Fantasy Advisor

7. Frank Gore Gore is an unquestioned lead back, though trapped in an inconsistent Niners offense his production is all but a sure thing. Mike Singletary is as unpredictable as they come as a head coach, equally likely to go 4-wide for an entire game or pound the ball up the gut. The potential is there for a big year, but a flop is equally likely.8. Cedric Benson Once written off as a waiver wire outcast, Benson had a career resurgence as “The Man” in a ground-oriented Cincy offense. Sure the arrival of big name WRs might scare away some owners, but the Bengals are a running team, and if healthy Benson will be sure to produce.9. Rashard Mendenhall For the first time in a long time, the Steelers enter the season without Willie Parker on the roster, a welcome change for Mendenhall believers. When given opportunity, Mendenhall shined last year amassing over 1,100 yards and 7 TDs, after only getting 7 carries through the first 3 weeks. Barring injury, Mendenhall should see major increases across the board in his first full-season as starter. Make what you will of the Roethlisberger absence. It could mean more carries, but at the same time, few defenses fear the wrath of Byron Leftwich.10. Deangelo Williams The Panthers have shown favoritism towards Williams when both Jonathan Stewart and Williams are available, and with Williams entering the season as the slightly more healthy option, this trend should continue. Both should be highly valued as the Panthers should emphasize their already prolific running game even more as they hand over the offense to first year starting quarterback Matt Moore.11. Ryan Grant Far from a sexy pick, Grant quite simply gets the job done while Aaron Rodgers takes the spotlight in Green Bay. Though Grant may not put up the glossy numbers his quarterback and league-leading point scorer does, he still proves to be a valuable asset, rushing for over 1,200 yards in each of his two seasons as starter. Green Bay runs the ball more than advertised within close range, with no obvious threat on the roster to contend for goal line carries aside from short Rodgers scrambles.

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