| PLAYER |
OPPONENT |
COMMENTS |
1.
LaDainian Tomlinson
Chargers |
At Oakland |
Has rushing title to play for this week. |
2.
Adrian Peterson
Vikings
|
At Denver |
Returns to Big 12 country to put on a show. |
3.
Brian Westbrook
Eagles
|
Buffalo |
Been as good as any back this season. |
4.
Laurence Maroney
Patriots
|
At New York Giants |
Came on strong during fantasy playoffs. |
5.
Kenny Watson
Bengals
|
At Miami |
Lands best matchup of all backs this week. |
6.
Jamal Lewis
Browns
|
San Francisco |
Has ranked among biggest surprises this season. |
7.
Steven Jackson
Rams
|
At Arizona |
Poor season could have happy ending. |
8.
Clinton Portis
Redskins
|
Dallas |
Cowboys just want this game to end. |
9.
Maurice Morris
Seahawks
|
At Atlanta |
No reason for Alexander to even suit up. |
10.
Kolby Smith
Chiefs
|
At New York Jets |
Jets usually not much against the run. |
11.
Frank Gore
49ers
|
At Cleveland |
Seems to have found his stride late in season. |
12.
Ryan Grant
Packers
|
Detroit |
Should be good for TD or two this week. |
13.
Darius Walker
Texans
|
Jacksonville |
Gets a chance to show home fans what he's got. |
14.
Brandon Jacobs
Giants
|
New England |
Figures to be used early and often vs. this defense. |
15.
Edgerrin James
Cardinals
|
St. Louis |
Might be week's highest-scoring game. |
16.
Jerious Norwood
Falcons
|
Seattle |
Falcons have high hopes for this guy down the line. |
17.
Najeh Davenport
Steelers
|
At Baltimore |
Gets chance to strut stuff with Parker injured. |
18.
DeAngelo Williams
Panthers
|
At Tampa Bay |
Might have played his way into start next season. |
19.
LenDale White
Titans
|
At Indianapolis |
Will be working against uninspired defense. |
20.
Dominic Rhodes
Raiders
|
San Diego |
Takes over reins with Fargas out. |
21.
Warrick Dunn
Falcons
|
Seattle |
If you've stuck with him, it's time to play him. |
22.
Marshawn Lynch
Bills
|
At Philadelphia |
Rookie's going to go hard until final gun. |
23.
Thomas Jones
Jets
|
Kansas City |
Teams usually try when they finish at home. |
24.
Kenton Keith
Colts
|
Tennessee |
Likely to get more action than Addai. |
24.
Lorenzo Booker
Dolphins
|
Cincinnati |
Most likely of Dolphin backs to shine. |
25.
Darren Sproles
Chargers
|
At Oakland |
Could be big-time surprise in finale. |
26.
T.J. Duckett
Lions
|
At Green Bay |
Chance to be the man with Jones injured. |
27.
Ahmad Bradshaw
Giants
|
New England |
Exploded last week, but don't expect much here. |
28.
Selvin Young
Broncos
|
Minnesota |
Playing for a starting spot next season. |
29.
Musa Smith
Ravens
|
Pittsburgh |
McGahee smart to sit out against Steelers. |
30.
Pierre Thomas
Saints
|
At Chicago |
Expect him to be busy with top backs out. |
31.
Joseph Addai
Colts
|
Tennessee |
Probably won't be seeing him in second half. |
32.
DeShaun Foster
Panthers
|
At Tampa Bay |
Finishing season as backup to Williams. |
33.
Earnest Graham
Bucs
|
Carolina |
Bucs don't want him to get hurt at this point. |
34.
Fred Taylor
Jaguars
|
At Houston |
Been hot lately, but not likely to sweat here. |
35.
Chester Taylor
Vikings
|
At Denver |
Getting only part-time work these days. |
36.
Adrian Peterson
Bears
|
New Orleans |
Would like to make a statement about his future. |
37.
Marion Barber
Cowboys
|
At Washington |
Expect to see very little of him Sunday. |
38.
Travis Henry
Broncos
|
Minnesota |
Don't forget about this guy next season. |
39.
Antonio Chatman
Dolphins
|
Cincinnati |
Healthy again, but Dolphins have other options. |
