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6. Peyton Hillis (Cleveland Browns) @Indianapolis

Hillis struggled to get anything going on the ground against the Cincinnati Bengals and ran for just 57 yards on 17 carries. He did, however, haul in six receptions for 30 yards and was targeted eight times, more than any other Browns receiver. Any thoughts of Hillis’ role diminishing this season were quieted as he continues to be the centerpiece of this weak but seemingly improving offense. Colt McCoy had an OK game, but if he can continue to improve and become a legitimate threat, Hillis could find some more holes opening up on the ground. Hillis is RB1 worthy this week against an Indianapolis Colts run defense that was torn apart for 167 yards and two scores on the ground in Week 1 by the Houston Texans (imagine what a healthy Arian Foster could’ve done).
Point Projection: 17 points

7. Rashard Mendenhall (Pittsburgh Steelers) vs. Seattle

While Mendenhall did manage 45 yards on 12 carries (3.8 YPC) he was taken out of the game early as the Baltimore Ravens dominated. He’s never going to be much of a receiving threat, so when the Steelers can’t run the ball and can’t get into goal line situations, his stats might not be ideal to his fantasy owners. The Seattle Seahawks offer a much better matchup for Mendy in Week 2. They did a nice job slowing San Francisco on the ground last week, but weren’t great against the run last year and it would be a surprise to see the Steelers dig themselves a deep hole against them like they did against the Ravens. Expect a nice bounce back from Mendenhall in Week 2.
Point Projection: 16 points

8. Jamaal Charles (Kansas City Chiefs) @ Detroit

Charles’ value was hurt by the fact that the Chiefs fell behind to the Buffalo Bills early and had to abandon the running game. Despite that fact, Charles had 56 yards on just 10 carries (5.6 YPC) and managed to catch a six-yard touchdown pass from Matt Cassel in the second quarter. Charles has always managed a high YPC average and that was no different in Week 1 despite the lack of chances. Charles owners can also take solace in the fact that Thomas Jones doesn’t appear to be a factor this year (three yards on two carries) which means that Charles should be free to roam this season. The Chiefs face the Detroit Lions in Week 1, a clearly improved defense and team that is no longer the welcomed matchup they once were. The Lions completely smothered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the ground, but the Bucs don’t have Charles. He’ a must-start once again in Week 2.
Point Projection:  16 points

9. Arian Foster (Houston Texans) @Miami  **QUESTIONABLE - WILL START ON SUNDAY**

Foster missed the opener with an ankle injury, however he practiced toward the end of the week and has been given the green light to make his season debut on Sunday. Head coach Gary Kubiak said he expects Foster to get roughly 20 touches, and that is enough to plug your No. 1 overall pick into your fantasy football lineup. Foster averaged 5.6 yards per touch in 2010 and has a favorable matchup against a Miami defense that allowed 622 yards of total offense in Week 1.
Point Projection:  16 points

10. Cedric Benson (Cincinnati Bengals) @Denver

Benson impressed in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns,  running for 121 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries (4.8 YPC). He broke off a big 39-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter and showed some good explosiveness off the line. Benson likely won’t do this every week, but this is a nice start and in Week 2 he gets a Denver Broncos defense that allowed a whopping 190 yards on the ground to the Oakland Raiders in Week 1. The Broncos were the worst run defense in the league last year and it doesn’t look like that has changed. Look for Cincinnati to be conservative and feed their workhorse the football early and often. Benson is a quality start this week and he should be able to make it two good games in a row to start the year.
Point Projection:15 points

11. Michael Turner (Atlanta Falcons) vs. Philadelphia

Turner was extremely efficient with his carries Sunday against Chicago, running for 100 yards on just 10 carries thanks to a big 53-yard dash.  The biggest surprise from Turner was that he had 40 yards on three catches. To put that in perspective, that’s the most yards he’s ever gained through the air, and he has caught three passes just one other time in his career (Week 4 of 2010). Hiss reception totals were likely an aberration; and you can’t expect him to catch much throughout the season. The good news though is he did look good on the ground; the bad news is Matt Ryan threw 47 times and Turner carried the ball just 10 times…something that could continue throughout the season and be an issue for Turner owners.  The Philadelphia Eagles run defense looked susceptible against the St. Louis Rams, letting up 154 yards, and Turner could find some running room. The situation in Atlanta is going to be something to monitor closely, but for now it’s safe to start Turner as a RB1 in all leagues.
Point Projection: 15 points

12. Chris Johnson (Tennessee Titans) vs. Baltimore

Well, we expected a little bit of a slow start for Johnson, but 49 total yards is extremely disappointing for CJ2K. He was really held back on the ground with just 24 yards on nine carries. He somewhat salvaged the day (especially in PPR leagues) with six catches for 25 yards, but he’s going to have to do much better than this for owners to be happy. The Baltimore Ravens defense is certainly not the matchup owners want for him this week as they shut down the Pittsburgh Steelers rushing attack last game. CJ remains a must start and it was a good sign that he made it through Week 1 healthy, just don’t be surprised if he’s somewhat disappointing again this week. Still, keep him in your lineup because he is a playmaker and break one at anytime.
Point Projection:  14 points

