Top-Ten Fantasy Running Backs (Week 11)

Week ten produced some extremely high-scoring affairs which made Draftmix an exciting week and offered fantasy owners plenty of entertainment.

As a result of these scoring frenzies the running back position heavily benefited. Seven running backs scored greater than 20 fantasy points and several others scored in the mid to high teens.

Week 11 will offer another entertainment-filled weekend and running backs should be the focal point of any draft format.

Brian Westbrook: Cincinnati has given up 12 rushing touchdowns on the season and their defense allows 26.2 points per game. Westbrook could easily have one of his best performances of the season. Projected Points-26

Michael Turner: After such a fast start Turner has only scored two touchdowns in his last six games. The Broncos head to Atlanta this week and they bring with them the leagues 27th ranked run defense. The Falcons continue to play well and Turner is one of the reasons for their success. Turner is due for a big week. Projected Points-25

Frank Gore: Gore faces St. Louis, the leagues second worst run defense, therefore, there is no need for further analysis. Projected Points-22

Matt Forte: The Packers run defense isn't much to talk about and even if they were, Forte has proven that he can get it done against the best of them. The Packers allow 154 rushing yards per game. It's not a stroll in the park for this division rivalry game, but this rookie will have his way this weekend. Projected Points-20

Adrian Peterson: Over his last three games Peterson has averaged 23 fantasy points, but the Bucs have only allowed one rushing touchdown all season. Peterson continues to prove that he is one of those dominant backs who can take over any game he chooses. Projected Points-20

Marion Barber: In Dallas' first meeting with Washington, Barber had a total of 37 total yards in a game where Tony Romo had 47 pass attempts. As a result, the Cowboys lost at home. I'm certain the Cowboys will play into their strengths with Barber this week. Projected Points-19

Clinton Portis: Portis has been on Washington's injury report all season so I expect him to play this week against the Cowboys. In week four against the Cowboys, Portis failed to find pay-dirt, but rushed for 121 yards on 21 carries. Projected Points-18

Brandon Jacobs: Jacobs was passed over in most league formats, because the Giants were playing Philadelphia last week, but Jacobs continues to make a case for himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL. Baltimore has their work cut out if they want to stop Jacobs. Projected Points- 18

Thomas Jones: With Jones having one of his best seasons as a professional, it's time for me to start showing him a little love. New England is allowing a 4.1 yard per carry and in week two at home against the Patriots, Jones finished with 75 total yards in a Jets loss. This week will be a different story. Projected Points-17

Steve Slaton: After coming off of such a tough week against Baltimore, Slaton is ready to put the pieces back together against Indy. The good news is the Colts allow 133 rushing yards per game and have given up 12 rushing touchdowns through nine games. Projected Points-17

Bonus

Marshawn Lynch: Playing the Browns on a Monday Night should be enough for Lynch to be a must draft in eight-man leagues.