We’ve already given you the top 31 QB’s, this list will cover the top 40 RB’s, and soon we will rank the WR and TE. Here are the running backs:

1. LaDanian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
   1,474 yards, 15 TDs, 60 rec, 475 rec yards, 3 rec TDsLT is still the best in the game, even though his numbers were no where near his MVP season. He does it all, he gets the tough yards, he can break one all the way, and he is great catching passes out of the backfield. His offensive line is better than average, and the San Diego offense basically revolves around him. He’s been saying that he probably has three years left before he starts thinking about retiring, so there’s no reason to think that he won’t be the best back in the NFL again in 2008.
2. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis Colts
   1,072 yards, 12 TDs, 41 rec, 364 rec yards, 3 rec TDsI’m using the term “man-crush” for my feelings about Addai. His stats don’t jump up and slap you in the face to get your attention, but he is definitely one of the best. He is basically the only running back option that they have in Indy, so it isn’t like he will lose 10 carries a game to his backup. He had a good statistical season even though the Colts basically rested him the last four weeks of the season to get him ready for the playoffs. He gets the goal line carries, he gets the short yardage carries, is better than average catching the ball out of the backfield, and I can easily see him rushing for 15 TDs this season.
3. Stephen Jackson, St. Louis Rams
   1,002 yards, 5 TDs, 38 rec, 271 rec yards, 1 rec TD (12 games)Before the start of the 2007 season Jackson was viewed as a guy who would rival Tomlinson for the top spot in fantasy. Well, between injuries to himself, his QB, and most of his offensive line, the season was a nightmare that rivaled Britney Spears’ custody battle. Jackson still managed to run for 1,000 yards (just barely!), and remains the only show in town in the Rams’ backfield. He is great as a pass receiver, as he caught 90 passes in 2006. Jackson is big, motivated, and will reestablish himself as one of the top options in fantasy football.
4. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
   1,341 yards, 12 TDs, 19 rec, 268 rec yards, 1 rec TDOk, the guy had an amazing rookie season and was easily the best first year player in 2007. However, I think we might have been a little quick to anoint him as someone who could supplant LT as the best in football in just his second year. Peterson is explosive and can take any carry all the way, there’s no doubt about that. But here’s a few factors that have me ranking him behind Addai and Jackson. First, Chester Taylor is a very good backup and will get at least five to seven carries every game. Two, he has had some injury problems in the past. He broke his collarbone among other things when he was in college and missed two games due to a knee injury last year. It isn’t a HUGE concern, but running backs are fragile due to the beating they take, and as the injuries mount up, it takes its toll. Three, his touchdown numbers were good, but ten of the twelve touchdowns he scored were in four games. That leaves 13 weeks of the fantasy season where he didn’t score for you, and let’s face it touchdowns are where you win and lose your matchups. Additionally, five different weeks he had 60 yards or less. The last thing that keeps him from the top for me is he doesn’t catch the ball at all. 19 catches over a full season is terrible for a RB, and he doesn’t get that added dynamic that the top few options get. All that being said, if you can grab “All Day” in the fourth spot, you should be quick to pick Peterson. This is not a knock on his talent, just the reasons he wasn’t ranked higher.
5. Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
   1,262 yards, 11 TDs, 47 rec, 389 rec yards, 0 rec TDsWhen the Redskins really needed him to step up as they made their playoff push, Portis responded in a big way. He rushed for 306 yards and 4 TDs in the last three weeks (read: fantasy playoff time), and had another successful campaign. When healthy, this guy is one of the more explosive backs in the league, and has never rushed for under 1,200 yards when he played the whole season, and he has had double digit touchdowns every year but one. Ladell Betts proved he could carry the load during 2006 when Portis missed half the year, but Betts was almost completely ignored last season while Clinton was healthy, proving who is the star of the show in DC. I am expecting even better stats in 2008, with 1,400+ yards and 14 TDs.
6. Marion Barber, Dallas Cowboys
   975 yards, 10 TDs, 44 rec, 282 rec yards, 2 rec TDsThis guy runs like he is pissed off at the world, and when he hits someone in the open field, he usually falls forward or just keeps right on going. Barber has been the Cowboy worth owning in the Texas Twosome of he and Julius Jones, as Barber had been getting all the red zone carries and the majority of the scores. Well, Jones left town for the Great Northwest, so now Barber is sharing the backfield with a rookie and figures to get 20+ carries every game. Barber is a very physical runner, which could lend itself to injury, but so far in his career he has been quite durable. He has shown some talent with receptions out of the backfield and is dangerous once he gets a head of steam rolling. This is the first time he will be “the man” in Dallas, and I completely expect him to thrive under that situation. I’m looking for him to run for 1,300+ yards and 13 scores.
7. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
   1,333 yards, 7 TDs, 90 rec, 771 yards, 5 rec TDsThis is a guy that I have never been high on, but after last season you can’t ignore the stats. Westbrook’s small frame has made his susceptible to injury over the past few years, but he never seems to miss entire games too often. He is one of the best with the ball in the open field, and the Eagles offense gives him a lot of opportunity to showcase this with swing passes and screen plays. Especially with the recent injuries to Donovan McNabb, the entire offense in Philly has revolved around Westbrook. He isn’t a huge touchdown scorer, which hurts his value, but he makes up for it with the pass receptions (if your league gives points for that). Assuming McNabb comes back healthy, I expect his numbers to take a step back to right around 1,000 yards rushing, 5 TDs, and about 60 catches. Good numbers, but not his 2007 season.
8. Larry Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs
   559 yards, 3 TDs, 30 rec, 186 rec yards, 1 rec TDs (8 games)The second overall fantasy pick the past couple seasons, Larry Johnson came crashing back to earth after struggling the first few weeks, and then his season came to an end after a cracked bone in his foot. Johnson recovered from a rough beginning to rush for over 100 yards in three of his last five games, and scored in his last three. However, the offense surrounding him in Kansas City is going to make it tough for him to get back to those 1,700 yard, 18 TD seasons. His quarterback is horrible, meaning he will be facing eight men in the box on many occasions. Even worse, his offensive line is far from what it used to be, meaning those big gaping holes that Johnson used to run through are now going to look more like pinholes instead of craters. He still has plenty of talent, and not much in the way of a backup, but will need lots of help from those around him to achieve greatness, and I just don’t have faith in his supporting cast.
9. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers
   1,102 yards, 5 TDs, 53 rec, 436 rec yards, 1 rec TDWith new offensive coordinator Mike Martz in the fold, there is excitement surrounding the 49ers offense for the first time since Steve Young retired. Gore has tremendous ability, but the supporting cast around him is questionable at best. His offensive line has some experience, but they have struggled as a unit. And speaking of struggling, Alex Smith looks like a bust in the mold of Heath Shuler. So, with not a lot of holes to run through and the defense focusing on stopping him, it is a wonder that Gore rushes for any yards. The Niners brought in DeShawn Foster in the offseason, who won’t push for Gore’s job, but will probably get his fair share of carries. Gore has never scored double digit TDs, but is pretty useful out of the backfield. Don’t expect him to morph into Marshall Faulk under Martz, but Gore still should top 1,100 yards and 5-7 TDs.
10. Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills
    1,115 yards, 7 TDs, 18 rec, 184 yards, 0 rec TDs (13 games)Assuming that nasty hit and run incident that Lynch was involved him doesn’t earn him any sort of suspension, Marshawn has the tools to really burst on the scene. He was the model of consistency as rookie runners go, as he ran for at least 60 yards in every game he played. He is also in a run-first offense in Buffalo, partly because that’s the way the team has always been, and partly because the passing game stinks. His offensive line is a bunch of big boys, so he should have holes that are plenty big enough to run through. I expect Trent Edwards to make some sort of progress, so that should help Lynch out some. He did lose three weeks to an ankle injury, and he isn’t very useful catching passes, but expect Lynch to top 1,300 yards and close in on ten scores.
11. Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers
    956 yards, 8 TDs, 30 rec, 147 rec yards, 0 rec TDsNot even on the fantasy radar at the start of the season, Grant took the starting job over after injuries and ineffectiveness caused him to be the best option, or at least the next option. But he quickly made it look like it was his job all along, as he almost ran for 1,000 yards in just ten weeks. He also was great at finding the endzone, and should go into 2008 as the unquestioned starter. Grant was also pretty effective as a pass catcher out of the backfield, and regardless of who the QB is in Green Bay I expect him to continue to run the ball effectively. He should continue to be a good fantasy back, but without a full season of running the ball there has to be at least a small bit of concern. Draft him with confidence at this ranking.
