Dissenting Opinions, Week 4: Mendenhall vs. Mewelde

Every Friday during the NFL season we'll review the Yahoo! weekly position ranks. If an expert breaks from the herd, they'll be asked to show their work. We'll focus on names near the start/sit line in public leagues. Let's play the feud… Rashard Mendenhall(notes) (Noise rank 20; others 40, NR, NR)When rankings were submitted late Thursday, it was a gamble ranking Mendenhall so highly with Willie Parker's(notes) availability still uncertain. But with the incumbent missing his third straight day of practice, it's looking very likely the former Illinois pile-driver will net the start against the Jamaal Williams-less San Diego Chargers. The Noise's No. 20 ranking is firm.The Bolts have surrendered 4.6 yards per carry, 187.7 total yards per game and four TDs to rushers this season equal to the third-most fantasy points allowed. With Mewelde Moore(notes) working the peripheries, Mendenhall should go from doghouse to penthouse attacking the interior. The...