Week 11 Fantasy Football Projections: LeSean McCoy and RBs Sure to Top 25 Points

Week 11 of the NFL season brings with it some dream matchups for running backs and their fantasy owners.  While there are few wide receivers who are ready to break out this week, these three running backs will all top 25 points and will secure you a victory.

Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings

Peterson was the top choice in most fantasy drafts, and he is going to reward owners this week.  He goes against the Oakland Raiders this week in a highly favorable matchup.

The Raiders are third-worst against fantasy running backs, so Peterson will be able to gash them.  The Raiders also cannot throw the ball well, and relying on their run will help the Vikings as they bottle up the run nicely.

The Vikings should be able to go up early in this game and consistently give Peterson the ball.  Peterson is in for possibly his best game of the season.

Projection: 160 total yards, 2 TDs, 27 points.

DeMarco Murray, Dallas Cowboys

DeMarco Murray has emerged as a budding star, and he will prove that once again this week.  Murray plays the Washington Redskins, who can't defend the run for their lives.

The Redskins give up a lot of yards and are susceptible to quick, versatile running backs.  If Reggie Bush can get 20 points against them Murray can do much better.

The Cowboys will be able to go up early and run the ball with Murray for most of the game.

Murray reminds me of the old Chris Johnson because he too was rumored to be too small to be an every-down back, but has done just fine in that role.

Murray is in for another monster game this week.

Projection: 186  total yards, 2 TDs, 30 points.

LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia Eagles

LeSean McCoy has been the No. 1 fantasy back this year, and he is going to solidify that reputation this week.

McCoy faces the New York Giants who are below average against fantasy running backs.  Michael Vick is out this week, and that means McCoy will get a lot of opportunities this week, and he'll certainly take advantage of them.

McCoy is a dual-threat, and he had 20 points the last time these two teams met.  This time, Vick is injured and he will get even more touches.

This is a very bold prediction, but it is certainly possible.

Projection: 194 total yards, 3 TDs, 36 points.