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Come Fan with UsWednesday, August 5, 2026

Fantasy Football Week 2 Running Back Projections: Ray Rice Is Nice

Earlier we posted the computer projections for running backs in Week 2 of fantasy football action. Now, we turn to our partner, PlayThisGuy.com, for a roundup of experts from all over the Internet. They surveyed 22 sources for their projections, and compiled them into a single chart.

Ray Rice gets the love from the experts surveyed. He comes in as the top back this week, edging out Adrian Peterson and Darren McFadden. Last year's breakout back, Peyton Hillis, ranks sixth against a Colts defense that was not good last week. He's a strong contender for a big game.

Week 2 Consensus Rankings

1. Ray Rice (BAL @ TEN)
2. Adrian Peterson (MIN vs. TB)
3. Darren McFadden (OAK @ BUF)
4. LeSean McCoy (PHI @ ATL)
5. Rashard Mendenhall (PIT vs. SEA)
6. Peyton Hillis (CLE @ IND)
7. Jamaal Charles (KC @ DET)
8. Matt Forte (CHI @ NO)
9. Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG vs. STL)
10. Frank Gore (SF vs. DAL)
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