Top 5 Projected Running Backs: Week 13 Top 5 Projected Running Backs: Week 13 By Bart Lopez Like what you see, but want more? Sign up for an ALL-ACCESS membership. All the game previews and in-depth analyses for college football, college basketball, soccer, and NFL games will be at your fingertips. 1. LeSean McCoy (PHI): McCoy did not get enough carries against the Patriots. He ran the ball just ten times for 31 yards and a touchdown. He is one of the best backs in football with 1050 yards rushing, and capable of busting out a big run at any time. Projected fantasy points: 17.7. 2. Maurice Jones-Drew (JAC): Jones-Drew has quietly racked up the second most rushing yards in the league with 1040. The Jags play a Chargers team this week that has struggled defensively. Jones-Drew will get his carries and should run for good yardage. Projected fantasy points: 16.6. 3. Ray Rice (BAL): In the defense heavy game against the Niners, Rice was held to just 59 yards rushing on 21 carries. The Ravens face the Browns this week. Cleveland isn’t nearly as good as SF, so expect a solid performance from Rice. Projected fantasy points: 15.9. 4. Frank Gore (SF): Like Rice, Gore struggled against a tough defense. He ran for 39 yards on 14 carries. Gore faces the St. Louis defense this week at home. I would be surprised if he finished with fewer than 100 yards rushing. Projected fantasy points: 15.9. 5. LeGarrette Blount (TB): Did you see Blount jump over that defender? It never gets old. He had a great game against the Titans, rushing for 103 yards and catching three passes for 56 yards. Against the poor Panthers defense, expect a big game. Projected fantasy points: 14.3. Not top 5, but could be: This week’s running back that missed the cut is Houston’s Arian Foster. Foster played ok, by his standards, against the Jaguars, finishing with 99 total yards. With all the quarterback issues the Texans will have to run the ball more and more. Projected fantasy points: 13.9. Top 5 NFL fantasy quarterbacks Top 5 NFL fantasy wide receivers Top 5 NFL fantasy tight ends Top 5 NFL fantasy defenses/special teams Top 5 NFL fantasy kickers
