)

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January 06, 2009


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To help the Bruno Boys Nation win FREE PRIZES, we bring to you the Divisional Round Running Back Rankings.

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1. DeAngelo Williams (Carolina Panthers) vs. Arizona

There was no one hotter in the NFL during the second half of the 2008 season than Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams. In fact, on the season, he finished with a total of 20 TD's, 1,636 yards while splitting carries.

That should continue this week as he faces an Arizona rush defense that allowed 110 rushing yards per game and a total of 13 TD's on the season.

Considering that their opponents were always in a pass situation, usually playing from behind, these numbers are deceptive. Look for the Panthers to try and keep the Cardinal's passing attack at bay by pounding the ball for a good portion of this game. Williams will benefit greatly from this.

Point Projection: 17 points

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2. Brian Westbrook (Philadelphia Eagles) @ New York Giants

The third round pick of the 2002 draft class for the Eagles had a pretty disappointing year as he averaged less than 100 total yards per game this season although he did have a combined 14 TD's.

There is some good news though as the last time he faced the Giants in New York he went for 202 total yards and two TD's. Those are numbers that should not be overlooked as the Eagles will be looking to win the game by grinding it out. Westbrook should excel once again.

Point Projection: 17 points

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3. Brandon Jacobs (New York Giants) vs. Philadelphia

Much like his division rival Brian Westbrook, Brandon Jacobs had one excellent game and one bad game against their advisory this week. While missing three games this year, he still was able to punch in 15 TD's and had only four games in which he did not reach pay-dirt.

The odds are in his favor to produce once again as this will be a classic old-school NFL game by trying to win it with excellent defense and a very sound running game.

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