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Updated Jan. 6, 2011 @ 6:07 p.m. ET
Here are our fantasy RB rankings for the playoffs as a whole:
- LeSean McCoy / Eagles
- Michael Turner / Falcons
- BenJarvus Green-Ellis / Patriots
- Rashard Mendenhall / Steelers
- Ray Rice / Ravens
- Jamaal Charles / Chiefs
- Matt Forté / Bears
- Danny Woodhead / Patriots
- LaDainian Tomlinson / Jets
- Shonn Greene / Jets
- Reggie Bush / Saints — UP
- Joseph Addai / Colts
- Julius Jones / Saints — UP
- Thomas Jones / Chiefs
- Brandon Jackson / Packers
- Marshawn Lynch / Seahawks
- Jason Snelling / Falcons
- Willis McGahee / Ravens
- Dominic Rhodes / Colts
- Donald Brown / Colts
- Justin Forsett / Seahawks
- John Kuhn / Packers
- Isaac Redman / Steelers
- Chester Taylor / Bears
- Jerome Harrison / Eagles
- Mewelde Moore / Steelers
- Dimitri Nance / Packers
- 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.