Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: Matt Forte and the 4 Best RBs

With running backs like Fred Jackson, Cedric Benson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, LeSean McCoy, Ahmad Bradshaw and Frank Gore on the bye, it's imperative that you find the best matchup for your other fantasy running backs for Week 7. 

Which running backs move into the "top fantasy running back" category? 

Matt Forte 

We know how integral Forte is to the Bears' offense—more than 46 percent of Chicago's total offense has come from Forte's contributions. 

He faces a Buccaneers defense that's allowing nearly 115 rushing yards per contest and were ravished by the 49ers in Week 5 to the tune of 213 yards on the ground.

Even if Forte can't find a rhythm on handoffs, he'll be featured in the passing game as usual and should catch anywhere between three and seven passes in this one. 

Darren McFadden

McFadden is typically a top running back option each week, but he hasn't eclipsed the 100-yard mark in three games. 

Not to worry. 

He's still averaging 4.3 yards per carry in those contests and should be the focal point of the Raiders offense against the Chiefs' 21st-ranked rush defense. 

Ray Rice

I'll make this quick because it's so very obvious. 

Rice is a demon in the short-to-intermediate passing game for the Ravens and received 25 and 23 carries in this last two games, respectively. 

He'll get nearly 30 touches against the Jaguars on Sunday, which for any running back is the basis for a big day in fantasy. 

Rashard Mendenhall

Mendenhall returned from injury and toted the rock 23 times for 146 yards with a score against Jacksonville in Week 6. 

After his huge outburst, expect the Steelers to establish him early on the road against the Cardinals and their 20th-ranked rush defense. 

He should be once again used in the red zone, too.