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Fantasy Football Rankings 2012: Ahmad Bradshaw, Shonn Greene Middle-Tier RB Options

The Giants and Jets might not have Pro Bowlers at the most important position in fantasy football, but they do have players worth taking a peek at on draft day.

By Rodger Sherman
Jul 28, 2012; Albany, NY, USA; New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during training camp at University Field at SUNY Albany. Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE
Jul 28, 2012; Albany, NY, USA; New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during training camp at University Field at SUNY Albany. Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE

Neither the Jets nor Giants have superstars in the running back department, but both teams do have some players worth taking a peek at on your fantasy draft day.

The most potent running back in the NYC area will likely be Giants' first-stringer Ahmad Bradshaw, who Fake Teams ranked 16th in their Fantasy Football Running Back rankings. Although the Giants will be without the services ofBrandon Jacobs for the first time in a long time, that doesn't mean Bradshaw surges into a major fantasy role as an all-purpose back:

Bradshaw does have some upside. The problem is that the feared RBBC (running back by committee) is on the horizon with rookie Hokie David Wilson making a splash at camp. Wilson has been impressive and his teammates have raved about his speed and explosiveness. That and his troublesome foot injury make him someone I won't be targeting.

That ranking would make Bradshaw a solid second running back in most leagues, but the concerns over his carries and injury mean he might not be the safest pick.

FT's reasoning for putting the Jets' No. 1 back, Shonn Greene, at No. 21 and not higher is simple, succinct, and troll-baity:

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While Greene is by all accounts a decent back, a major fear for any potential owner is that the Jets' backup QB/punt team blocker/shirtless jogger/all-around great guy might poach goal-line carries.

FT also ranked the aforementioned Wilson, the Giants' first-round pick out of Virginia Tech, putting him 27th, a nice spot for a bench RB or utility player:

Eli Manning isn't a coach, but when he sings the praises of a teammate, we should listen. Wilson does need to work on his pass protection and he's probably going to have a tough time accumulating value in the early part of the season. I'd expect his arrow to point upward once the calendar hits October.

FT's rankings also include Jets' backups Bilal Powell (No. 56) and Joe McKnight (No. 79) and the Giants D.J. Ware, who is ranked last at No. 85.

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