NFL Week 17 Predictions: Projecting the Week's Top RB Performances

The following running backs are projected to have the top performances in Week 17 of the NFL season:

Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars

On an offense that was the worst passing team in 2011, Jones-Drew has put up 80 or more yards in 14 of 15 games. He should make that 15 of 16 this weekend when the Jaguars take on the Colts. MJD rushed for 114 yards and a score in Week 10 against Indy.

Michael Turner, Falcons

The Falcons need a win to give themselves a chance at avoiding a return trip to the Superdome. That should mean a large dose of Turner against one of the NFL's worst run defenses. He could crack 100 yards for the first time in six weeks.

Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks

Believer in Beast Mode yet? Lynch went over 100 yards and scored a touchdown for the first time all season against the San Francisco 49ers defense. He's been over the century mark in six of his last eight games, with nine scores during that same stretch. There's no reason for the Seahawks to not pound him in Week 17 against the Cardinals.

Felix Jones, Cowboys

Jones (ankle) should be healthy for the Cowboys' biggest game of the season. They'll need him to be as effective as he was the first time New York and Dallas met, when Jones filled in effectively for DeMarco Murray with over 100 yards rushing. 

C.J. Spiller, Bills

The Patriots defense had its struggles with Reggie Bush last week, and you could consider Spiller a similar type weapon. If the Bills have any shot at beating the Patriots for the second time this season, Spiller needs to play a big role. Fred Jackson went over 150 total yards in their first meeting.