Must Start

Matt Forte, Le’veon Bell, Demarco Murray, Arian Foster, Marshawn Lynch and LeSean McCoy

Tier 1

Eddie Lacy vs. Atl – The Falcons sport a horrible run D.

Jamaal Charles vs. Arz – The Cardinals sell out to stop the run.

Mark Ingram vs. Car – The Panthers can’t stop the run. Ingram will top 120 yards with a TD.

Frank Gore vs. Oak – San Francisco will ride Gore vs. the Raiders.

Justin Forsett vs. Mia – The Dolphins run D was torched by the Jets.

Rashad Jennings vs. Ten – Check his ankle injury. Ten surrenders a ton of yards on the ground. Andre Williams if he can’t go.

Tier 2

Giovani Bernard vs. Pit – He’ll split carries with Hill.

Jeremy Hill vs Pit – The Bengals will look to wear out the struggling Steelers D.

Ryan Matthews vs. NE – The Pats focus on the pass game leaves opportunities open in the run game. Expect 13-15 FFL points.

Steven Jackson vs. GB – The fear is the Falcons will be down by 30 at the half.

Joique Bell vs. TB – Look for  13-15 FFL points.

Daniel Herron vs. Cle – He’s the play of the two at RB.

Andre Ellington vs. KC – Check his injury status too.

CJ Anderson vs. Buf – The Bills are a formidable opponent and stop the run well. But Manning’s ability to spread the field will open up opportunities.

Isaiah Crowell vs. Ind – Crowell is a solid No. 2 FFL RB against the Colts.

Fred Jackson vs. Den – His receiving skills will be used heavily.

Tre Mason vs. Was – Mason showed why he’s the No. 1. Expect a double digit performance this week.

Alfred Morris vs. Stl. – Morris is a low No. 2 in FFL this week.

Darren Sproles vs. Sea – Should be on the receiving end of a lot of dump offs against an aggressive Seahawks D.

Fantasy Sleeper

LeGarrette Blount vs. SD – Look for 70 yards and a few TDs.

Bust

Lamar Miller vs. Bal – The Ravens D will shut down the Fins’ running game.

Le’veon Bell, DeMarco Murray, Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy, Marshawn Lynch, Arian Foster

Tier 1

Matt Forte vs. Det – His value will come in PPR leagues. The Lions run D is tops.

Mark Ingram vs. Pit – Look for the Saints to pound the rock when they hit Pit.

Andre Ellington vs. Atl – The Falcons run D is worst in the league.

Eddie Lacy vs. NE – The Pats strength is its pass D. Lacy will top 100 yards and be used as a receiver.

Rashad Jennings vs. Jax – Jennings will top 125 total yards with a score.

Alfred Morris vs. Ind – Gruden will give Morris 20 carries and he’ll top 18 FFL points.

Justin Forsett vs SD – Expect the Ravens to feed Forsett the ball 20 times. He will top 18 FFL points.

Jeremy Hill vs. TB – Hill’s a low No. 1 since earning more playing time after Bernard’s injury.

Joique Bell vs Chi – Bell will top 80 yards with 2 TDs.

Denard Robinson vs NYG – New York’s run D has been shredded recently.

Tier 2

Giovani Bernard vs. TB – His carries will pick up in his 2nd game back.

Tre Mason vs. Oak – The Raiders rank 25th against the run.

Ryan Matthews vs. Bal – Baltimore poses a tough test which keeps Matthews a No. 2 / flex play.

Jerrick Mckinnon vs. Car – The Panthers still can’t stop the run. Look for 12-14 FFL points.

Fred Jackson vs. Cle – The loss of DT Phil Taylor took away the Browns’ most feared run defender.

Daniel Herron vs. Was – Brings additional value in PPR leagues.

Shane Vereen vs. GB – Vereen will put up 9 FFL points.

CJ Anderson vs. KC – He’s also a threat as a receiver out of the backfield.

Lamar Miller vs. NYJ – Miller comes in at a low No. 2 / flex play against the Jets run D.

Latavius Murray vs. Stl – Had a tremendous game vs. KC in a little over a quarter. He’s the main tailback now.

Bust

Isaiah Crowell vs. Buf – It’ll be tough sledding against the Bills run D.

Fantasy Sleeper

Fred Jackson vs. Cle – Still bouncing back from an injury but this will be a big week for Jackson. The Browns run D took a major hit when DT Phil Taylor went out.

Must Start

Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy, DeMarco Murray, Matt Forte,  Marshawn Lynch and Arian Foster*

Tier 1

Rashad Jennings vs. Dal – Missed the 1st game. Look for him to top 100 yards and be a weapon in the passing game.

Frank Gore vs. Was – Look for the 49ers to lean heavily once again on Gore.

Eddie Lacy vs. Min – The weather will be cold. Look for the Packers to pound the rock with Lacy all afternoon.

Andre Ellington vs. Sea – Running the ball will be difficult but he’ll be a threat in the passing game.

Jeremy Hill vs. Hou – The rookie RB is a strong No. 1 as long as Bernard is out or limited.

Trent Richardson vs. Jax – Richardson becomes a strong play a No. 1 in PPR leagues.

