NFL Week 3 Predictions

Tennesee Titans VS New York Giants

Projected Impact Player: Chris Johnson

Winner Prediction: Tennessee Titans

Cincinnati Bengals VS Carolina Panthers

Projected Impact Player: Cedric Benson

Winner Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals

 Pittsburgh Steelers VS Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Projected Impact Player: James Harrison

Winner Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers

Buffalo Bills VS New England Patriots

Projected Impact Player: Wes Welker

Winner Prediction: New England Patriots

 

 

 Cleveland Browns VS Baltimore Ravens


Projected Impact Player: Ray Rice


Winner Prediction: Baltimore Ravens

San Fransisco 49ers VS Kansas City Chiefs

Projected Impact Player: Frank Gore

Winner Prediction: San Fransisco 49ers

Dallas Cowboys VS Houston Texans

Projected Impact Player: Miles Austin

Winner Prediction: Dallas Cowboys

Detroit Lions VS Minnesota Vikings

Projected Impact Player: Jahvid Best

Winner Prediction: Detroit Lions

Atlanta Falcons VS New Orleans Saints


Projected Impact Player: Pierre Thomas

Winner Prediction: New Orleans Saints

Washington Redskins VS St. Louis Rams

Projected Impact Player: Santana Moss

Winner Prediction: Washington Redskins

Philadelphia Eagles VS Jacksonville Jaguars

Projected Impact Player: DeSean Jackson

Winner Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles

Denver Broncos VS Indianapolis Colts

Projected Impact Player: Dallas Clark

Winner Prediction: Indianapolis Colts

Oakland Raiders VS Arizona Cardinals


Projected Impact Player: Darren McFadden

Winner Prediction: Oakland Raiders

San Diego Chargers VS Seattle Seahawks

Projected Impact Player: Antonio Gates

Winner Prediction: San Diego Chargers

Miami Dolphins VS New York Jets

Projected Impact Player: Brandon Marshall

Winner Prediction: Miami Dolphins

Green Bay Packers VS Chicago Bears

Projected Impact Player: Clay Matthews

Winner Prediction: Green Bay Packers

Results to follow end of week 3 games

5 Runningbacks Looking for Big Numbers in 2010

The NFL is approaching very quickly, and every running back in the league, is yet again looking to run for as much yards and touchdowns as humanly possible, break all the records, and become the next Barry Sanders. Let's look at a few big dogs to look for come the 2010 season:

Chris Johnson

 This is the easiest pick of them all, Chris Johnson was just phenomenal last year, coming right to the precipice of breaking the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season (CJ ran for 2006 yards in 2009). In 2009, CJ had a fantastic 5.6 yard per carry average, over 500 yards receiving, he was nearly unstoppable. His athletic ability mixed in with unheard of speed, and elusiveness made him the best running back in the league last year and certainly sets him up to retain that title in 2010. CJ hopes a repeat performance of his over two thousand yard season can put him up for a Most Valuable Player award (he didn't receive one vote for MVP last year). What's disappointing is even with this dominating performance, the Titans were still 8 - 8 last year. 

 Maurice Jones-Drew

 

Maurice Jones-Drew was an elite fantasy back last year, ending up 4th overall in yards and 2nd in touchdowns, all while being on a pretty anemic Jaguars offensive unit. Don't expect his numbers to plummet this season though as Jones-Drew will no doubt produce similar numbers this season.

 Adrian Peterson

Peterson's numbers may have dropped from 2008 to 2009, but his touchdowns nearly doubled. The lowest production he's ever had in his 3 short years in the NFL was his rookie season in which he ran for over 1300 yards (while only starting nine games). Peterson is the player that in his rookie season, broke the all time NFL record for most rushing yards in a game (Peterson ran for 296). He is always dangerous, always turning small plays into highlight reel moments, and will be near the top of most every draft board.

Cedric Benson

 

Cedric Benson played his best season of his career last year, looking great in his second year with the Bengals rushing for over 1200 yards. If that wasn't enough, Benson is in a contract year, and history has shown that players put up some of their best statistics during this period to ensure that they get big financial rewards. The additions of Terrell Owens, Antonio Bryant and Jermaine Gresham lend a lot of help the the Bengals passing attack, balancing out the offense and freeing up defenders from hounding Benson.

Ray Rice

 Ray Rice ran for over 1300 yards last year, but their are a few reasons why he could see even more production this year. With the additions of Donte Stallworth and Anquan Boldin to help the Ravens offense evolve, it will balance out their previous run heavy game plan, allowing Ray Rice to get better coverages. And with only a few years under his belt, he is still a young player and as he gains experiences, his awareness will improve.