Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs

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To help the Bruno Boys Nation win FREE PRIZES, we bring to you the Wild Card Round Running Back Rankings.

1. Michael Turner (Atlanta Falcons) @ Arizona

During the regular season, Turner finished just six points shy of being the top fantasy point getter at the running back position. Not bad for his first year starting in the NFL. No doubt about it, Turner has been a big reason for the Falcons turnaround and will continue to pay dividends by leading them to a win over the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the playoffs.

Burner Turner should leave a scorched path through Arizona as he takes advantage of a rush defense that allowed 110.2 rushing yards per game along with 13 rushing scores on the season.
Point Projection: 19 points

2. Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) vs. Philadelphia

Peterson rushed for over 100 yards on 10 different occasions during the regular season, and while he has a tough match-up with the Philadelphia Eagles and their 4th ranked rush defense this weekend, we think he posts yet another 100+ yard performance in the first round of the playoffs. The Vikings understand that Peterson is the reason they're playing post-season football, so you can be sure, they'll be feeding him the ball all game long. With opportunities, Peterson will produce.
Point Projection: 16 points

3. LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers) vs. Indianapolis

His "questionable" status is a bit disconcerting, but if the groin injury does not appear serious, by all means, utilize him in the Chargers' playoff match-up with the Colts. Not only did LT post double digits against the Colts earlier this season, but he's also coming off a three TD week 17 performance, an outing in which he looked like the LT of old. If Tomlinson can get the job done against the Colts' 24th ranked rush defense, don't be surprised to see us writing about him in next week's rankings.
Point Projection: 16 points

4. Brian Westbrook (Philadelphia Eagles) @ Minnesota

Facing the Vikings' stout number one ranked rush defense while coming off a four point week 17 outing would normally lead us to avoiding a back, but Westbrook's not your typical back. Due to his dual threat ability, even if his running game is stifled, Westbrook should be able to post a solid fantasy day thanks to his receiving skills.

As for those four points in week 17, well thanks to the huge lead the Eagles built on the Cowboys, Westbrook's services were not needed much in the second half. The Eagles won't run away with this one, which means Westbrook will be needed for all four quarters.
Point Projection: 15 points

5. LeRon McClain (Baltimore Ravens) @ Miami

Finishing the year off with 20 or more carries in all of the Ravens' last five outings, it's obvious that McClain, even with McGahee finding pay dirt the last two weeks, is the Ravens' main man at the running back position. While the Dolphins do rank 10th against the run, we believe a heavy dose of McClain will wear them down, allowing the running back to rack up some points later on in this match-up.
Point Projection: 15 points

6. Joseph Addai (Indianapolis Colts) @ San Diego

With less than 100 fantasy points on the year, 96 to be exact, Addai was one of the more disappointing first round selections for fantasy owners this season; however, he could begin making amends this post-season. Despite playing just one series in week 17, Addai managed 11 fantasy points as he looked the healthiest he's been all season long. He already put up 10 fantasy points against the Chargers earlier this season, and we believe he reaches the double digit plateau again this weekend.
Point Projection: 14 points

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Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs