NFL Running Back Prospects

Kolby Smith - Chiefs

Looking very, very deep here, but if Johnson stays out for any length of time, the rookie 5th-round pick should get a chance to play and who knows? Do not start him under any circumstances.*Now Starting.

Garret Wolfe - Bears

With Benson out for the season Wolfe is now the back-up, Adrian Peterson. He ran 3 times for 13 yards and caught 4 passes for another 37 yards playing late for an ineffective Adrian Peterson. He is small at 5-7, but is very quick and looked dangerous late in the 24-16 loss to the Redskins Thursday night. He is more of a third-down back, but you never know these days. If you have a spot he is a good gamble.

Adrian Peterson - Bears

There hasn't been news or speculation out of Chicago about Peterson starting in front of Cedric Benson, but why not? Benson is a bum. Peterson is quicker and has better hands. Peterson could grab the job just in time for the fantasy playoffs, not likely, but possible. *Now Starting.