Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings: Running Backs

Week 13 is here and with that comes plenty of heartache, but also plenty of happiness as well, depending on your playoff hopes and whether they have been crushed or not. If you are still in the hunt though you definitely have to start paying attention to the Bruno Boys and all of our weekly rankings.

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Key Abbreviations: RYPC (Rushing Yards Per Carry), RYPG (Rushing Yards Per Game), RTD's (Rushing Touchdowns)

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1. Thomas Jones (New York Jets) vs. Denver

This week a gut feeling tells me that Thomas Jones will excel beyond belief. The Jets are taking on a Broncos rush defense that surrenders 144.5 RYPG, and a whopping 15 RTD's on the season. Jones has been hot as of late, scoring five TDs in his last four games, plugging away at a 104.5 clip. If you have him on your team, he must be in your lineup. And that is why he is the Bruno Boys top-RB play of the week.

Point Projection: 22 points

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2. LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego) vs. Atlanta

It is looking like this season will be a bust for all Tomlinson owners, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be in your lineup. Every single week he is healthy he should be playing for you. Yes, he has had only two TDs in his last four games, definitely not Tomlinson-Esq.

In fact, one of them was by the way of receiving. But in his last four games he is averaging 125.8 total YPG. This week he faces an Atlanta team that has given up 120.9 RYPG and 13 RTD's on the year.

You do the math.

Point Projection: 20 points

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3. Marion Barber (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Seattle

Last week Felix Jones went on the injured list and is now out for the year. That leaves Barber to fend for himself for the most part. He has been being played as both, a rusher and receiver out of the backfield lately, averaging about 100 total YPG. This week he takes on a Seahawks defense that has allowed 122 RYPG and 10 RTD's for the season.

Barber should add to his eight total TD's on the year.

Point Projection: 20 points

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4. Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) vs. Chicago

For the 2008 season, Peterson has enjoyed himself immensely. This sophomore RB has averaged 107.3 RYPG and has 8 RTD's on the season. Better yet, his last game against the Bears he went for 121 rushing yards and punched in two TDs. All the signs are there to play him as your RB1.

There is no reason that you really shouldn't. That is unless you own any of the guys mentioned above.

Point Projection: 20 points

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5. Chris Johnson (Tennessee Titans) @ Detroit Lions

We all knew it was coming, but that early in the season? What I am talking about here folks is Johnson hitting his rookie wall. He has struggled the past three weeks but his elixir should take on the form of the Detroit Lions rush defense who have allowed 166.7 RYPG and 18 RTD's for 2008.

If Johnson doesn't produce this week it may be safe to say that he should ride the bench the rest of the year.

Point Projection: 19 points

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6. Joseph Addai (Indianapolis Colts) @ Cleveland

Following up his superior performance in Week 11 against Houston, Addai put up 101 total yards against one of the better rush defenses in the game against San Diego.

This week, he takes on a Cleveland defense that has allowed 145.9 RYPG and 11 RTDs on the season. Even splitting touches with Rhodes, Addai should have another excellent week.

Point Projection: 18 points

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7. Michael Turner (Atlanta Falcons) @ San Diego

Turner finally broke his little streak of ineffective games against solid rush defenses when he ran in four TDs against Carolina. He has averaged 108.3 RYPG and has a total of seven TDs the past four games. Considering that he is facing his old team he should have plenty of reasons to keep up his great play.

Point Projection: 18 points

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To find out where the rest of the running backs rank in Week 13, click the link below...

WEEK 13 RUNNING BACK RANKINGS