2010-11 NFL Wild Card Round Fantasy Running Back Rankings

Ryan Lester

Jan 6, 2011

Here are my fantasy football running back rankings for the Wild Card Round.

1. Ray Rice: Was a force down the stretch. Averaged 111 total yards per game on the year. Should be effective against Kansas City.

2. LeSean McCoy: With Vick at less than 100 percent, look for McCoy to shoulder more of the load against a Packers team that allowed 4.7 yards per carry.

3. Jamaal Charles: Fell short of the rushing title, but should make his mark on this game despite Baltimore’s stout defense.

4. Shonn Greene: Jets kept him fresh with just 185 carries on the year. It’s time to unleash him on Indy’s 25th ranked run defense.

5. Reggie Bush: Bush is a wild card (pun intended). He could be average or he could break something. He’s a risky play, but with all of the injuries at RB for the Saints, he’s a solid play.

6. Joseph Addai: Seasoned veteran will be leaned on in the playoffs.

7. Marshawn Lynch: Likely just one game in store for Lynch, but he should have a decent wild card weekend against an average Saints run defense.

8. LaDainian Tomlinson: The old vet will likely make an impact against the Colts.

9. Thomas Jones: Similar to LT, but he has a much stiffer defense (Baltimore) to face and a better back (Charles) ahead of him.

10. Brandon Jackson: I suspect Aaron Rodgers and the passing game will be the primary focus against the Eagles.

11. Dominic Rhodes: An old friend arrives just in time to give the Colts some extra stability.

12. Julius Jones: Not really sure how the Saints are going to split their carries. I’m expecting a lot of passing.