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Must Start
1. Chris Johnson vs. Jax- He’s fresh, happy, and ready to run all over the Jags.
2. Jamaal Charles vs Buf- He’s the undisputed top back in KC and will run circles around the Bills D.
3. Adrian Peterson vs. SD - He’s slightly below the others this week because the Vikings could find themselves facing a large deficit early.
4. LeSean McCoy vs. Stl- The Eagles RB will be dynamic on the ground and as a receiver out of the backfield on Sunday.
Next
Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Was- The Giants O Line is better than a year ago and Bradshaw will have plenty of room to run.
Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Ten- The Titans D can and will be run on by MJD in Week 1.
Frank Gore vs. Sea- Gore’s biggest career games have come at the expense of the Seahawks. Expect a top notch fantasy football effort in Week 1.
The Rest
Darren McFadden vs. Den- Run DMC could break a few long ones on Monday Night. Denver D still adjusting to a new system.
Peyton Hillis vs. Cin- Hillis should pick up where he left off a year ago against the ’11 version of the Bengals.
Matt Forte vs. Atl – Expect him to produce as a runner and receiver out of the backfield.
Michael Turner vs. Chi- Turner Burner will find the end zone possibly twice on opening day.
Ryan Mathews vs. Min- The Chargers 2nd year back will be given every opportunity to succeed. The Vikings D can be run on.
Shonn Greene vs. Dal- Expect Greene to pick up a majority of his yards in the 2nd half when the Jets try and wear down the Boys.
Ray Rice vs. Pit- Look for Rice to be more effective as a receiver on opening day.
Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. Mia- The Pats offense will have Miami on its toes. Green Ellis will find the end zone at least once.
LeGarrette Blount vs. Det- Blount won’t find running too easy vs. the Lions, but should find the end zone at least once.
Ben Tate vs. Indy- Arian Foster’s backup should find a ton of success against the smaller Colts front seven.
Steven Jackson vs. Phi- Jackson will be a big part of the Rams offense as they should be playing from behind in Week 1.
Cedric Benson vs. Cle – The Bengals will look to protect their rookie QB by pounding the rock with Benson.
Fantasy Sleeper
James Starks vs. NO- Starks finished last season as the No. 1 starter and looked like a keeper in the Playoffs. He’s an excellent fantasy sleeper in Week 1 and should find success against this Saints D.
Fah
September 8th, 2011 at 23:49
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Beanie Wells??
Profootball101
September 9th, 2011 at 05:49
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Beanie was a huge bust last season. While the match up looks intriguing, we’re inclined to take a wait and see approach with Wells.
Godofwar
September 10th, 2011 at 16:58
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You know nothing about football if you dont have Mendenhall and Wells listed here… Completely irrelevant blog post…
Profootball101
September 11th, 2011 at 00:52
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Last year in Pittsburgh’s game at Baltimore, Mendenhall had 19 carries for 45 yards and 0 TDs. His YPC was 2.4. This game is also at Baltimore yet Pittsburgh’s O-Line has more question marks than a year ago and Baltimore’s front 7 is better. You basically have to start Mendenhall because he was a 1st rd pick but odds are he’ll have a mediocre game… and if Baltimore gets an early lead, watch the Steelers take to the air.