2011 NFL Week 7 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

After another exciting week of football here is the LestersLegends Week 7 fantasy running back rankings:

1.  Darren McFadden vs. Kansas City:  With Jason Campbell out, it’s time to lean more heavily on Run DMC. The Chiefs giving up 119.6 rushing YPG.
 

2.  Ray Rice at Jacksonville:  The Jags are giving up 115 YPG. Rice is averaging 140.0 total YPG.
 

3.  Matt Forte at Tampa Bay:  He is averaging 151.3 total yards per game. The Bucs are giving up 114.5 YPG.
 

4. Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay:  The Packers are tough against the run, but AP is finding ways to put up big numbers every week in spite of his team.
 

5.  Arian Foster at Tennessee:  His rushing totals are off, but he keeps making it up in the passing game.
 

6.  Rashard Mendenhall at Arizona:  He busted out of his slump and gets to face Arizona’s mediocre run defense (118.8 YPG).
 

7.  Michael Turner at Detroit:  The Lions are giving up 129.5 yards per game. Turner already has six TDs.
 

8.  Ryan Mathews at New York Jets:  The Jets are struggling to stop the run. Mathews is averaging 134.8 total YPG.
 

9.  Chris Johnson vs. Houston:  He should be ready to roll coming off the bye, especially with the team committed to getting him more involved.
 

10.  Beanie Wells vs. Pittsburgh:  He has six TDs already. Pittsburgh is giving up 112.8 yards.

11.  Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Baltimore: This is a tough matchup, but Mojo is averaging 103.6 total YPG.

12.  DeMarco Murray vs. St. Louis:  Assuming Felix Jones can’t go, Murray should torch St. Louis’ run defense (163.0 YPG).

13.  Steven Jackson at Dallas:  He looked fresh coming out of the bye (125 total yards vs. GB).

14.  Daniel Thomas vs. Denver:  The Broncos are giving up 123.4 YPG.

15.  Shonn Greene vs. San Diego:  The Chargers are giving up 113.6 YPG. The Jets are committed to running the ball.

16.  Mark Ingram vs. Indianapolis:  The Colts are giving up 136.7 rushing yards. This is a good week to establish a power ground game.

17.  Willis McGahee at Miami:  McGahee is averaging 86.6 total YPG. He topped 100 yards in three of his four last games.

18.  Jackie Battle at Oakland:  The Raiders are giving up 113.2 YPG.

19.  Ryan Torain at Carolina:  He struggled last week, but remained the feature back.

20.  Montario Hardesty vs. Seattle:  Hillis’ hamstring concerns me. This should be Hardesty’s chance to earn a bigger role.

21.  Earnest Graham vs. Chicago:  He should get another start. The Bears are giving up 121.8 YPG.

22.  Darren Sproles vs. Indianapolis:  The Colts are giving up 136.7 rushing yards. Sproles is averaging 85.2 total yards.

23.  DeAngelo Williams vs. Washington:  He is averaging 80.3 yards the past three weeks.

24.  Marshawn Lynch at Cleveland:  The Browns are giving up 129.8 YPG. Lynch is averaging 87.7 total yards in past three games.

25.  Maurice Morris vs. Atlanta:  I’m not convinced Jahvid Best will overcome his concussion this week.

26.  Jonathan Stewart vs. Washington:  He has the skills to put up huge numbers, but is stuck behind D-Will.

27.  James Starks at Minnesota:  Starks has been better than Ryan Grant, but they are both getting enough opportunities to be relevant. Unfortunately, it’s killing their values.

28.  Ryan Grant at Minnesota:  See above.

29.  Delone Carter at New Orleans:  He should lead the Colts in touches.

30.  Donald Brown at New Orleans:  He is more likely than Carter to break out.

Also check out:

• Week 7 Fantasy Football QB Rankings
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• Week 7 Fantasy Football TE Rankings
• Week 7 Fantasy Football Waiver Advice
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