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Adrian Peterson is having another fantastic season. He squares off against the Raiders in Week 11, who are giving up 132.4 yards per game on the ground, at home. All you have to do is guess how many fantasy points he’ll have. We’ll do six points for a touchdown and 0.1 points for every yard he gets.
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This time I am sponsoring the contest. Whoever comes the closest without going over takes home an XL LestersLegends t-shirt.
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As always, be original. If somebody guessed a total you want, you’ll have to come up with another one. Just leave a comment with your best guess.
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The lockout drags on, but the media machine that fuels the NFL keeps churning. The latest news out of Winter Park confirms what was already expected. The Vikings are going to lean heavily on Adrian Peterson in 2011.
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Why wouldn’t they? They no longer have to appease Brett Favre so they can afford to hand the rock to arguable the most physically gifted running back in the league time and time again. While the Vikings may eventually bring in a veteran quarterback, right now it’s a fight between rookie Christian Ponder and second-year Joe Webb.
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In a recent interview Bill Musgrave was quoted as saying “We’ll major in giving the ball to Adrian, and we’ll need a quarterback that can keep defenses honest and can have a little bit of movement to himself. Not just be a statue back there because with the pieces that are in place we won’t be just a drop-back, stay-in-the-pocket type team. We’re going to really attack the defense on the edges both with Adrian and also our quarterback.”
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Both Ponder and Webb have good mobility so don’t read into that statement in hopes of a hint as to who will line up under center in Week 1.
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While All Day will get plenty of carries this year, don’t count Toby Gerhart out. He will certainly be in the mix for the Purple as well.
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Also check out:

• 2011 Early Fantasy Football QB Rankings
• 2011 Early Fantasy Football RB Rankings
• AFC East Running Back Situations
• AFC North Running Back Situations
• AFC South Running Back Situations
• AFC West Running Back Situations
• NFC East Running Back Situations
• NFC North Running Back Situations
• NFC South Running Back Situations
• NFC West Running Back Situations

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This article is also featured at NFLTouchdown.com, where I am the Vikings Fan Voice writer.

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Chad Ochocino is no dummy. If he wants to remain in the spotlight he has to perform on the field. The last time he had a down year he responded with a 72 catch, 1047 yard, nine touchdown season. Now we just have to figure out where he’ll call home next year because he probably won’t return to the Bengals.

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Roster
QB1:  Tom Brady
RB1:  Adrian Peterson
RB2:  Michael Turner
WR1:  Dwayne Bowe
WR2:  Brandon Marshall
Flex:  Percy Harvin
Bench: Marshawn Lynch
Bench:  Chad Ochocinco

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Marshawn Lynch had some moments last year, and his playoff run against the Saints was epic. He’s the starter and should get the carries at the stripe. He’ll make an adequate RB3 in the seventh round.

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Roster
QB1:  Tom Brady
RB1:  Adrian Peterson
RB2:  Michael Turner
RB3:  Marshawn Lynch
WR1:  Dwayne Bowe
WR2:  Brandon Marshall
Flex:  Percy Harvin

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I’ve been invited to participate in a fantasy football expert mock draft with the following industry experts:
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The Vikings have already said they want to get Percy Harvin more involved in the offense next year. As long as he can overcome injuries and migraines, he should be a solid WR3.
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Roster
QB1:  Tom Brady
RB1:  Adrian Peterson
RB2:  Michael Turner
WR1:  Dwayne Bowe
WR2:  Brandon Marshall
Flex:  Percy Harvin

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I’ve been invited to participate in a fantasy football expert mock draft with the following industry experts:
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Junkyard Jake
All Purpose Roto
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FootballGuys
Pro Football Focus
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In the fifth round (50th overall) I went with Tom Brady. Philip Rivers, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning all went in the third round. In my mind Tom Brady is right there with that trio so getting him in the fifth round is an excellent value.
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Roster
QB1:  Tom Brady
RB1:  Adrian Peterson
RB:  Michael Turner
WR1:  Dwayne Bowe
WR2:  Brandon Marshall

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I’ve been invited to participate in a fantasy football expert mock draft with the following industry experts:
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Junkyard Jake
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FootballGuys
Pro Football Focus
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In the fourth round (47th overall) I opted for Brandon Marshall.   He had a strong finish to a would be forgettable 2010 season. He regressed in Miami, but still finished with 86 catches for 1014 yards. The Dolphins will look to upgrade at quarterback when the lockout is lifted. Either way he makes for a solid WR2 in PPR leagues.
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Roster
RB1:  Adrian Peterson
RB:  Michael Turner
WR1:  Dwayne Bowe
WR2:  Brandon Marshall