Fantasy Points Against Per Game Through Week 4: Running Backs
October 5th, 2010 --- Written by sockonfl
This is the second in our fantasy points against per game series. This time we examine the running backs.
Scoring is one point for every 10 yards rushing and receiving, six points for every touchdown and -2 points for every turnover.
The list is organized from most fantasy friendly to running backs, to least fantasy friendly to running backs.
| 1 | Oakland | 26.50 |
| 2 | Detroit | 26 |
| 3 | Arizona | 25.25 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 25 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 24.50 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | 22.50 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | 21.25 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay | 18 |
| 9 | Houston | 17.50 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | 17 |
| 11 | Miami | 16.75 |
| 12 | San Francisco | 16.75 |
| 13 | Carolina | 16 |
| 14 | Chicago | 16 |
| 15 | Washington | 16 |
| 16 | New York Giants | 15.75 |
| 17 | New England | 15.50 |
| 18 | Atlanta | 15 |
| 19 | Cincinnati | 14.75 |
| 20 | Baltimore | 14 |
| 21 | Seattle | 14 |
| 22 | Saint Louis | 13.25 |
| 23 | Tennessee | 13.25 |
| 24 | Kansas City | 12 |
| 25 | Cleveland | 11.75 |
| 26 | Minnesota | 11 |
| 27 | Green Bay | 10.50 |
| 28 | San Diego | 10 |
| 29 | Dallas | 9.67 |
| 30 | Pittsburgh | 8.75 |
| 31 | Denver | 8 |
| 32 | New York Jets | 6 |
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