Week 14 Fantasy Rankings: Rating the Week's Elite RB Plays

There are so many fantastic fantasy football running back plays this week, I don't even know where to start. 

OK, I've thought it through and the following guys are my top three runners for Week 14's action that, for most of you, kicks off the fantasy football playoffs. 

Good luck. 

Ray Rice 

The Ravens fed Rice last week to the tune of 29 carries, and not surprisingly, he rewarded his club with 204 yards and a touchdown. 

When Baltimore gets away from Rice, they get into trouble. 

I think they've realized he must get the ball at least 20 times for the team continue their success. 

This week, they face an Indianapolis Colts that allows 144 yards on the ground per game. Although their secondary is equally as bad, Rice will be the major contributor for the Ravens. 

Don't forget about his terrorizing capabilities in the screen game, either.

Maurice Jones-Drew

This one's easy. Jones-Drew is the only legitimate threat on the Jaguars roster and the Buccaneers have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs.

They were thrashed by the Panthers, who ran for 163 yards against them last week.

Even if Jones-Drew is limited on the ground (for some reason), you know Blaine Gabbert will find him often on check-downs underneath.

Marshawn Lynch

I love Lynch's matchup at home against the Rams this weekend. St. Louis allows nearly 160 rushing yards per contest and Mr. Beast Mode has been running wild of late.

He had two touchdowns last week against the Eagles, and the Rams are far less disciplined at staying in their running lanes.

Lynch is a passionate guy, and will feed off a boisterous crowd en route to a monster game.