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To coincide with the 28-hour ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon presented by Draft Kings, NFL Nation reporters are taking a position-by-position look at the teams they cover. Chuck Howley Jersey . Below are projections for each starting running backs stats for 2016.On Monday: NFL Nation covered over/under on starting-quarterback performances?in 2016, based on their ESPN fantasy projections. Here are the fantasy projections for running backs. Click the links after each team to view the full posts.Arizona Cardinals: David and Chris Johnson will give the Cardinals a strong one-two punch, but it might be a stretch for David Johnson to reach his lofty projections. Read more.Atlanta Falcons: There are early indications that Devonta Freeman is the Falcons preferred rushing option near the goal line, which hikes up his fantasy value. Read more.Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens could end up with a running back by committee, which could directly impact Justin Forsett, who has surpassed 700 yards only once in his career. Read more.Buffalo Bills: LeSean McCoy has looked explosive during training camp, but once Karlos Williams returns from his four-game suspension, he will likely steal some fantasy points from McCoy. Read more.Carolina Panthers: The Panthers continuity on the offensive line, and teams keying on Cam Newton as a runner as well as a passer, could open the door for Jonathan Stewart to have an even bigger season. Read more.Chicago Bears: Jeremy Langford showcased elite breakaway speed last season but also suffered from a case of the drops in the passing game. The Bears beefed up the backfield this offseason, but Langford is still expected to be the guy to replace Matt Forte. Read more.Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals might be forced to rely on their running game more this season, which would produce more opportunities for Jeremy Hill. All fantasy owners need from Hill is week-to-week consistency. Read more.Cleveland Browns: With Isaiah Crowell likely to split duties with Duke Johnson, the Browns running backs dont offer much fantasy security, especially behind an offensive line with major questions. Read more.Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys want to get back to the running the ball the way they did in 2014, and with the likes of Ezekiel Elliott, Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris, the run game looks solid. Read more.Denver Broncos: All signs point to the Broncos running the ball more than they have the previous four seasons with Peyton Manning at quarterback. C.J. Anderson, who takes his first real foray into the role of lead back, figures to flourish in the one-cut-and-go scheme. Read more.Detroit Lions: Coach Jim Caldwells teams have rarely had prolific rushers, so be wary of Detroit running backs in 2016 -- except if you have Theo Riddick, who is good to have in PPR leagues because he could be as good as a high RB2. Read more.Green Bay Packers: Eddie Lacy is in shape and knows the pressure is on him this year, in the final season of his rookie contract, so a return to form seems probable. Read more.Houston Texans: Lamar Miller averaged 196 carries in his final three campaigns in Miami, but the additional work he will see with the Texans should give him the opportunity to put up RB1 numbers. Read more.Indianapolis Colts: ESPNs fantasy projection for Frank Gore is fewer than 1,000 yards this season. However, the Colts offensive line should be improved, which would give Gore more lanes to run through and more opportunities to surpass the 1,000-yard mark. Read more.Jacksonville Jaguars: The bad news? Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon will be sharing carries. The good news? The Jaguars are committed to running the ball more, which should help both running backs and their fantasy owners. Read more.Kansas City Chiefs: Jamaal Charles is back from his ACL injury, but hell have company in the backfield this season and might not get the carries hes used to. Read more.Los Angeles Rams: As the clear focal point of the Rams offense, Todd Gurley should be even better in his second season and will be relied upon heavily, especially with rookie quarterback Jared Goff trying to figure things out. Read more.Miami Dolphins: Whoever wins the starting job has a great shot to beat fantasy projections, and for Arian Foster, it has more to do with health than anything else. Read more.Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings ground game should still be one of the leagues pre-eminent running attacks this season, and theres another star fantasy option beyond Adrian Peterson. Read more.New England Patriots: Its always risky to count on a Patriots running back in fantasy, but if Dion Lewis stays healthy, he should put up decent numbers, including going above expectations for yards and receptions. Read more.New Orleans Saints: Mark Ingram has earned the Saints trust and is their clear-cut No. 1 back, which makes him a great option in fantasy, despite his injury history. Read more.New York Giants: New Yorks backfield might remain a muddled fantasy mess again in 2016, as the Giants played ring-around-a-running-back for the first 13 weeks of the previous season. Veterans Rashad Jennings and Shane Vereen are the heavy favorites to earn the most significant time, but there are several wild cards in waiting. Read more.New York Jets: Matt Forte should be healthy by the season opener, but he wont be an every-down player. How does that affect his fantasy value? Read more.Oakland Raiders: Although Latavius Murray rushed for 1,066 yards last season, he is barely ranked as a top-20 fantasy running back. Say what? Read more.Pittsburgh Steelers: DeAngelo Williams can ably fill in for LeVeon Bell if needed, but might the Steelers surprise us by