Pro Football 101: RB Fantasy Rankings For Week 16 (Playoffs)

1. Adrian Peterson  vs. Chicago Bears

The Vikings have gotten a bit away from the run of late and it's affected their entire offense. This is a good week to get back on track. Peterson has absolutely annihilated the Bears in recent years in Chicago and will do so again against this demoralized Bears defense. He's the top fantasy football RB in Week 16.

2. Cedric Benson  vs. Kansas City Chiefs

James Harrison just ran for 286 yards and 3TDs on this unit. The Bengals are looking to re-establish their running game and this is the perfect week to do it. Expect over 125 and a few TDs for Benson in Week 16.

3. Frank Gore  vs. Detroit Lions

Gore's now had two consecutive 100 yard games against defenses much better than this one. Everyone picks up yards and TDs on the Lions. Expect another 100 yard game with two TDs.

4. Maurice Jones-Drew  vs. New England Patriots

The Patriots, uncharacteristic of past years, are soft against the run. And they'll be even more vulnerable if Vince Wolfork and Co. continue to miss time along that D Line. Jones-Drew has historically done well against New England and the Jags will continue to feed him the ball in what could be cold weather.

Sleepers

1. Mike Bell  vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Saints should enjoy a big first half lead which will allow Bell to pick up a ton of second half carries. He'll also be the primary goal line runner and could score multiple TDs like he did last time in Tampa.

2. Ahmad Bradshaw  vs. Carolina Panthers

The Giants figure to run the ball on Carolina as the Panthers possess one of the better pass defenses in the league. Bradshaw, playing with a few bum ankles, figures to have the bigger day of the Giants duo. He'll be used on screen passes in addition to his carries and 100 total yards with a score looks attainable.

Others We Like

Ray Rice  vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Rice might be more of a factor as a receiver out of the backfield in this one. The Steelers LB'ers aren't fast enough to keep pace with Rice and he burned them on a long pass in the fourth quarter of their last game. Expect another 100 plus total yards and one TD.

Ryan Grant  vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks rolled over and died against the Bucs in Week 15 and will find it difficult to get up for this one. And because of that, Grant is an excellent start and should run all over this unit. Look for 100 yards and 2 TDs.

Chris Johnson  vs. San Diego Chargers

Johnson rattled off his 10th 100 yard game on Sunday and will make it No. 11 on Thursday. Expect CJ to be used prominently in the passing game too and blow past the Chargers defenders for a long one.

A Few More

Jonathan Stewart  vs. New York Giants

Chris Wells  vs. St. Louis Rams

Steven Jackson  vs. Arizona Cardinals