Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: Running Backs

Week 7 of the fantasy football season represents many leagues half way points. Many teams are seeing exactly where you are standing and you already know if you have a solid shot at the playoffs or if you are preparing for next year. No matter which one you are, you definitely should not give up and continue to learn. For those hoping to hold on though, there are four teams on bye-week this week, the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles, all of which have 2 solid running backs that are out. That is a total of 8 of the normal top 50. But don't panic! You can rest assured knowing that we are here 24/7/365 for your hardcore fantasy football needs!

With that being said let’s hope for a remarkable Week 7 for yourself, as well as the rest of fantasy football die-hards out there. To make that happen, read through the Fantasy Football Week 7 Running Back Rankings.

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1. Marion Barber (Dallas Cowboys) @ St. Louis

Marion Barber is averaging well over 100 combined yards and 1 TD a game in 2008 and the people that will be trying to contain him this week is none other than the St. Louis Rams who have allowed 4.9 YPC, 169 rushing YPG and have given up 9 rushing TD's. Oh ya, did we mention that Felix Jones is not playing this week?
Point Projection: 25 points
 
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2. Clinton Portis (Washington Redskins) vs. Cleveland

Clinton Portis is back people! Yes, he was rated a RB1 once again this year, but a low-ender. Now, we are through six weeks and Portis is one of the top fantasy options moving forward. He has 6 TD's this year and has surpassed 120 rushing yards in each of the past three games. This week he takes on a Cleveland Browns defense that has surrendered 7 rushing TD's and 137 YPG this season. Good things are to come for Portis in Week 7,
Point Projection: 24 points

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3. Willie Parker (Pittsburgh Steelers)  @ Cincinnati 

Look who is back to share in the fun against the Cincinnati Bengals for Week 7? None other than Willie Parker, that's who. And now that they are missing Rashard Mendenhall don't be shocked if Willie Parker is the yardage back as well as the goal line back. Heading against a rush defense that has given up 156.8 YPG and a total of 8 TD's on the season is a great way to get your season going again.
Point Projection: 22 points

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4. Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) @ Chicago 

Adrian Peterson is one of those backs who can either have an outstanding game, or a rather average game, with very few in between. He hasn't had a TD since Week 4 against Tennessee (see where we are going with this). He is just too darn streaky, yet too damn good to sit if you own him. Look for Peterson to do what he does best, go against what the people predict and dominate in Week 7 after two mediocre weeks .
Point Projection: 17 points

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5.  Marshawn Lynch (Buffalo Bills) vs. San Diego

Lynch started the season off hot but then has since struggled against St. Louis and Arizona. He should be able to get back on track against the San Diego Chargers who have given up 112.2 YPG to running back position. Plus, Lynch is a just about a lock to score a short yardage touchdown each week.
Point Projection: 17 points

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6. Steven Jackson (St. Louis Rams) vs. Dallas  

Nevermindthe dissapointment that he brought upon his owners in Week 6 against the Washington Redskins. He still put up 111 combined yards. He is once again 100% healthy so he should dominate in games more than he doesn't and this game should get him back on track, even if the Cowboys have been a bit stingy in the rush defense of theirs in 2008.
Point Projection: 17 points

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7. LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers) @ Buffalo

Even though LT hasn't had a TD in the past two games, he still totaled 118 combined yards on the field and touched the ball 23 total times. This trend should continue this week as they face a Buffalo Bills defense that have given up 114.2 YPG and 7 total TD's. LT could actually be a sleeper this week and put up a much better game than the 17 points that we are projecting for him.
Point Projection: 17 points

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Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: Running Backs