2011 Fantasy Football RB Rankings – NFL Week 4

After another exciting week of football, here is the LestersLegends Week 4 fantasy running back rankings.

1.  Adrian Peterson at Kansas City:  Averaging nearly 100 yards and a score per game. Vikes are going to ride AP to their first victory.

2.  Darren McFadden vs. New England:  As long as his groin doesn’t cause problems, he’ll continue his magical season.

3.  LeSean McCoy vs. San Francisco:  The Eagles are a hurting unit, but thankfully McCoy is the key piece on offense.

4.  Ray Rice vs. New York Jets:  The Jets got humiliated by the Raiders’ rushing attack last week.

5.  Matt Forte vs. Carolina:  He’s not running well, but he’s making up for it in the passing game.

6.  LeGarrette Blount at Indianapolis:  The Colts won’t have an answer for his bruising style.

7.  Maurice Jones-Drew vs. New Orleans:  Mojo simply continues to amaze.

8.  Ryan Mathews vs. Miami:  Quietly averaging 131 yards per game.

9.  Fred Jackson at Cincinnati:  Like the Bills' whole offense, he’s starting to get some recognition.

10.  Chris Johnson vs. Denver:  At some point Chris Johnson is going to erupt.

11.  Peyton Hills vs. Tennessee:  Week off should pay dividends with fresh legs.

12.  Ahmad Bradshaw at Arizona:  Becoming more dangerous as he gets more involved in the passing game.

13.  Michael Turner at Seattle:  Will definitely be more of a factor than last week.

14.  Jahvid Best at Dallas:  Even if he’s slowed in the running game, he gets his through the air.

15.  Rashard Mendenhall at Houston:  Has yet to reach 70 yards, but you know he’ll break out at some point.

16.  Tim Hightower at St. Louis:  Continues to prove Arizona wrong.

17.  Steven Jackson vs. Arizona:  Should be closer to 100 percent this week and assume the lead role again.

18.  BenJarvus Green-Ellis at Oakland:  Raiders yielding 120 rushing yards per game.

19.  Daniel Thomas at San Diego:  Clearly has surpassed Reggie Bush as the lead back.

20.  Ben Tate vs. Pittsburgh:  I’m assuming Tate will be the lead back, but Foster will get some touches.

21.  Shonn Greene at Baltimore:  Seven catches last week is encouraging.

22.  Felix Jones vs. Detroit:  His shoulder concerns me, especially facing Detroit’s front seven.

23.  Frank Gore at Philadelphia:  He’s banged up and has been ineffective this year (2.5 yards per carry).

24.  Darren Sproles at Jacksonville:  His versatility is perfect for the Saints offense.

25.  Beanie Wells vs. New York Giants:  You’ll have to monitor his hammy, but should be solid if he’s a go.

26.  Willis McGahee at Green Bay:  Will likely continue to carry the larger load until Knowshon Moreno shows he can take over.

27.  Joseph Addai at Tampa Bay:  Has 189 total yards the past two games.

28.  Jonathan Stewart vs. Kansas City:  Making Carolina look foolish for paying D-Will.

29.  Brandon Jacobs at Arizona:  Has scored in back-to-back weeks.

30.  Mark Ingram at Jacksonville:  Scored his first NFL touchdown last. Should be many more to follow.

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