13. Ahmad Bradshaw (New York Giants) vs. St. Louis

Bradshaw ran for 44 yards and a score on a team-leading 13 carries and added a 10-yard reception in the Giants’ Week 1 loss. Brandon Jacobs received just six carries in what was a good sign for Bradshaw owners as he appears to be the featured back for the Giants at the moment. The St. Louis Rams allowed a whopping 237 rushing yards (98 from Michael Vick) to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 and could again struggle to stop the Giants and Bradshaw in Week 2. Look for head coach Tom Coughlin to take advantage of a mismatch and use Bradshaw similarly as to how the Eagles featured LeSean McCoy. You should plug him into your lineup as your RB2, however don’t be surprised if he totals at least 100 yards and puts together a big Sunday.
Point Projection:  14 points

14. Frank Gore (San Francisco 49ers) vs. Dallas

Gore struggled to get it going on the ground Sunday against Seattle with just 59 yards on 22 carries (2.7 YPC). He added 19 yards on three catches, but the good news is he made it through Week 1 unscathed. The new Rob Ryan-led Dallas Cowboys defense absolutely stuffed the New York Jets on the ground in Week 1, holding them to 45 yards on 16 carries (2.8 YPC). If the San Francisco 49ers get off to a slow start in Week 2, Gore could become an afterthought as a runner, however that wouldn’t hurt his value. Gore is one of the best pass catching running backs in the NFL and might need to showcase this in Week 2. Start Gore this week, and hope he shows you something in a tougher matchup.
Point Projection: 14 points

15. Felix Jones (Dallas Cowboys) @San Francisco

Jones found the end zone once but struggled to get it going on the ground, running for just 44 yards on 17 carries (2.6 YPC) against the New York Jets run defense. Jones added 22 yards on three catches and is clearly a focal point in this Dallas Cowboys offense. Jones is going to run and catch as the featured back, and against softer defenses should be able to do some major damage. The San Francisco 49ers shut down the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, however Jones and the Cowboys should provide them with a much tougher test. Start him in all leagues and expect good production.
Point Projection:  14 points

16. Tim Hightower (Washington Redskins) vs. Arizona

Hightower was clearly the feature back in Washington Week 1, running for 72 yards and a score on 25 of the team’s 26 carries. He also added 25 yards on three catches to put together a nice game and prove to any doubters that he’s going to be an impact fantasy player in 2011. Roy Helu received just one carry in the game and the Redskins clearly don’t think he’s ready, which means this is Hightower’s gig to lose. The Arizona Cardinals had one of the worst run defenses in the league last year (145.2 YPG) but were able to shut down the Carolina Panthers on the ground last week. Nonetheless, Hightower is a big part of this Redskins offense and is a solid RB2 option in Week 2.
Point Projection: 13 points

17. Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) @New York Jets

MJD had a noteworthy game on Sunday running for 97 yards and a score on 24 carries, but he surprisingly didn’t catch a pass and the Jags clearly were limiting his workload a bit as Deji Karim was given 14 carries. Nonetheless, MJD is still an RB1 and last week was clearly an indication that the run game is going to be a big part of the Jags offense, as they ran a total of 47 times in the game. Luke McCown at quarterback may hurt MJD’s receiving numbers but will likely guarantee him 20-plus carries a game, enough for the talented back to make an impact. This week he gets a tough New York Jets run defense that held the Dallas Cowboys to 64 yards (2.5 YPC) on the ground Sunday night. It may not be the best week for Jones-Drew, but a short yardage touchdown could save the day.
Point Projection:  13 points

18. Jahvid Best (Detroit Lions) vs. Kansas City

Best did OK on the ground with 72 yards on 21 carries but added 42 yards on four catches to put together a solid week with 114 total yards and a team-leading 25 touches. It looks as though Best’s toughest competition is going to come from Jerome Harrison (eight carries, 27 yards) but right now, he’s going to be the workhorse. He’s going to have to work on improving the 3.4 YPC he had Sunday against Tampa Bay if he wants to continue to receive the high workload, but he’s enough of a threat as both a runner and receiver to be a must-start fantasy play at this time. The Kansas City Chiefs were torn apart by an upstart Buffalo Bills offense and will be vulnerable to another upstart offense in Detroit in Week 2. As the Lions keep improving, Best’s value increases. He’s a viable RB2 this week.
Point Projection:  13 points

19. Beanie Wells (Arizona Cardinals) @ Washington

Beanie was given the chance to show his talent off on Sunday and he ran with it, literally, gaining 90 yards and finding the end zone on 18 carries (5.0 YPC). He also led the Cardinals with four catches but managed just 12 yards through the air. With Tim Hightower gone and rookie Ryan Williams out for the year, this is Beanie’s time to shine and Week 1 was certainly a good start. He had 18 of the team’s 25 carries and is a big part of what looks to be a vastly improved Cardinals offense with Kevin Kolb under center. Wells gets a decent but unspectacular Washington Redskins run defense in Week 2, and he should give owners middle of the road RB2 production.
Point Projection: 13 points

20. Fred Jackson (Buffalo Bills) vs. Oakland

Any talk of CJ Spiller overtaking Jackson in the Bills ground game was quieted in Week 1 as Jackson ran for 112 yards on 20 carries, while Spiller was given just five carries. The Bills surprisingly rolled over the Kansas City Chiefs in a 41-7 victory. It looks as though Jackson will continue to be the lead back, for now at least, and he’s a solid RB2 in Week 2 against the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders shut down Denver’s ground game in Week 1, holding them to 38 yards on 13 carries, but the Broncos were coming from behind for most of the game. As long as the Bills don’t have to abandon the run early, Jackson will produce and can be relied on for a consistent amount of points most weeks.
Point Projection:  12 points