1. DeAngelo Williams vs. Atlanta Falcons
Williams has been on a tear the last four games (548 rushing yards, five TDs) and it looks like he’s ready to take off once again like he did in the second half of 2008 when he scored 15 TDs. Look for him to eatthe Falcons run defense alive and easily top the 100 yard mark with two TDs. Williams is our top ranked fantasy football RB in Week Ten.
2. Adrian Peterson vs. Detroit Lions
For whatever the reason, the Lions have actually played Peterson tough to this point in his career. But we expect AD to fire this week coming off the bye and top the 100-yard mark with a long TD run on Sunday afternoon.
3. Chris Johnson vs. Buffalo Bills
Johnson’s become a legitimate superstar in 2009 and what’s even more impressive is he does it against defenses that know he’ s the only player they need to stop. His combination of toughness, vision and blinding speed allow him to break more long runs than any RB in this league and he’ll terrorize the Bills on Sunday.
4. Ray Rice vs. Cleveland Browns
Rice has become an exceptional multi-dimensional threat out of the backfield for Baltimore and will rack up serious yards against a suspect Browns defense on Monday Night. Expect over 100 yards on the ground and another 50 through the air.
Sleepers
1. Jamaal Charles vs. Oakland Raiders
The release of Larry Johnson opens up the door for the second-year back out of Texas. And for Charles’ fantasy owners, you couldn’t have asked for a better match-up than the Oakland Raiders and their horrendous run defense in Week Ten. He’s an excellent fantasy sleeper and will break 100 yards with a score.
2. Chris Wells vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks defense has been ravaged by injuries and are notorious for playing poorly on the road. Expect Wells, who’s run with a lot more authority in recent weeks, to notch his first 100 yard game of the season on Sunday.
Others We Like
Michael Turner vs. Carolina Panthers
Another RB who has seemingly found his rhythm over the past few weeks is Michael Turner. After a rough start to 2009, he’s rattled off 317 yards and three TDs in the past two games. This week, he faces a soft Panthers run defense, even softer after the loss of LB Thomas Davis to a torn ACL in Week Nine, and we expect another 100 yard game and a TD.
Thomas Jones vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The interior of the Jags defense has not been the same since they let Marcus Stroud walk to Buffalo in 2008. Since then, opposing RBs have found great success running on them, and this is exactly what will happen against Thomas Jones and the Jets big offensive line.
Ronnie Brown vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Look for the Dolphins to pound away at the smaller Tampa Bay (defensive) line and for Ronnie Brown to receive at least 20 carries. Whether lining up as the tail back or QB in the Wild Cat, expect 100 yards and a score.
A Few More
Cedric Benson vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Rashard Mendenhall vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Maurice Jones-Drew vs. New York Jets