Denard Robinson vs. Ind – He’s been a force since he entered the starting lineup.

Tier 2

Steven Jackson vs. Cle – The loss of DT Phil Taylor hurts the Browns running game.

Ryan Matthews vs. Stl – He’ll get enough carries to be a No. 2 back.

Mark Ingram vs Bal – The Ravens run D is stout.

Darren Sproles vs. Ten – Sproles is a No. 2 / flex play each week in the explosive Eagles offense.

Justin Forsett vs. NO – Forsett will top 80 yards and find the end zone in New Orleans.

Joique Bell vs. NE – The Pats run D is middle of the pack.

Shane Vereen vs. Det – Look for his impact to come in the passing game. Stronger in PPR leagues.

CJ Anderson vs. Mia – Look for him to be a weapon out of the backfield.

Lamar Miller vs. Den – He rates as a low No. 2 this week.

Charles Sims vs. Chi – Sims has assumed top dawg in TB.

Bust

Alfred Morris vs. SF – The 49ers run D is stout.

Fantasy Sleeper

Tre Mason vs. SD – The Chargers are banged up defensively making Mason a solid play.

DeMarco Murray, Le’veon Bell, Arian Foster, LeSean McCoy, Matt Forte, Jamaal Charles and Marshawn Lynch

Tier 1

Eddie Lacy vs. NO – It’s only a matter of time before the big man gets rolling.

Andre Ellington vs. Phi – He’ll top 20 fantasy points in PPR leagues.

Alfred Morris vs. Dal – The Skins will run the ball 20+ times to keep the Cowboys high powered offense on the sidelines.

Ronnie Hillman vs. SD – The Chargers are banged up on D.

Giovanni Bernard vs. Bal – Look for the Bengals running game to get back on track here.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Pit – Multi-purpose threat who will notch 15 points in PPR leagues.

Joique Bell vs. Atl – The Lions run game will wear down this smaller Falcons D.

Shane Vereen vs. Chi – Vereen will take on more importance in this offense. The Bears struggle against opposing RBs who can catch out of the backfield.

Lamar Miller vs. Jax – He’ll top 17 points against the Jags.

Tier 2

Chris Ivory vs. Buf – The Bills run D poses a real threat which keeps Ivory a No. 2.

Branden Oliver vs. Den – The Sproles-esque clone will top 70 yards with a score.

Tre Mason vs. KC – The Rams appear to be rolling with their rookie.

Doug Martin vs. Min – Is this the breakout game? The match-up makes him a solid No. 2 / flex play.

Jerick McKinnon vs. TB – Has a solid matchup vs. the Bucs.

Bishop Sankey vs. Hou – The Texans run D isn’t its strength.

Reggie Bush vs. Atl – Bush will top 10-12 points in PPR leagues. He’s still 2nd in the pecking order.

Justin Forsett vs. Cin – Check if LB Vontaze Burfict is playing. Once he went out the Colts ran all over the Bengals.

Trent Richardson vs. Pit – Still worthy of a flex play against a generous Steelers D.

Ben Tate vs. Oak – Look for 80 yards with a TD.

Bust

Denard Robinson vs. Mia – Thrived in his first start with over 120 yards and a TD. The Dolphins play better run D than Cleveland.

Fantasy Sleeper

Mark Ingram vs. GB – The Saints will pound #22 to keep Rodgers on the bench. The Packers run D is generous.

Arian Foster vs. Was – This is a solid matchup. Expect 100 yards and 2 TDs vs. the Skins.

Frank Gore vs. Dal – Old man Gore is a great start in Week 1.

Reggie Bush vs. NYG – His speed will be utilized in the passing game.

Zac Stacy vs. Min – The Rams will pound the rock with Shaun Hill now behind center.

Andre Ellington vs. SD – The Cards will get him involved early.

DeMarco Murray vs. SF – Dal will try and take advantage of a banged up D.

Montee Ball vs. Ind – Moreno’s departure makes Ball the man. He should slice and dice this Indy D.

Alfred Morris vs. Hou – The addition of DeSean Jackson will ease the 8 man fronts he would otherwise see.

Le’Veon Bell vs. Cle – He’ll catch 7 balls opening day and find the end zone.

CJ Spiller vs. Chi – The Bears D is soft up the middle.

Tier 2

Rashad Jennings vs. Det – NYG may rely more heavily on running game while working out kinks in the passing game.

Ryan Mathews vs. Arz – He’ll have running room on Mon night. Will he hold onto the ball?

Bernard Pierce vs. Cin – The Bengals D is stout, so temper expectations.

Giovanni Bernard vs. Bal – The talented 2nd year back faces a tough test opening day.

Shane Vereen vs. Mia – Excellent weapon in PPR leagues.

Ben Tate vs. Pit – Will have his number called more frequently with the absence of a legit passing attack.

Khiry Robinson vs. Atl – The Falcons D has glaring holes in it.

Sleeper

Chris Johnson vs. Oak – Expect the Jets to take advantage of his big play ability in Week 1

Bust

Eddie Lacy vs. Sea – The top 7 pick on FFL draft day faces a brick wall opening night.