12. Lawrence Maroney, New England Patriots
    835 yards, 6 TDs, 4 rec, 116 rec yards, 0 rec TDsHow did the Patriots throw so many passes and Maroney only caught four the entire season? That is shocking to me. Maroney definitely played second fiddle to the record breaking Pats passing attack in 2007, but showed flashes of brilliance down the stretch. Maroney has had trouble staying healthy in his two seasons, but at least they were minor, nagging injuries that only cost him a couple of weeks each season. He shares the backfield with Kevin Faulk, and doesn’t carry the ball 20 times a game. He is a decent option as your second back, but if Maroney is leading your backfield I suspect you will be looking upwards at the leaders in your league all season long.
13. Ronnie Brown, Miami Dolphins
    602 yards, 4 TDs, 39 rec, 389 rec yards, 1 rec TD (7 games)Brown was enjoying a resurgence in 2007 as he was having a great season before tearing his ACL at the end of October. Unfortunately for Brown, the Dolphins have committed to 2008 being a complete rebuilding process, and the QB and WR position are incredibly young and inexperienced. His offensive line is a work in progress, and he will struggle to find open running lanes throughout the year. He is sure to lose some carries to Ricky Williams, but I don’t see him losing the majority of carries to Williams.
14. Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns
    1,304 yards, 9 TDs, 30 rec, 248 rec yards, 2 rec TDsPicked up by the Cleveland Browns after being released by the Raves, Jamal Lewis had something to prove and did just that as he had his best season since he rushed for 2,000 yards in 2003. He was thought to be written off the fantasy map, but a guy with a chip on his shoulder can surprise you sometimes. Especially a guy who is 245 pounds and running at you with a head of steam. The whole Browns experience was a surprise last season, and I wouldn’t be shocked to see these numbers come back to around 1,100 yards and 6 scores as Lewis is inching toward that tragic number for running backs, 30 years old (turns 29 in August)
15. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
    1,009 yards, 4 TDs, 23 rec, 174 rec yards, 2 rec TDs (11 games)Jacobs would rather go around you than through you, but when it comes to the goal line, he usually knows what to do. It seems sometimes he would rather be a finesse runner than the big bruiser that he was built to be, but he is pretty nimble for a guy his size. The Giants found a number of different options while Jacobs was hurt, so Ahmad Bradshaw and Derrick Ward should get carries as well. But like I said earlier, when it comes to punching the ball in, Jacobs is like a wolf to a piece of meat, he sniffs it out and attacks. Expect the yards to stay similar, but the TDs to near double digits.
16. Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints
    581 yards, 4 TDs, 73 rec, 417 rec yards, 2 rec TDs (12 games)Considering the hype when he entered the league, right now you have to say that Bush has been a bust. He has been unable to get in any rhythm running the ball, and has been unable to even run for 4.0 yards a carry. Bush has been dynamic as a pass catcher out of the backfield, as well as lining up as a wide out. Even though he has 150+ catches in his two seasons, that isn’t what you draft Bush for and even with Deuce McAllister out of the lineup most of last year, Bush still failed to establish himself as the go to guy in New Orleans, as Aaron Stecker and even Pierre Thomas looked more able when running the ball than Reggie last year. He still has a world of talent, but has fallen way short of expectations so far.
17. Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers
    1,316 yards, 2 TDs, 23 rec, 164 rec yards, 0 rec TDs“Fast Willie” has been a yardage machine in his few seasons in Pittsburgh, but in two seasons he has failed to even score five times, bottoming out at just two in 2007. Parker has lightning speed and when he gets around the corner, look out, but he just doesn’t scream “feature back.” He also is almost lost when it comes to catching passes out of the backfield, and this obviously didn’t get past the Steelers as they drafted Rashard Mendenhall in the first round to complement Parker. Willie will be very useful in leagues that count yards heavily, but in standard leagues, there are many better options.
18. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars
    768 yards, 9 TDs, 40 rec, 407 rec yards, 0 rec TDsDrew has been the darling of fantasy since breaking on the scene with his game breaking runs, and nice touchdown totals. He will continue to share the load with Fred Taylor, but he seems to get most of the play around the red zone and the goal line, and he is much more adept at pass receiving than Taylor. He is one of the soon to be breakout young stars when Taylor hangs up the spikes, but until then you have to be patient with the fact that he will probably only carry the ball 12 or so times a game, but he tends to make the most of every time he touches the ball. Look for Jones-Drew to inch towards 1,000 yards and score 11 times in 2008.
19. Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens
    1,207 yards, 7 TDs, 43 rec, 231 yards, 1 rec TDLooks like it will be a very tough year in Baltimore this year, which doesn’t bode well for the fantasy prospects of McGahee. New coach, new quarterback, and the team is a year older. Steve McNair is gone, which leaves either Kyle Boller or rookie Joe Flacco behind center, and neither gets me excited. Also, the lack of talent at the WR position will make running the ball with any consistency difficult as the opposing defense will key on McGahee most of the time. I think the above 2007 numbers would be a high end prediction for Willis this coming season. I look for just over 1,000 yards and 5 rushing scores.
20. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
    316 yards, 1 TD, 4 rec, 16 rec yards, 0 rec TDHe has been sitting behind LT his whole career, and now Turner will get the chance to show that he can be “the man” for an NFL franchise. Nicknamed “The Burner” Turner has shown explosive speed and the ability to take any carry all the way to the house. Whether it be Joey Harrington, rookie Matt Ryan, or anyone else at QB to start the year, the passing game will most likely struggle, so the pressure will be even greater on Turner. Jerious Norwood is still there are will take some of Turner’s carries, but he signed a good contract and I still expect him to eclipse 1,000 yards and score eight rushing touchdowns.
21. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
    (in college)The most explosive offensive player in the draft, McFadden has the ability to step right into a starting role in Oakland. Chances are that they will work him into the mix slowly, so if you draft him don’t be discouraged if his numbers the first few weeks of the season don’t jump off the page. He can do it all, get the short yards, break a big gain, and catch the ball out of the backfield. At 210 pounds he isn’t the biggest guy in the league, but expect McFadden to have a decent sized impact in his rookie season.
22. Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals
    497 yards, 3 TDs, 13 rec, 110 rec yards, 1 rec TD (11 games)Easily the biggest disappointment in fantasy football in 2007, Johnson had a nightmare season. He rushed for over 100 yards just once, and only carried the ball 20+ times on four occasions. His three scores were his lowest output since becoming a starter by a wide margin, so he has to have some sort of bounce back year in 2008. Kenny Watson will share the backfield with him, but I still expect Rudi to carry the bulk of the load this season, as the whole Bengals team looks to come back from a really tough year.
23. LenDale White, Tennessee Titans
    1,108 yards, 7 TDs, 20 rec, 114 rec yards, 0 rec TDsWhite has had some troubles since coming to the NFL two seasons ago, but thankfully they are all fixable. He has lacked focus, lacked discipline, and lacked conditioning. If White can commit himself to becoming a top flight ball carrier in the NFL, I have no doubt that he can become that. He will have some competition in Chris Henry and rookie Chris Johnson, but this job is definitely LenDale’s to lose. The offense around him is questionable at best, so he will face a lot of stiff defensive schemes every week.
24. Edgerrin James, Arizona Cardinals
    1,222 yards, 7 TDs, 24 rec, 204 rec yards, 0 rec TDsOld man Edge had another really good year in 2007, as he showed everyone who wrote him off that he still has something left in the tank. His yards per carry are still pretty frightening, but he had a solid finish to the 2007 campaign and looks to carry that over to this season. He doesn’t really have much competition for carries in Arizona, as J.J. Arrington has been a big disappointment, and Marcel Shipp never progressed into a serious threat. He might be old, but Edge will still break 1,000 yards and five or more scores. As a third RB, or perhaps a second, he’s not that bad.
25. Thomas Jones, New York Jets
    1,119 yards, 1 TD, 28 rec, 217 rec yards, 1 rec TDA very plain, vanilla back who will get you a decent number of yards, but never has really had a nose for the end zone. The Jets aren’t a team that scores a lot of points, has an exciting passing game, or a great offensive line. They spent a boatload of money this offseason to bolster their team, so perhaps Jones will get more opportunities in the red zone. Leon Washington will take third down carries and some end zone chances away from him. Jones should be your third choice at running back at best.
26. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    898 yards, 10 TDs, 49 rec, 324 rec yards, 0 rec TDHe might have played in 15 games, but these numbers were mostly accumulated over an impressive run of ten starts. Graham was forced into duty after injuries to Cadillac Williams and Michael Pittman left the Bucs without another option. Graham did all he could to earn the chance at a starting job in Tampa, however, they stockpiled running backs in the offseason, so Earnest will be pushed for carries by Warrick Dunn, Michael Bennett, and don’t forget the Cadillac. Without all that competition, Graham would be ranked higher.
27. Deuce McAllister, New Orleans Saints
    92 yards, 0 TDs, 4 rec, 15 rec yards, 0 rec TDs (3 games)If he can stay healthy, I think that McAllister will have a good year of scoring touchdowns. Bush has been a flop so far (considering what we thought he could be) and it certainly seems that Deuce is the more consistent back. I don’t think he is going to rush for 1,500 yards by any stretch of the imagination, but I think, given 16 or so games, that McAllister can find the jackpot seven or eight times. He could be a nice third or great bench option for your team.
28. Fred Taylor, Jacksonville Jaguars
    1,202 yards, 5 TDs, 9 rec, 58 rec yards, 0 rec TDsTaylor enjoyed his second straight season of relatively good health and recorded his second straight 1,000+ yard campaign. When healthy, Taylor still gives your team good yardage, but he has never really been a huge touchdown scorer. Some has to do with his team’s offensive inepitutude that also involves never having any wide receivers. The Jags tried to improve their offense, but he will lose scoring chances to Maurice Jones-Drew.
29. Julius Jones, Seattle Seahawks
    585 yards, 2 TDs, 23 rec, 203 rec yards, 0 rec TDsThese stats will be deceiving because in Dallas, Jones was sharing the backfield with Marion Barber, and he was getting the short end of the sharing. The Seahawks decided that it was time to part company with former MVP Shaun Alexander, and it is Jones’ position to go out and run with now. He also has T.J. Duckett in the backfield who could take some goal line carries, but Duckett hasn’t done anything to prove valuable in his time in the NFL. Jones has always been a pretty good back for racking up the yards, and letting someone else punch it in. This has always hurt his fantasy value, but he still deserves a spot on fantasy rosters.
30. Ahman Green, Houston Texans
    280 yards, 2 TDs, 14 rec, 123 rec yards, 0 rec TDsFor years now Green has been unable to stay healthy. He has only played 25 out of the possible 48 games the past three seasons. Houston has another solid option in former Titan Chris Brown, but they are counting on Green to do the majority of the ball carrying at least at the start. Green is getting older, slower, and more injury prone by the year, he should only be a bye week replacement at this point.
31. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers
    717 yards, 4 TDs, 23 rec, 175 rec yards, 1 rec TDFantasy owners have been waiting for this guy to break out for years. They have been stashing him, just waiting for that DeShaun Foster injury. Well, now Foster is in San Fran, and the Panthers gave Williams a vote of confidence by drafting a running back in the first round of the draft. I have always been one of those Williams believers, but the fact that Carolina keeps going out of their way not to give him the job outright makes me concerned. Williams has a lot of talent, and can take any carry to the house, but until you see him getting consistent carries, I worry about a committee approach.
32. Chester Taylor, Minnesota Vikings
    844 yards, 7 TDs, 29 rec, 281 rec yards, 0 rec TDPerhaps the best backup running back to own, Taylor has rushed for over 2,000 yards over the past two seasons. He will not be the starting back over Adrian Peterson by any means, but he will be carrying the ball about 10 times a game, and will also make some catches out of the backfield. Also, Peterson hasn’t exactly been the picture of health throughout his football career, so if he is forced to miss anytime, Taylor is a legitimate guy to expect 100 yards a start, given his talent and the great offensive line. If you own Peterson, I think you have to own Taylor.
33. Kenny Watson, Cincinnati Bengals
    763 yards, 7 TDs, 52 rec, 374 yards, 0 rec TDsWhen Rudi Johnson forgot how to play football last season, Watson stepped in and stepped up beautifully in his absence. Watson showed some flashes of brilliance including a 130 yard, three touchdown performance against the Jets. Rudi will go into the season as the number one back again, but if for some reason he falters again early, I would jump on Watson pretty quickly.
34. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers
    (in college)Even though Willie Parker will definitely be the starter out of camp, the Steelers are one of the most run happy teams in the NFL. They might bring him along slowly, but Mendenhall has such great skills that Pittsburgh used a first round pick on him when they already have a great established guy at running back. He is built like a brick s&!thouse and has great speed as well. He will work his way into the regular plans of the Steelers eventually, but Parker is the starter.
35. Jerious Norwood, Atlanta Falcons
    615 yards, 1 TD, 28 rec, 277 rec yards, 0 rec TDWith the departure of Warrick Dunn, we all thought that Norwood was going to get his chance to show his skills on a regular, 20 carry a game basis. Well, Norwood still won’t get his chance, as the Falcons went out and gave Michael Turner $35 million to be their featured back. Norwood still could have some value, however, as Turner also has never been “the man” on a team. The Falcons figure to be pretty bad again, and still have no QB, so don’t expect their running game to be the darling of fantasy football.
36. Johnathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers
    (in college)The Panthers have DeAngelo Williams who should be the starter, but they can’t have a whole heck of a lot of confidence in him if they took Stewart in the first round of the draft. At 5′11″ and 235 pounds Stewart is a load to bring down and could be a nice complement to Williams quicker, around the end type of running. This is a guy you will have to be patient on as a project. He most likely won’t get the bulk of the carries right away, but if he makes the most of the ones he gets, he very well may see an increase from week to week.
37. Ladell Betts, Washington Redskins
    335 yards, 1 TD, 21 rec, 174 rec yards, 1 rec TDThe last time that Clinton Portis went down with an injury, Betts looked like a world beater amassing over 1,100 yards and scoring four times. Going into 2007 many thought that he would steal carries from Portis on a consistent basis. Well, that didn’t happen as Betts didn’t even get 100 carries last season. So, as long as Portis is in the game, Betts’ fantasy value is pretty minimal. But with the Redskins run heavy philosophy, keep a close eye on the health of the starter, as you could grab a stud out of free agency if Betts could only get the chance.
38. Justin Fargas, Oakland Raiders
    1,009 yards, 4 TDs, 23 rec, 188 rec yards, 0 rec TDsHow can you not want Huggy Bear’s kid on your team? Fargas proved everyone wrong, and turned in a fabulous season last year as he was the lone bright spot in a dismal year for the Silver and Black. And what was his reward for the great year? The Raiders went and selected Darren McFadden with the fourth pick in the draft. Fargas will most likely start the year as the main dude, but expect the rookie to start eating away at his carries early on in the season.
39. Tatum Bell, Detroit Lions
    182 yards, 1 TD, 14 rec, 63 rec yards, 0 rec TD (5 games)Once a 1,000 yard runner for Denver, Bell fell out of favor in Detroit quickly and only got 44 carries the whole season. Bell has shown the talent to be a team’s main back, and the Lions got rid of the offensive coordinator and Bell’s best competition for the starting job. However, they did draft Kevin Smith (the Clerks’ guy?) who ran for a ridiculous 2,567 yards last year in college. Expect Bell to be sharing the load before the calendar changes to October.
40. Derrick Ward, New York Giants
    602 yards, 3 TDs, 26 rec, 179 rec yards, 1 rec TD (8 games)If it wasn’t for his injury, Ward could be going into the year pushing Brandon Jacobs pretty hard for carries in the Giants’ backfield. Ward was showing great skill, as he rushed for nearly 600 yards in the five starts he got. He also showed pretty good hands on pass receptions and the ability to make people miss. The Giants have a plethora of running back options this season, but if something happens to Jacobs (which it seems to do), Ward could be looking like a good fantasy option on your bench.

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Tags: Adrian Peterson, Ahman Green, Brandon Jacobs, Brian Westbrook, Chester Taylor, Clinton Portis, Darren McFadden, DeAngelo Williams, Derrick Ward, Deuce McAllister, Earnest Graham, Edgerrin James, Frank Gore, Fred Taylor, Jamal Lewis, Jerious Norwood, Jonathon Stewart, Joseph Addai, Justin Fargas, Kenny Watson, LaDanian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, Larry Johnson, Lawerence Maroney, LenDale White, Marion Barber, Marshawn Lynch, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Turner, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Ronnie Brown, Rudi Johnson, Ryan Grant, Stephen Jackson, Tatum Bell, Thomas Jones, Willie Parker, Willis McGahee

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