NFL Predictions Week 6: Fred Jackson and 5 RBs Who Will Continue Rolling

Looking ahead to Week 6 of the NFL schedule, these five running backs will continue to roll in their respective matchups:

Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills

The NFL's third-ranked rusher with 480 yards through five games, Jackson just continues to produce for the Bills, who also happen to be one of the game's most productive and surprising offenses.

Jackson has at least one touchdown in four straight games, in addition to two games with 80 or more receiving yards.

That all stacks together to complete one of the NFL's best backs to start the 2011 season. His Week 6 opponent, the New York Giants, have given up at least 100 yards and a score on the ground in three straight weeks. Jackson should continue those troubles for the Giants.

Matt Forte, Chicago Bears

The Bears can't figure out how to protect Jay Cutler, but they've certainly got a formula for rushing the football with Forte.

Over the past two games, Forte has over 300 yards rushing and eight catches for 58 more.

Minnesota has yet to give up more than 100 yards on the ground this season, but you have to believe that Mike Martz and the offense will want to continue feeding the ball to Forte to keep defenses off Cutler.

Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars

Few backs in the NFL have been as consistent as Jones-Drew, who has at least 80 yards in all five games this season. He hasn't even needed the rock in big quantities to get those yards, either. Jones-Drew has received 19 or fewer carries on three occasions this season.

Against the Steelers and their 16th-ranked rushing defense, he should see the ball at least that many times. Unleashing Blaine Gabbert against that injured but dangerous defense wouldn't be wise. Jones-Drew gives the Jaguars their best chance at an upset on the road.

Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings

You didn't really think I'd leave Peterson off this list, did you? Fresh off a 122-yard, three-touchdown day against the Cardinals last Sunday, Peterson will get a Bears defense that has been gashed against the run all season.

Chicago has historically been very good at defending the ground game, but not this season. The Bears have allowed over 100 yards to opposing backs in all but one game this season. In that one game, the Packers' backs sat just three yards short of also breaking the 100 mark.

Peterson will get the carries, which should mean another big day for AP.

Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers

Gore gave us an ankle scare three weeks ago in Cincinnati, but he's responded with back-to-back 100-yard games. Gore went over 125 in each with a score.

The Lions have given up just one touchdown to opposing running backs this season, but they've also allowed back-to-back 100-yard performances.

With the way the 49ers are rolling, you'd have to think that they can run the ball on the Lions. Considering how well the Lions collapse the pocket, Jim Harbaugh would be wise to give Alex Smith some help with Gore in the running game.