2010 Fantasy Football: Ahmad Bradshaw to Start Over Brandon Jacobs?

Ahmad Bradshaw was clearly the better running back for the Giants last season as Brandon Jacobs struggled with a knee issue. This offseason Jacobs had some clean up work on his knee, and some wondered if a return to the top 20 fantasy backs was in the making.

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Even though Bradshaw had a 4.8 yard per carry average last season, he too had to have minor cleanup surgery on his ankle and both feet. While I still liked Bradshaw as a sleeper running back this season, I couldn’t help but rank Jacobs as the better back to have early in the summer.

Training Camp Begins

To my surprise, Bradshaw has been the tailback running with the first team in New York and not Jacobs. It now looks like the Giants may be gearing up for a Julius Jones/Marion Barber approach in the running game this season.

2010 Fantasy Outlook For Bradshaw and Jacobs

For Bradshaw, a starting gig would make this tailback a solid fantasy option to have on your roster. Hecould be a flex play option right away.

Since the Giants play against the Panthers to open the season, it might be a time to take advantage of the Panthers’ front line. Injuries and key losses have put the Panthers in a small rebuilding phase up front and teams should take advantage of them in the running game.

As for Jacobs, he should still make for a flex play start right away. He will be the clear man for touchdowns and should get the football around 15 times a game, even if he doesn’t start. Using Bradshaw early could help soften the defense so Jacobs can take advantage of a tired group.

Assuming Jacobs can play at a respectable level, he should be primed to rush for around 1,000 yards and score double digit touchdowns.

NFL fantasy football player rankings writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

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