NFL Week 11 Running Back Rankings

Week 10 brought with it an end to the dreaded bye week. And, while many owners think that means their job just got easier, they're dead wrong.

Sure, you might be saved from having to find that plug and play, but now each and every lineup spot will have more bodies that can occupy it. Decisions won't get easier, they'll get tougher, especially when you consider the importance riding on each and every game from here on out.

To make those choices easier for you, the Bruno Boys offer the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week 11 Running Back Rankings.

Key Abbreviations: YPC (Yards Per Carry), YPG (Yards Per Game

1. Frank Gore (San Francisco 49ers) vs. St. Louis

Sure, the Rams held Gore to just six fantasy points in their last meeting last year, but prior to that Gore had burned St. Louis for 17, 22, and 20 fantasy points. Gore should be in for a big day in week 11 as the Rams' defense has really regressed when it comes to defending the run.

Last season, the Rams allowed just 115.2 rush yards per game and only 16 rushing TDs on the season. This season, they are allowing 161 yards on the ground per game and have already allowed opposing runners to reach the endzone 15 times.

Point Projection: 22 points

2. Michael Turner (Atlanta Falcons) vs. Denver

For the first time this season, Turner was able to put up back-to-back double digit fantasy performances, going for 13 points in week nine against the Raiders and 15 in week 10 against the Saints.

The common thread in those two games was the fact that each of Turner's opponents ranked 18th or lower against the run. With the Broncos, who rank 27th against the run, on the slate for week 11, Turner should make it back-to-back-to-back double digit outings.

Point Projection: 21 points

3. Brian Westbrook (Philadelphia Eagles) @ Cincinnati

After a monstrous return from injury against Atlanta in week eight in which he went for 32 fantasy points, Westbrook has been kept in check the last two weeks, totaling just a combined 14 fantasy points.

Westbrook should get back on track in week 11 as the Eagles head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals, who are allowing 331.8 total yards per game and 26.2 points per game.

Point Projection: 18 points

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4. Clinton Portis (Washington Redskins) vs. Dallas **Check Status**

200 rushing attempts in nine straight weeks will take a toll on you, and that's the case with Portis as the Redskins' back has just a 50/50 shot of going on Sunday as he deals with a vareity of ailments.

If Portis is able to go, he is an absolute must play. He has gone for 12 or more points in each of the Redskins' last eight games, including a 13-point effort against the Cowboys.

Point Projection: 18 points

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5. Matt Forte (Chicago Bears) @ Green Bay

Each and every week, it seems Forte does something else to impress us.

In week 10, the rookie managed a strong 18 fantasy points against the fifth ranked Tennessee Titans' rush defense. Granted, not all of it came on the ground as Forte rushed for just 72 yards. But the fact that he was able to add 11 fantasy points as a receiver with 54 receiving yards and a TD on the day, speaks volumes to the back's skills.

Look for Forte to get double digit points again in week 11, this time in the more traditional way as he'll face a Packers defense that's giving up 154.6 yards per game on the ground.

Point Projection: 18 points

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NFL Week 11 Running Back Rankings