Fantasy Football Week 10: Darren McFadden and the Top 5 Running Backs

1. Arian Foster, Houston Texans

Texans running back Arian Foster has proved that his monster Week 1 was not a fluke. Foster has established himself as a top back in the NFL and leads the league in rushing. Foster now has 862 yards and nine touchdowns.

Foster is No. 1 in scoring for fantasy football and should be started in all leagues in Week 10.

2. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings

Shocker, Adrian Peterson is in the top five in fantasy scoring. Peterson is right behind Foster with 857 yards and eight touchdowns. Peterson only has three 100-yard performances this season, but he has reached the end zone in six of eight games, making him a reliable back for fantasy owners.

Peterson has 11 touchdowns in six career games against Chicago. He faces Chicago this week so his history against them speaks for itself. Keep AP in your lineup.

3. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers

49ers running back Frank Gore only has two rushing touchdowns on the year, but he is third amongst running backs in scoring. Gore has been valuable due to his role in the 49ers passing game. No. 21 has 38 catches on the year for 348 yards and two touchdowns.

The Niners have a bye in Week 10, but put Gore right back in your lineup for Week 11.

4. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders

Fantasy owners have been thrilled with the productivity from Darren McFadden this season. In six games, McFadden has 757 yards rushing, fourth in the NFL. McFadden also makes his presence known for the Raiders catching the football. McFadden has 24 receptions for 242 yards and two touchdowns on the year.

The Raiders have a bye in Week 10 and face a tough Steelers defense in Week 11. Regardless of the matchup, McFadden should be started in all leagues.

5. Peyton Hillis, Cleveland Browns

Many owners have been wondering when Peyton Hillis will slow down. Well, after his Week 9 performance, Hillis has no intention of letting up this season. Hillis rumbled his way for 184 yards and two touchdowns against the Patriots in an impressive 34-14 win for the Browns. Hillis is 12th in the NFL in rushing but tied for third in rushing touchdowns with seven.

Hillis has a tough matchup in Week 10 against the Jets, but you cannot bench him after the game he had in Week 9.