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By Michael Blunda

Updated Jan. 6, 2011 @ 6:07 p.m. ET

Here are our fantasy RB rankings for the playoffs as a whole:

  1. LeSean McCoy / Eagles
  2. Michael Turner / Falcons
  3. BenJarvus Green-Ellis / Patriots
  4. Rashard Mendenhall / Steelers
  5. Ray Rice / Ravens
  6. Jamaal Charles / Chiefs
  7. Matt Forté / Bears
  8. Danny Woodhead / Patriots
  9. LaDainian Tomlinson / Jets
  10. Shonn Greene / Jets
  11. Reggie Bush / Saints — UP
  12. Joseph Addai / Colts
  13. Julius Jones / Saints — UP
  14. Thomas Jones / Chiefs
  15. Brandon Jackson / Packers
  16. Marshawn Lynch / Seahawks
  17. Jason Snelling / Falcons
  18. Willis McGahee / Ravens
  19. Dominic Rhodes / Colts
  20. Donald Brown / Colts
  21. Justin Forsett / Seahawks
  22. John Kuhn / Packers
  23. Isaac Redman / Steelers
  24. Chester Taylor / Bears
  25. Jerome Harrison / Eagles
  26. Mewelde Moore / Steelers
  27. Dimitri Nance / Packers
  28. James Starks / Packers

Analysis
McCoy's dual-threat ability and potential for four games give him an edge on the RB field. ... Turner and Mendenhall are dependable workhorses who should get at least a couple of games' worth of production. ... Green-Ellis was a scoring machine this season and will be the Pats' lead dog during what should be a lengthy run. ... Rice has come on strong to end the season and could be a multipurpose playmaker with a good chance to get past this week. ... Charles is a great one-week option, but his chance of reaching a second game isn't great. ... Woodhead gets a bump for his likelihood of playing in three contests. ... Thomas is banged up, but if he's healthy, he could run all over his playoff opponents. ... It's tough to like the Jets' backs much when they're splitting carries, although they could run all over the Colts. ... Indy will be sharing the load multiple ways, though Addai looks like the leader for touches.

Watch for our wild-card round player rankings later Tuesday.

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