Which underperforming running back should you covet: DeAngelo Williams, Cedric Benson or Steven Jackson?
Williams’ breakout year came in ’08, when he rushed for 1,515 yards and 18 TDs. He came back to reality in ’09 with 1,117 yards and seven scores while splitting carries with Jonathan Stewart, another 1,000-yard rusher. But the usually-potent Carolina ground game has yet to take off this season as they are currently ranked 15th in rushing yards compared to third in ’09. Williams looked decent on Sunday, rushing for 86 yards and a score against a tough Saints defense. Benson was a big surprise for Cincy last year when he rushed for a career-high 1,251 yards, a 4.2 average and six TDs. Yet the Bengals have taken to the air more this season, as they are currently ranked sixth in passing yards. Meanwhile, Benson is averaging just 65.5 yards per game. In St. Louis, Jackson has long been considered the only Rams player to covet in fantasy football. When healthy, his rushing yards are among the best even though scoring opportunities are limited. Jackson has looked pedestrian though the first f
