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