Week 11 Fantasy Football Projections: Fred Jackson and RBs Destined to Fail

You can't believe everything you're told—especially regarding the predictions for these fantasy running backs in Week 11.  These backs are all projected to produce over 100 total yards and a touchdown, which is absolutely ridiculous.

I can't see any of these backs getting you enough points to verify starting them, and they should be benched in all formats.

Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams

Jackson is always expected to be a Top 10 running back, for some reason.  While he was good a few years ago, that's all in the past.  He has shown flashes of brilliance at times, but he has also played horribly at others.

Jackson goes up against the Seattle Seahawks this week.  While the Seahawks allow the most carries in the NFC, they also allow the second-fewest yard per carry.

The Seahawks rank 10th against fantasy running backs, and they have not allowed a rushing touchdown to a running back in six weeks.

Jackson hasn't found the end zone in consecutive weeks despite playing relatively weak run defenses.  He stands no chance of scoring against the Seahawks, who have only allowed rushing touchdowns in two games this season.

No touchdown = a bad day for Jackson.

Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

This is pretty easy, but CJ2K is going to disappoint again.  While he did well against the Carolina Panthers last week, the Panthers have the worst run defense in the league.

The Panthers allow almost twice as many points to fantasy running backs per game as the fifth-ranked Atlanta Falcons defense.

Running over the Panthers is not impressive in the slightest, and I don't think C.J. is back just yet.

Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills

Fred Jackson was one of the best running backs in the league at one point, but he has faded.  He plays the Miami Dolphins this week, who are actually second in the NFL against running backs.

The Dolphins haven't allowed a rushing touchdown in six weeks, and have only allowed two all season.  They consistently keep running backs subdued, but get torched by quarterbacks.

Jackson's projected 108 yards would be the third-most the Dolphins have allowed, and his 20 points would be the second-most given up.

Jackson hasn't found the end zone in four weeks after scoring six times in five weeks.  His season has been turned around since the bye week, and the Dolphins won't help him right the ship.