| PLAYER |
OPPONENT |
COMMENTS |
1.
LaDainian Tomlinson
Chargers |
Carolina |
Easy win means Chargers can run all day. |
2.
Marion Barber
Cowboys
|
At Cleveland |
Expect him to start out with splashy numbers. |
3.
Adrian Peterson
Vikings
|
At Green Bay |
Had one good, one bad game vs. Packers last season. |
4.
Willie Parker
Steelers
|
Houston |
Steelers should get little resistance here. |
5.
Joseph Addai
Colts
|
Chicago |
Should be busy as Manning eases into season. |
6.
Frank Gore
49ers
|
Arizona |
Look for him to catch a bunch of passes. |
7.
Brian Westbrook
Eagles
|
St. Louis |
Eagles always happy to be outside division. |
8.
Steven Jackson
Rams
|
At Philadelphia |
This foe was surprisingly poor vs. run last season. |
9.
Selvin Young
Broncos
|
At Oakland |
Broncos will come out running against these guys. |
10.
Marshawn Lynch
Bills
|
Seattle |
With Seahawks hurting, Bills can play conservatively. |
11.
Thomas Jones
Jets
|
At Miami |
If you drafted him, don't hesitate to get him in lineup. |
12.
Willis McGahee
Ravens
|
Cincinnati |
Could play pivotal role in game feature many banged-up players. |
13.
Maurice Jones-Drew
Jaguars
|
At Tennessee |
Let's hope this season more like 2006 than 2007. |
14.
Clinton Portis
Redskins
|
At New York Giants |
Want jump on oppenent? This guy plays Thursday. |
15.
Edgerrin James
Cardinals
|
At San Francisco |
We hear once again: Card coach wants to run the ball. |
16.
Michael Turner
Falcons
|
Detroit |
Can't ask for better chance to shine than this. |
17.
Reggie Bush
Saints
|
Tampa Bay |
Wouldn't expect best numbers vs. this outfit. |
18.
Brandon Jacobs
Giants
|
Washington |
Giants have committee, but he's the chairman. |
19.
Ricky Williams
Dolphins
|
New York Jets |
Could start fast with Brown working way into shape. |
20.
Earnest Graham
Bucs
|
At New Orleans |
Let's not label him a sleeper anymore. |
21.
Laurence Maroney
Patriots
|
Kansas City |
Must prove he's still the man in New England. |
22.
Darren McFadden
Raiders
|
Denver |
Raiders prepared to have rookie carry heavy load. |
23.
Julius Jones
Seahawks
|
At Buffalo |
Banged-up receiving corps means Seahawks must run. |
24.
Kevin Smith
Lions
|
At Atlanta |
Either he comes up big or Rudi Johnson will take over. |
25.
Ryan Grant
Packers
|
Minnesota |
No team better against the run than Vikings. |
26.
DeAngelo Williams
Panthers
|
At San Diego |
Figures to get more carries than rookie Stewart. |
27.
LenDale White
Titans
|
Jacksonville |
Most likely of the Titans to score a touchdown. |
28.
Larry Johnson
Chiefs
|
At New England |
Not the time or place to have him in lineup. |
29.
Jamal Lewis
Browns
|
Dallas |
Never fun when Cowboys come to town. |
30.
Chris Perry
Bengals
|
At Baltimore |
Let's see what he can do, then consider starting him. |
31.
Matt Forte
Bears
|
At Indianapolis |
Welcome to the NFL, rookie. |
32.
Justin Fargas
Raiders
|
Denver |
Probably will get more touches than McFadden. |
33.
Felix Jones
Cowboys
|
At Cleveland |
Should get plenty of playing time in this one. |
34.
Ahman Green
Texans
|
At Pittsburgh |
Not 100 percent coming in, won't be 100 percent coming out. |
35.
Andre Hall
Broncos
|
At Oakland |
Broncos will run enough to satisfy two guys here. |
36.
Fred Taylor
Jaguars
|
At Tennessee |
Always gives you a little something. |
37.
Chester Taylor
Vikings
|
At Green Bay |
Make no mistake: This is Peterson's team now. |
38.
Jonathan Stewart
Panthers
|
At San Diego |
No reason to rush him into rookie season. |
39.
Ronnie Brown
Dolphins
|
New York Jets |
Will spend a lot of time watching Williams early. |
40.
Rashard Mendenhall
Steelers
|
Houston |
Home fans should get to see their rookie some. |