NFL Week 12 Sit/Start Runningbacks

Adrian Peterson (MN): Adrian Peterson is arguably the best running back in NFL history. He is only 1 yard away from achieving another 1000 yard season. Look for Peterson to put up a 100+ yard game and a pair of touchdowns.

Michael Turner/ Jason Snelling: This is going to be a game-time decision if Turner is going to play or not. If Turner plays, expect a 100+ yard game and a touchdown. If Snelling plays, you can expect almost the same results against the weak Tampa Bay defense.

Chris Johnson: Johnson has been posting monster numbers as the Titan's #1 back. You can expect him to run for over 100 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Steven Jackson: Jackson will be facing the struggling Seattle defense. His line has been producing enough for him to get into the secondary. You can expect a 100 yard performance with a touchdown.

Maurice Jones-Drew: JD will be facing a tough 49ers defense. He should be rather productive though, rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown.

DeAngelo Williams: Williams was expected to be in the top 5 running backs this year, and he is showing why. You can expect a 90 yard game with a touchdown.

Ricky Williams: With Ronnie Brown out for the season, Williams will have to take the reins. He showed us last week that he could and you can expect some more big numbers for him. You can expect a 100+ yard game and a touchdown.

Frank Gore: Gore is almost a sure bet week in and week out. He can run and catch the ball. You can expect a 100 yard game and a touchdown.

Thomas Jones: Jones should gain about 100 yards and a touchdown.

LaDainian Tomlinson: Expect great things from LT this week. Facing the weak KC defense, he should gain 100+ yards and a touchdown or two.

Ray Rice: Rice will be facing a tough Pittsburg defense, but I believe that Baltimore will have its running game working. Expect 80 yards and a touchdown.

Kevin Smith: The Packers have lost two main defensive players. Expect Smith to bring in 70 yards and a touchdown.

Ryan Grant: The Packers are trying to explore more and boost their running game to relieve Aaron Rodgers. Against the weak Detroit defense, Grant should earn 90 yards and a touchdown.

Sit:

Marion Barber: The Cowboys have had troubles getting anything going on offense. Expect this to continue this week against Oakland. I'm giving Barber 70 yards and no touchdowns.

Justin Forsett: Seattle is a weak team with a weak offensive line. Only expect 60 yards from him this week.

Steve Slaton: Slaton will be facing the strong Indianapolis defense. Houston's line isn't overpowering and I don't think Slaton will be very productive. Expect 60 yards and a touchdown.

Joseph Addai: He has been very productive this season; however, I think that Houston's defensive line will be able to hold him to about 70 yards.

Cedric Benson: His hip flexor injury may keep him side-lined this week against Cleveland. If he is active, I don't see him doing much. Maybe 50 yards.

Laurence Maroney: Maroney is on the road facing one of the toughest defenses in the league. Expect 60 yards from him.

Brandon Jacobs: Jacobs is the league's biggest underperformer this year. He's only scored 3 touchdowns this year and failed to reach the 50 yard mark last week. Expect 40 yards and a touchdown this week against Denver.