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Michael Turner is number 1

Oh man, today we spin off into one of my favorite worlds. Today we look at stats.

Well…say it. “Stats can be deceiving.”

Yeah, but they also can be revealing.

How about this one? (and it comes from StatBeast. They have all kinds of cool widgets and stuff and wild stats on all kinds of things.)

Who are the top 4 rushing leaders in the NFL in terms of yards per game? (that equals out the bye week thing)

Here are your choices:

Michael Turner (Hey, he is already in the title.)
Clinton Portis (Proud member of my Fantasy Football Team.)
Brandon Jacobs (From the Super Bowl New York Giants.)
Julius Jones (Former Cowboy, now a Seahawk.)

You can only choose 4 (wanted to make it easy on you.)

That is right…Turner 108.6, Portis 102.8, Jacobs 95, and Jones 93.3.

LaDainian Tomlinson is 20th with 66.2.

Adrian Peterson is 5th with 90.4 and might be leading, but when my Fantasy Team needed him last week, Adrian only had 32 yards in 21 carries. Ouch! Check the story on Adrian and get a great picture of Lena Heady in the movie 300. She is the mother in the new Terminator TV show.

Adrian Peterson may be traded

Now you see how Michael Turner is 20 times better than LT!

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LaDainian Tomlinson leading the orchestra called the Chargers!

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If you are into Fantasy Football then pay close attention. Mike Harmon of Fox Sports is going to let you in a little secret of his. Go with LT. You know, LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers.

What? You already knew that? How about some of Mike’s wisdom on the subject?

1. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego
Tomlinson has ranked inside the top 10 in this category in each of his seven NFL seasons. He’s led the pack in three of the past four seasons (third in 2005), as he possesses an amazing ability to avoid lengthy injury issues despite a heavy weekly workload. The change in his blocking block might have some impact, but I believe it’s been a bit overblown. Now, I don’t expect Tomlinson to approach his ridiculous 2006 output (28 touchdowns), but he’s averaged 14.5 touchdowns per year in his six non-record breaking seasons. The No. 1 player on my board will light up the scoreboard frequently in 2008.
2007 Total: 15 touchdowns
Projected 2008 Total: 18 touchdowns

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So who does Mike rate after LT?

2. Marion Barber III, Dallas
3. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
4. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
5. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis
5. Clinton Portis, Washington
5. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
Yes, that is 3 number 5’s.

Mike goes right on up to a number 13.

Controversy? No Stephen Jackson! Westbrook, a perennial favorite for fantasy owners, is way down the list. Ryan Grant in a tie at number 8?

Oh well, it is a start.

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By Guest Blogger, Kori Ellis

At this point of the NFL season, teams around the league are dealing with a multitude of injuries. It’s a part of the game and a part of why it’s too early to tell which teams are going to do well in the playoffs. Each team is an injury away from devastation.

Here’s a look at the prominent injuries heading into Week 12:

QB Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb again wasn’t able to practice and will in all likelihood be unavailable on Sunday.

RB Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills
Lynch will miss his second straight game due to a high ankle sprain.

RB Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Jacobs is out this week for the Giants.

WR Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh Steelers
Holmes has been ruled out for Monday night against the Dolphins with an ankle injury.

TE Todd Heap, Baltimore Ravens
Heap has battled hamstring injuries for a while and appears likely to miss yet another week.

S Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers
Polamalu, like Holmes, has been ruled out for the Steelers for their game on Monday night.

DT Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee Titans
Haynesworth, arguably the best player on the Titans’ defense, is making strides toward playing after missing the last couple weeks.