Fantasy Football Food for Thought: Should Ray Rice Be Your No. 3 RB?

Ray Rice was a college football darling, helping bring a rather obscure Rutgers football program into the national spotlight. In 2006, his sophomore season, he rushed for an astounding 1,794 yards and 20 touchdowns, shattering the Scarlet Knights previous single season record (1,353 yards by J.J. Jennings in 1973). Drafted in the second round in 2008, he had a strong rookie season despite not sitting atop the depth chart. He started four games (appearing in 13), getting 107 carries for 454 yards and zero touchdowns. That was good for a respectable 4.2 yards per carry, bringing hope for what he could do with regular touches. He adds a lot with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, picking up 33 receptions for 273 yards last season. That ability certainly helps boost his value, especially in PPR leagues. He has already been named the Ravens’ starter heading into the 2009 campaign, which should allow him to pile up the yards and become a useful back, though his valu...