keeping both on the field for extended periods? Read more.Philadelphia Eagles: Coach Doug Pedersons focus on the run -- especially given the lack of big-play weapons at wide receiver -- should give Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles plenty of opportunities to put points on the board for the Eagles. Read more.San Diego Chargers: Chargers tailback Melvin Gordon didnt score a touchdown as a rookie, but Ken Whisenhunts scheme should boost Gordons production in his second season. Read more.San Francisco 49ers: Its a good thing Carlos Hyde returned to training camp leaning and with a goal of 1,500 yards, as hell need it in coach Chip Kellys consistent ground game attack. Read more.Seattle Seahawks: Although fantasy owners cant turn to Beastmode this season, Thomas Rawls has returned from a season-ending ankle injury and should exceed ESPNs fantasy projections. Read more.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Buccaneers have two strong running backs in Doug Martin and Charles Sims. It seems safe to bet Martin will have another 1,000-yard season. Read more.Tennessee Titans: Tennessees preseason opener, in which DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry combined for 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns, made it seem that things are moving in a good direction for both the Titans and fantasy owners of both players. Read more.Washington Redskins: The Redskins offense has a lot of talent in the passing game, which could limit Matt Jones opportunities. Can Jones exceed ESPNs fantasy projection of 936.7 rushing yards and 5.2 rushing touchdowns? Read more. Roger Staubach Jersey . Dusautoir, the former World Player of the Year, sustained a torn bicep playing for Toulouse in the Heineken Cup on Saturday. The flanker, who has played 65 times for France, is expected to be out for up to four months. Daryl Johnston Jersey . On Saturday night, the normally free throw-challenged centre did just that. Howard scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including 13 of 19 free throws in a 2 1/2-minute stretch, and the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 122-111. http:///...Romo-Cowboys-Jersey/ . Brad Jacobs and his Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., team took control of the game early. FRISCO, Texas -- Tony Romos future in Dallas isnt really a question in the mind of Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones.Even though the 36-year-old quarterback has lost his starting job to rookie Dak Prescott, the idea of him moving on in the offseason is not a consideration, according to Jones.Two days after Romo conceded the No. 1 job to Prescott in what some viewed as a farewell speech , Jones said Thursday it was not a goodbye. The Dallas owner believes Romo is still capable of leading a team to the Super Bowl, perhaps even the Cowboys.I think Tony has got five years left of really competing for a Super Bowl, Jones said . I believe Tony will be the quarterback on a Super Bowl team. I believe that strongly. Were talking generic now, and I have no plans for him not to be part of the Dallas Cowboys. Not a consideration.While Romo was sidelined by a back injury sustained in a preseason game, Prescott led Dallas to eight straight wins, tying a franchise season mark, and the best record in the NFL at 8-1. The Cowboys host Baltimore (5-4) on Sunday.Asked if Romo still had the motivation to be ready if called upon after 10 years as the starter, Jones said he viewed Romos heartfelt statement as a signal that was ready.What you saw the other day in my mind was him turning it on, Jones said. He is vested completely in being a part of a winning team. He wants to do any and everything he can do. The old adage is if we asked him to be the water boy, he wants to drown them with the water.The Cowboys are trying to get Romo more work in practice as the backup than they did Mark Sanchez, who is now the third-stringer. Romo has played just four games in the past 14 months.But part of the reason Dallas wont have an open competition at quarterback in the middle of the season is the importance of making sure Prescott gets enough repetitions.Youu split reps and its really hard, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. Emmitt Smith Jersey. . When youre in a position where we are, weve won eight games in a row, you start to break up some of that. You risk that with the rhythm of the team. It really has nothing to do with the ability of the player.At the same time, Jones wants to make sure Romo gets enough work.I really dont want to sit here and think that we got two quarterbacks ready to play and one of them not be ready because he didnt take some snaps out there, Jones said. I think in this particular case you cant afford not to have Tony ready.Jones, who gave Romo the first $100 million contract in franchise history and stuck with him through many disappointments over the past decade, said it wasnt difficult to tell Romo he would have to be the backup.I just have to really pinch myself we are in that shape with Dak Prescott playing at his level and Tony Romo healthy and ready to go, Jones said. He is competing. He is getting the snaps. The team is getting used to him. Hes getting ready to play.Game notes Jones said linebacker Rolando McClain is in shape to play but will likely remain on the reserve-did not report list next week when he is eligible to return from a 10-game suspension for violating the NFLs substance-abuse policy. Jones didnt rule out McClain playing this season. Rolando is really somebody who helped us when he was here, but I really dont want to get into when or if he might be joining us, Jones said. Yes, he does want to play, but there is more detail that Im not going to get into right now.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler ' ' '
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