NFL Week 10 Picks: Looking at RBs Sure to Lead Teams to Wins on the Ground

As much as we've been enamored by the record-setting pace guys that like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Drew Brees are on this season, Arian Foster, LeSean McCoy and Matt Forte have been just as important to their team's success in 2011. 

Which backs will lead their teams to victory in Week 10? 

Matt Forte 

Jay Cutler has been outstanding in his last three games. A lot of that is due to the improved play of his offensive line. He has also shown this uncanny ability to make plays out of the pocket, and he hasn't forced many throws into double and triple coverage. 

Against the Lions, easily the best pass rushing team the Bears have faced since, well, they placed the Lions in Week 5, they'll need to lean on their explosive and multi-dimensional runner in this one. 

He had 116 yards on 22 carries on Ford Field in that game, and he should play an even bigger role with rain in the forecast for Sunday's game in Chicago. 

Even with the Lions coming off the bye, Chicago's home-field advantage should give them the deciding edge.

If Forte gets near 30 touches, the Bears should come away victorious. 

Ray Rice 

Playing in Seattle is never easy, and the Ravens could experience a bit of a hangover after beating the Steelers a second time, just as they did following their season opening win over Pittsburgh. 

If Joe Flacco is a bit shaky, he always can rely on Rice running the football and catching it out of the backfield. 

We've been focused on Flacco's improved play, Anquan Boldin's leadership and Torrey Smith's heroics the last two weeks, but after this game, we'll be reminded who the Ravens' best offensive player is. 

This game could be close to start, but Rice will turn a few simple screens into big plays, which should get Baltimore out to a big lead in the third quarter. 

Frank Gore 

The Giants' daunting defensive line will look to attack Alex Smith and force him into some hurried situations in this NFC battle. However, the 49ers will welcome all the pass rushers, because they'll gladly run draw plays to Frank Gore all afternoon in lovely San Francisco. 

New York's run defense isn't nearly as intimidating as it's pass rush, and Gore has amassed over 100 yards in each of his last five games. 

In a game headlined by defense and Eli Manning, Gore will steal the show in a 49ers victory.