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Found August 23, 2012 on Win My Fantasy League: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Frank Gore,  Brandon Jacobs,  Kendall Hunter,  LaMichael James,  Michael Turner,  Jacquizz Rodgers,  Beanie Wells,  Ryan Williams,  Shonn Greene,  Tim Tebow,  Bilal Powell,  Joe McKnight,  Jason Snelling,  Ray Rice,  Roy Helu,  Evan Royster
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers,  Atlanta Falcons,  Arizona Cardinals,  New York Jets,  Baltimore Ravens,  Washington Redskins
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The Win My Fantasy League team discusses their picks for 2012 running back busts   Rizzla   Frank Gore – Frank Gore’s fantasy arrow is pointing up with news that Brandon Jacobs is expected to be out for a few weeks but he still has to contend with the future of the 49ers backfield in Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James. Gore is slated to get less carries than he has in years past due to a lightened workload as well as the additions of three talented receivers to the roster. One of the main reasons Gore lost a lot of his former fantasy appeal was his decreased involvement in the passing game where he is used strictly as a blocker; that is not expected to change this year. Gore had a serious drop in production in the second half of last season as he saw his per game rushing average decline from 97.8 weeks 1-8 to 53.6 weeks 9-16. The 49ers intend to limit his workload all season long in an effort to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Michael Turner – Michael Turner decline has been underw...
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