Fantasy Football

We already know Joseph Addai looked every bit like a top 5 pick last night, while Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush struggled along with the rest of the Saints offense. It is time to rank the remaining RBs for Week 1.

1. F. Gore (SF) vs TB: Great matchup and Gore will prove he is as explosive as he was last season
2. S. Jackson (STL) vs CAR: No reason he shouldn’t rack up at least 100 total yards and at least 1 score
3. W. Parker (PIT) at CLE: Parker could have more total yards than any other RB this week

LT has a tough Week 1 matchup vs the Bears, but his owners should still get their TD fix.

4. L. Tomlinson (SD) vs CHI: Should score at least once as always, may not get to 100 total yards
5. B. Westbrook (PHI) at GB: 100+ total yards won’t be a problem
6. W. McGahee (BAL) at CIN: Good week 1 matchup for the new Raven
7. M. Jones-Drew (JAX) vs TEN: Could score multiple TDs against a weak Titans D
8. L. Johnson (KC) at HOU: Will get at least 20 touches despite what the Chiefs have said
9. S. Alexander (SEA) vs TB: Is a good bet to score a TD, we’ll see if he’s back in 2005 form
10. L. Maroney (NE) at NYJ: As long as the Patriots win he should get to 100 yards rushing
11. T. Henry (DEN) at BUF: If Cutler plays well, Henry will have a solid game
12. R. Johnson (CIN) vs BAL: The Ravens have simply owned Rudi, could punch in a short TD
13. B. Jacobs (NYG) at DAL: If the game is close, Jacobs will approach 25 carries, maybe more
14. A. Green (HOU) vs KC: I really like Green for close to 100 total yards and a TD this week
15. C. Benson (CHI) at SD: He’ll be involved early and often to take pressure off Grossman on the road, his final numbers will depend on the score
16. E. James (ARI) at SF: Great matchup, but without goal line carries he’ll have to break one to get a TD, could do it against a weak 49ers D
17. C. Williams (TB) at SEA: Could have a big game in the opener if he decides to show up this season
18. R. Brown (MIA) at WAS: I can’t see him scoring or getting to 100 total yards, but I’ve been wrong before
19. M. Barber (DAL) vs NYG: He should score, which is enough reason to put him over Julius Jones
20. J. Jones (DAL) vs NYG: Should have a decent game yardage wise
21. D. Foster (CAR) at STL: If Foster gets 20 touches he’ll have a solid game, obviously that is a question mark
22. D. Williams (CAR) at STL: See DeShaun Foster
23. L. Jordan (OAK) vs DET: The matchup is great, but Oakland’s offense should give Jordan few scoring chances
24. L. Betts (WAS) vs MIA: Very tough matchup even if he does get more carries than Clinton Portis, but he should still get sufficient yardage
25. C. Portis (WAS) vs MIA: If the Redskins score, it more than likely will be Portis
26. M. Lynch (BUF) vs DEN: I can’t see this game going well for the rookie, Denver is tough on D
27. A. Peterson (MIN) vs ATL: The wildcard of the week, he could do a lot or he could do nothing
28. T. Jones (NYJ) vs NE: Should be stuffed by the Patriots D on the attempts he does receive
29. F. Taylor (JAX) vs TEN: With little chance of a TD and very few receiving chances, he needs to be big on the ground, the matchup makes him a good flex start
30. T. Bell (DET) at OAK: No one knows what his exact role will be compared to T.J. Duckett, but an average day is likely on the horizon
31. L. White (TEN) at JAX: Much like Tatum Bell, his role is uncertain in Week 1 and he has a very tough matchup against the Jags D
32. J. Norwood (ATL) at MIN: I love his prospects, but it is hard to predict what his role will be, has a 50+ TD run in him
33. B. Jackson (GB) vs PHI: Expected to start, but I’m not sure there is much to be excited about after that
34. L. Washington (NYJ) vs NE: He could definitely get between 50-100 total yards with Thomas Jones ailing a bit
35. J. Lewis (CLE) vs PIT: There is nothing good about this situation
36. W. Dunn (ATL) at MIN: Jerious Norwood should get more touches and have the better game
37. C. Taylor (MIN) vs ATL: Will likely play on 3rd downs and spell Adrian Peterson
38. C. Brown (TEN) at JAX: If LenDale White looks sluggish, Brown should get some touches
39. V. Morency (GB) vs PHI: If he is able to go with his knee injury, he could split time with Jackson
40. M. Pittman (TB) at SEA: Has a chance to make some big plays on 3rd downs, will spell Carnell Williams

Feel free to email me at Joseph.Badalucco@451press.net with any questions you might have regarding your own team.