In Week 1 we saw only two running backs (DeAngelo Williams, Lamar Miller) rush for over 100 yards. On the other hand, nine running backs saw 20 or more carries. With that in mind, there are many people who jump to the notion that the league is passing dominated, which it has definitely trended that way, but running backs are still getting carries. Like I said, nine guys saw 20 or more carries, so the running game hasn’t been abandoned people. If you want to pay up for wide receivers, fine, go right ahead, but the running back position is one you can’t punt and still expect to win more often than not.

Here are the Top 5 running backs for Week 2.

David Johnson vs. TB

Shame on you is what I say to anyone who thought Johnson wasn’t going to receive a bell-cow type workload. He’s going to get plenty of work, he’s elusive, he’s strong, he does it all and he’s my top running back this week. In Week 1 he saw an 87% share of backfield touches and a 16.2% target share from Carson Palmer, so you can confidently chalk him up as an RB1 this week.

C.J. Anderson vs. IND

Anderson was masterful in the season opener against the Carolina Panthers. He totaled 139 yards on 24 touches and scored twice. Listen, it’s the C.J. Anderson show in Denver and they are going to feed him the rock week in and week out. He gets a much lighter test in Week 2 against an Indianapolis defense.

Ezekiel Elliot @ WAS

Did you see what DeAngelo Williams did to Washington on Monday Night Football? It was an underwhelming debut for Zeke, but he’ll right the ship in this one. Expect 20+ carries for the young back and his first 100-yard game as a professional.

Lamar Miller vs. KC

Sheer volume alone will keep Miller in the top five just about every week. His 32 touches (28 carries, 4 receptions) in Week 1 tied DeAngelo Williams for the NFL lead and he’s going to play all three downs for his new team. His 3.8 YPC in Week 1 wasn’t ideal, but the speedster carries big play ability. Also, keep in mind the Chiefs allowed three scores to San Diego running backs last week.

Adrian Peterson vs. Packers

The Packers may have been able to hold T.J. Yeldon in check, but Adrian Peterson is no T.J. Yeldon. Peterson is a rare blend of power and speed and his career track record against Green Bay is one to get excited about. In 16 career games against the team, he’s scored 14 touchdowns while averaging 110 yards on the ground. RB1 this week.

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