It’s only the second week of the NFL regular season, but some fantasy football owners have to be concerned about the lack of production from some big name running backs. Yes, these players came with a warning label this season but still, some owners perhaps decided to take the risk as they slid own their draft boards and had hopes that they could be their team’s RB1 this year. It’s early, but if their recent performance is any indication of the season in store, it could be a long year for some fantasy owners.
Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson- Johnson has not been the same back after signing his mega deal last year. He does not seem to possess that same explosiveness which lead him to his 2,000 yard season in 2009. Last year’s sluggish performance could be attributed to his lengthy holdout, but this year, there should be no excuse. He has posted just 21 yards on 19 carries so far this season.
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles- Charles is coming back from ACL surgery. He did recor...
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Jamaal Charles,
Darren McFadden,
David Wilson,
Ahmad Bradshaw,
Andre Brown,
LeGarrette Blount,
Doug Martin,
Mark Ingram,
C.J. Spiller
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills
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