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2011 NFL Playoff Divisional Round: Who will record the Most Rushing Yards?

by Scott Burgess on Friday, January 14th, 2011

Who will record the Most Rushing Yards during the 2011 NFL Playoff Divisional Round, Jan 15th-16th? NFL oddsmakers have Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner as 5/2 odds favorite to have the Most rushing yards during the 2011 NFL Playoff Divisional Round. Let’s take a look at each runningbacks stats and best games. Make your NFL Playoff Predictions on who will record the Most Rushing Yards early to get the best odds.
    
Ray Rice has a total 1,223 yards rushing through 15 games. His biggest rushing game was in Week 15 against New Orleans, at home, where he ran for 153 yards. It’s his second +100 yard rushing game. During their first playoff game of 2011, in Kansas City, Rice ran for 57 yards.

Rashard Mendenhall has a total 1,273 yards rushing through 16 games. His best game on the ground was in Week 12, at Buffalo, where he ran for 151 yards. It was his third +100 yard rushing game.
 
James Starks has only played three games for a total 101 yards rushing, but it was their first playoff game, in Philadelphia, where the rookie proved his worth. He ran for 123 yards off 23 carries.
 
Michael Turner leads the league with 1,371 yards rushing through 15 games. His best performance was in Week 5, in Cleveland, where he ran for 140 yards. It’s his sixth +100 yard rushing game.

Marshawn Lynch has a total 573 yards rushing through 15 games. His best game on the ground was in Week 7, at home, against Arizona where he ran for 89 yards. But, in their first playoff game, at home, against New Orleans he ran for 131 yards with a 67 yard run heard around the world.
 
Matt Forte has a total 1,069 yards through 16 games. His best performance was in Week 5, in Carolina, where he ran for 166 yards. It was his third +100 yard rushing game.

Shonn Greene has a total 766 yards rushing through 15 games, but he only started three. His best day on the ground was in Week 4, in Buffalo, where he ran for 117 yards. It was his only +100 yard rushing game. During their first playoff game of 2011, in Indianapolis, He ran for 70 yards. During their 2009-10 three game playoff run, Greene averaged 101 yards per game.

LaDainian Tomlinson has a total 906 yards rushing through 15 games, 12 starts. His best day on the ground was in Week 4, in Buffalo, where he ran for 133 yards. It was his only +100 yard rushing game. During their first playoff game of 2011, in Indianapolis, He ran for 82 yards.  

BenJarvus Green-Ellis has a total 1,008 yards rushing through 16 games, 11 starts. His best day on the ground came in Week 8, at home, against Minnesota where he ran for 112 yards. It’s his second +100 yard rushing game.

Danny Woodhead has 547 yards rushing through 14 games, three started, and his best performance was in Week 16, in Buffalo, where he ran for 93 yards. He’s mainly a receiver who is used for short runs, but is capable of breaking loose.

Point-Spreads.com recommends betting the Super Bowl Lines before making your wagers on who will record the Most Rushing Yards in the 2011 NFL Playoff Divisional Round.

Ray Rice (BAL) RB – 15/2
Rashard Mendenhall (PIT) RB – 5/1
James Starks (GB) RB – 15/2
Michael Turner (ATL) RB – 5/2
Marshawn Lynch (SEA) RB – 9/1
Matt Forte (CHI) RB – 5/1
Shonn Greene (NYJ) RB – 12/1
LaDainian Tomlinson (NYJ) RB – 12/1
BenJarvus Green-Ellis (NE) RB – 9/2
Danny Woodhead (NE) RB – 18/1

The Bottom Line: Matt Forte, Ray Rice or the Packers rookie James Stark. Make your 2011 NFL Playoff Predictions on who will record the Most Rushing Yards early to get the best odds.

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