Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs (Divisional Round)

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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.

Point Projection: 16 points

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4. Le'Ron McClain (Baltimore Ravens) @ Tennessee

During an up-again, down-again sophomore campaign, McClain finished on a very positive note having averaged near 90 yards the final four games while getting 4 TD's. This week, he takes on the sixth rated rush defense in Tennessee, who had allowed 93.9 yards per game and only 12 TD's on the season.

This game will not be a cake-walk for him, but with the potential that he carries with him as well as his Wild Card performance against Miami last week in which he went for 75 yards and one TD on 19 carries (while getting the bulk of the carries mind you) bodes well for this young rising-star.

Point Projection: 13 points

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5. Darren Sproles (San Diego Chargers) @ Pittsburgh

If you were to have told us a few weeks ago that the Chargers would be fine with Tomlinson playing limited time we would of laughed at you. Well guess what, you would have been right!

Darren Sproles is heating up and producing at perfect time, almost assuredly locking himself into a solid contract at the end of the year.

He has three total TD's while topping over 100 rushing yards during each of the past two games. Pittsburgh was one of the best rush defenses this year so don't be surprised if Sproles doesn't do as well as projected.

But the writing is on the wall to where if Tomlinson does miss this week Sproles will be able to fill in nicely. Believe us, the Chargers will need him to. 

Point Projection: 12 points

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6. Willie Parker (Pittsburgh Steelers) vs. San Diego

Although Willie Parker struggled with injuries most of the year he did finish the season off on a bright note having been able to rush 19 and 23 times in back-to-back games while going for 116 yards and 1 TD in his final week of the season.

The good news for him is that he should be able to keep it up as San Diego is just a slightly above-average rush defense minus Shawne Merriman. This could be another one of those games that an elite team tries to win through tough defense and rushing.

Point Projection: 10 points

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7. Chris Johnson (Tennessee Titans) vs. Baltimore

What a rookie campaign this kid had! He went for a total of 10 TD's and 1,468 yards during the season. He did face the Ravens once this year rushing 18 times for a total of 2.4 yards per carry and zero TD's in Week Five.

Don't let that scare you off as playoff football is a little different than regular season as the Titans will be relying to keep the clock moving while rushing the ball a ton. Johnson should have a solid game this week, complementing his already impressive NFL debut.

Point Projection: 10 points

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Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs (Divisional Round)