Week 15 Fantasy Projections: RBs Destined to Light Up Stat Sheets

December 18, 2011   ·   Richard Langford   ·   Jump to comments

The following players are prepared to carry their fantasy owners to massive playoff victories. All three are capable of being workhorse backs, and all three have very favorable matchups.
 
Minnesota Vikings: RB Adrian Peterson
Opponent: Saints

A fresh and rested Adrian Peterson is set to make his return to the field after missing three straight weeks with a high ankle sprain. He is listed as probable on the official injury report, which means, baring an unforeseen setback, he will be on the field.
And when AP plays he produces. This game will be no different.
Peterson is going up against a Saints team that is allowing 97.2 rushing yards and 17.3 fantasy points to running backs per game. They are also a lowly 29th in the NFL giving up 4.9 yards per rush.
The only hope the Saints have of limiting AP is to get out to a big lead and force the Vikings to throw the ball. However, with the Vikings trying to help rookie Christian Ponder matu...

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