NFL Week 17: Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

Here are the LestersLegends’ Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings.

1. Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Indianapolis

Should wrap up his rushing title in style against Indy’s 29th-ranked run defense (140.9 ypg allowed).

2. Marshawn Lynch at Arizona

If he can run one in on San Francisco, what isn’t he able to do? He’s scored in his last 11 games.

3. Ray Rice at Cincinnati

Averaging 140.0 total yards in his past six games with five TDs.

4. Michael Turner vs. Tampa Bay

The Bucs have allowed four more rushing TDs (23) than any other team. They are also yielding 149.7 ypg (31st).

5. Frank Gore at St. Louis

Gore has scored in three straight games and has a date with the league’s worst run defense (154.5 ypg).

6. Rashard Mendenhall at Cleveland

Continues his soft schedule against the Browns’ 30th-ranked run defense (146.5 ypg).

7. Ryan Mathews at Oakland

Cooled a bit last week, but should finish strong against Oakland’s 27th-ranked run defense (135.0 ypg).

8. Arian Foster vs. Tennessee

He’s a risk to be limited, but is good enough to do the damage early against Tennessee’s 24th-ranked run defense.

9. Willis McGahee vs. Kansas City

Should carry a bigger load next week as the Chiefs (23rd-ranked run defense) won’t change their style like the Pats did.

10. LeSean McCoy vs. Washington

He’s limited, so he’s a little risky, but Shady has been a force this year.

11. C.J. Spiller at New England

Averaging 152.5 ypg the past two weeks. If Reggie Bush (139 total yards) is an indication, he should be solid.

12. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Dallas

Has three TDs in his past two games. Picking a good time to come on again.

13. Reggie Bush vs. New York Jets

Tough matchup, but Reggie is playing out of his mind with an average of 144.5 total yards in four straight 100-plus yard games.

14. Michael Bush vs. San Diego

Darren McFadden could play this week, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

15. Shonn Greene at Miami

If the Jets can keep it close, which I assume is possible, Greene should have ample opportunity to produce.

The Rest

16. Beanie Wells vs. Seattle
17. Chris Johnson at Houston
18. Darren Sproles vs. Carolina
19. Steven Jackson vs. San Francisco
20. Toby Gerhart vs. Chicago
21. Donald Brown at Jacksonville
22. Kevin Smith at Green Bay
23. Peyton Hillis vs. Pittsburgh
24. Jonathan Stewart at New Orleans
25. Cedric Benson vs. Baltimore
26. DeAngelo Williams at New Orleans
27. Kahil Bell  at Minnesota
28. Ryan Grant at Detroit
29. Jackie Battle at Denver
30. LeGarrette Blount at Atlanta

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