Week 15 Fantasy Rankings: Top-Notch RBs Certain to Rack Up Points

We all know the importance of the running back position in NFL fantasy football, and with playoff implications all over the place, Week 15 is a great time to get a big performance from your backs.

At this point in the season it's all about playing the matchups and understanding injury situations.

Nothing is worse than not capitalizing on a backup getting a starter's minutes, or not realizing that your running back is playing in an incredible matchup.

Having those top-notch players on your bench can be deadly.

How are your running backs going to do, and are you lucky enough to have them on this list?

You want to know which running backs are going to have great weeks, so look no further.

Arian Foster, RB Houston Texans

Foster is going to have to be "the man" for the Texans from here on out. Even if rookie quarterback T.J. Yates does somehow flourish into a superstar, we all know the Texans' offense revolves around Foster.

He couldn't have a better matchup this week, and his owners are going to be thrilled with his production.

The Carolina Panthers give up 4.7 yards per carry and 128.9 rushing yards per game.

Look for Foster to drastically improve on his 957 yards and eight touchdowns on the season, especially after only running for 41 yards and no touchdowns last week.

Felix Jones, RB Dallas Cowboys

Stud rookie DeMarco Murray has been lost for the season with a fractured right ankle, so Felix Jones will get the nod to start.

Jones ran for 106 yards last weekend on just 16 touches, and should be a great start against a Buccaneers defense that gives up a horrible 139.7 yards per game rushing.

They've allowed 432 rushing yards in the past three games.

You'd be very dumb not to start Jones.

Ryan Grant, RB Green Bay Packers

With James Starks most likely a game-day decision, Grant becomes a great option in the Packers backfield.

He ran for 85 yards and two touchdowns last week against the Raiders, and has a very favorable matchup with a Chiefs team giving up 132.5 yards per game on the ground.

With the Packers looking to get through the rest of the season as quickly as possible, look for them to get up early and run the ball as much as possible.