NFL Picks Week 6: 3 RBs Who Will Be Difference Makers

In a league where high-flying aerial attacks have become the primary source for yardage, there still are running backs who have huge impacts on games.

It may not be the same league it was 10 years ago, but having a top-tier running back is still a key component for winning in the NFL.

In fact, there are many games this weekend where the running back will be the primary difference between winning and losing.

Here are three running backs who will be difference makers for their teams this week.

Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings)

A few years ago, the only way the Vikings could walk away each weekend with a victory is if Adrian Peterson dominated.

It appears that it's now looking the same way in Minnesota.

Peterson has a history of struggling against the Chicago Bears. However, this Bears team has been beaten up on the ground so far this year.

Peterson is second in the league in rushing.

It's likely that Peterson will be the only form of an offensive threat the Vikings will possess this weekend. It's on him to win the game.

Michael Turner (Atlanta Falcons)

The Atlanta Falcons are on upset alert this weekend against the Carolina Panthers.

There are many who are expecting a shootout between rookie sensation Cam Newton and Matt Ryan.

However, it's likely Michael Turner who will make the difference in this one.

If the Falcons can win the possession battle, they should win the game. The Panthers are allowing 4.9 yards per carry this year.

In the Falcons' three losses, Turner carried the ball 10, 11 and 16 times. In the team's two wins, he carried the ball 21 and 26 times.

I sense a trend.

LeSean McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles)

If the Eagles are going to have any chance to rebound and make something out of this season, it's going to be because of LeSean McCoy.

McCoy leads the NFL in yards per carry at 5.8.

With only 77 carries this season, he's still one of the top five rushers in the league.

If the Redskins have a flaw defensively, it's stopping the run.

The ball needs to be in Shady's hands often. The Eagles need to run the ball and make sure they don't commit the turnovers that have been losing them games all season.

We all know running the ball isn't Andy Reid's favorite thing to do, but it's a must this weekend.