Week Three RB rankings

Updated Sept. 23, 2011 @ 10:56 p.m. ET

Here are our fantasy rankings for running backs:

1. LeSean McCoy, Eagles vs. Giants
2. Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers at Colts
3. Adrian Peterson, Vikings vs. Lions
4. Ray Rice, Ravens at Rams
5. Peyton Hillis, Browns vs. Dolphins
6. Chris Johnson, Titans vs. Broncos 
7. Michael Turner, Falcons at Buccaneers
8. Darren McFadden, Raiders vs. Jets
9. Matt Forté, Bears vs. Packers
10. Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants at Eagles
11. Ryan Mathews, Chargers vs. Chiefs
12. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars at Panthers
13. Jahvid Best, Lions at Vikings
14. Frank Gore, 49ers at Bengals
15. Fred Jackson, Bills vs. Patriots
16. LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
17. Ben Tate, Texans at Saints
18. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Patriots at Bills
19. Daniel Thomas, Dolphins at Browns
20. Willis McGahee, Broncos at Titans
21. Mike Tolbert, Chargers vs. Chiefs — DOWN
22. Cedric Benson, Bengals vs. 49ers
23. Mark Ingram, Saints vs. Texans
24. Brandon Jacobs, Giants at Eagles
25. Beanie Wells, Cardinals at Seahawks — INJ, DOWN
26. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
27. James Starks, Packers at Bears
28. Shonn Greene, Jets at Raiders
29. Tim Hightower, Redskins at Cowboys
30. Felix Jones, Cowboys vs. Redskins — INJ, UP
31. Danny Woodhead, Patriots at Bills
32. Jonathan Stewart, Panthers vs. Jaguars
33. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers vs. Jaguars
34. Darren Sproles, Saints vs. Texans
35. Ryan Grant, Packers at Bears
36. Isaac Redman, Steelers at Colts
37. Pierre Thomas, Saints vs. Texans
38. Reggie Bush, Dolphins at Browns
39. Joseph Addai, Colts vs. Steelers
40. Michael Bush, Raiders vs. Jets
41. Javon Ringer, Titans vs. Broncos
42. Thomas Jones, Chiefs at Chargers
43. LaDainian Tomlinson, Jets at Raiders
44. C.J. Spiller, Bills vs. Patriots
45. Roy Helu, Redskins at Cowboys
46. Dexter McCluster, Chiefs at Chargers
47. DeMarco Murray, Cowboys vs. Redskins — DOWN
48. Justin Forsett, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
49. Cadillac Williams, Rams vs. Ravens — INJ, DOWN
50. Earnest Graham, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
51. Delone Carter, Colts vs. Steelers
52. Deji Karim, Jaguars at Panthers
53. Ronnie Brown, Eagles vs. Giants
54. Ricky Williams, Ravens at Rams
55. Chester Taylor, Cardinals at Seahawks — UP
56. Montario Hardesty, Browns vs. Dolphins
57. Tashard Choice, Cowboys vs. Redskins — DOWN
58. Marcel Reese, Raiders vs. Jets
59. Jackie Battle, Chiefs at Chargers
60. Bernard Scott, Bengals vs. 49ers
61. Jerome Harrison, Lions at Vikings
62. Toby Gerhart, Vikings vs. Lions
63. Jason Snelling, Falcons at Buccaneers
64. Lance Ball, Broncos at Titans
65. Jamie Harper, Titans vs. Broncos
66. Jacquizz, Rodgers, Falcons at Buccaneers
67. Keiland Williams, Lions at Vikings
68. Kendall Hunter, 49ers at Bengals
69. John Kuhn, Packers at Bears
70. Joe McKnight, Jets at Raiders
71. Mewelde Moore, Steelers at Colts
72. Jerious Norwood, Rams vs. Ravens
73. Dion Lewis, Eagles vs. Giants
74. Leon Washington, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
75. Arian Foster, Texans at Saints — INJ
76. Knowshon Moreno, Broncos at Titans — INJ
77. Steven Jackson, Rams vs. Ravens — INJ
78. Marion Barber, Bears vs. Packers — INJ
79. LaRod Stephens Howling, Cardinals at Seahawks — INJ

Not listed: Jamaal Charles, Chiefs; Derrick Ward, Texans

 

The above player rankings are based on expectations for this week only, not for the entire season, taking into account this week's specific matchups and injuries. The initial rankings are compiled before the release of the NFL's early injury report and are updated Thursday to reflect the status of each player.

We base our rankings on the following scoring system: For skill-position players, one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards, one point for every 30 passing yards, six points for a TD run or catch, four points for a TD pass, two points for a two-point conversion run or catch, two points for a two-point conversion pass. For kickers, three points for FGs of 18-39 yards, four points for FGs of 40-49 yards, and five points for FGs of 50-plus yards. Defensive rankings are based primarily on points allowed, yardage allowed and sack potential.

Glossary of notations

INJ — player has an injury that may affect productivity or availability.
ILL — player has an illness that may affect productivity or availability.
UP — player was moved up on draft board after original posting.
DOWN — player was moved down on draft board after original posting.
Not listed — player is temporarily sidelined due to injury or suspension but otherwise would be ranked.
ACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated active (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).
INACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated inactive (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).

Players and/or notations added after the original posting are shown in boldface.

Note: Remember to check back for late-week and weekend updates, as well as game inactives (when available) in the 90 minutes preceding the 1 p.m. Sunday kickoffs. You'll also find regular updates in our live fantasy injury reports on Sundays.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/23/week-three-rb-rankings-2

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