2011 Fantasy Football Week 2: Running Backs (RB) Rankings/Projections

Ray Rice got off to a big start Week 1 against the Steelers as he totaled 149 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Those fantasy owners that paid attention to Rice as a possible first overall selection are looking good coming out of Week 1 and he should have no problem finding success against the Titans in Week 2.

Michael Turner vs. Eagles

The Falcons fell behind early against the Bears but Michael Turner still have 100 yards on only 10 carries. This week Turner should take advantage of the Eagles as they have an inexperienced linebacking corps to go with new safeties. Steven Jackson only carried the football two times against them last week but posted a 47-yard touchdown, and this group even made Cadillac Williams look respectable.

Jahvid Best vs. Chiefs

While I’m disappointed in Jahvid Best’s yards-per-carry average against the Buccaneers, he should have a better game against the Chiefs. With Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson striking fear into defenses against the threat of the deep passing game, it should open up running lanes for Best on the ground.

Chris Johnson vs. Ravens

As long as Chris Johnson doesn’t have an injury this coming week against the Ravens, he should get back to his former self in Week 3. This week, Johnson would have been in trouble against the Ravens even if he was conditioned, but it’s clear he still needs another week to get his legs ready to go. If you have solid depth on your roster it might be a good idea to sit Johnson this week.

Notable Injuries

Arian Foster (Hammy), Steven Jackson (Quad), Derrick Ward (Ankle), Mike Tolbert (Knee),

 More Week 2 Rankings - QB | RB | WR | TE | K/D | DL | LB | DB | Waiver Wire | Start/Sit |

1	Ray Rice	@ Titans
2	LeSean McCoy	@ Falcons
3	Peyton Hillis	@ Colts
4	Adrian Peterson	Buccaneers
5	Darren McFadden	@ Bills
6	Rashard Mendenhall	Seahawks
7	Michael Turner	Eagles
8	Jahvid Best	Chiefs
9	Maurice Jones-Drew	@ Jets
10	Matt Forte	@ Saints
11	Arian Foster (I)	@ Dolphins
12	Jamaal Charles	@ Lions
13	Ahmad Bradshaw	Rams
14	Frank Gore	Cowboys
15	Felix Jones	@ 49ers
16	Chris Johnson	Ravens
17	LeGarrette Blount	@ Vikings
18	Beanie Wells	@ Redskins
19	DeAngelo Williams	@ Packers
20	Steven Jackson (I)	@ Giants
21	BenJarvus Green-Ellis	Chargers
22	Ryan Mathews	@ Patriots
23	Cedric Benson	@ Broncos
24	Tim Hightower	Cardinals
25	Fred Jackson	Raiders
26	James Starks	@ Panthers
27	Mike Tolbert (I)	@ Patriots
28	Shonn Greene	Jaguars
29	Joseph Addai	Browns
30	Knowshon Moreno	Bengals
31	Brandon Jacobs	Rams
32	Reggie Bush	Texans
33	Mark Ingram	Bears
34	Ben Tate	Dolphins
35	Marshawn Lynch (I)	@ Steelers
36	Derrick Ward (I)	Dolphins
37	Willis McGahee	Bengals
38	Ryan Grant	@ Panthers
39	Pierre Thomas	Bears
40	Michael Bush	@ Bills

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