Divisional Round Gridiron Challenge: Top 5 Most Valuable RBs

By Sean Cordy

Top 5 Most Valuable RBs for Divisional Round

Eddie Lacy — With one week of the playoffs in the books, it's time to look ahead to the Divisional round this week for the ESPN Gridiron Playoff Challenge. There are always some surprises during the playoffs, and this week won't be an exception. There will be some unknown guys coming out of the woodwork and some stars who misfire, so be careful to spend your team's salary wisely.

5. DeMarco Murray - Dallas Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals v Dallas Cowboys

5. DeMarco Murray - Dallas Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals v Dallas Cowboys — Much like the Cowboys-Packers game, it's going to be interesting to see which gives out first: Murray or the Packers defense. Murray's the top RB in the game right now, but the Packers have been a great rush defense since Week 9 save one or two outings. I think Murray will be able to at least score once this week to add value, but his $ 6M valuation is what holds him at the No. 5 slot.

4. Eddie Lacy - Green Bay Packers

Eddie Lacy

4. Eddie Lacy - Green Bay Packers

Eddie Lacy — I'm putting Lacy in a similar position to Murray due to his great stock coming in. He's facing a defense that's been tough to run against, but he has his home crowd behind him and is valued at $ .2M beneath Murray. Lacy's been no slouch in the last few weeks, exploding against the Lions who were able to stop Murray for the most part. He'll undoubtedly be a big part of the Packers' attack.

3. Jonathan Stewart - Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers v Atlanta Falcons

3. Jonathan Stewart - Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers v Atlanta Falcons — I wouldn't be shocked if the Panthers overthrew the Seahawks this week, and that would have a lot to do with Stewart's performance. He's the No. 2 playoff running back after last week, although running against the Legion of Boom is an entirely new monster. But Stewart will be taking most of the workload this week and should be well worth the .3M you'd invest in him. Hopefully he'll at least find the end zone to the tune of 60 yards.

2. Dan Herron - Indianapolis Colts

Dan Herron - Copy

2. Dan Herron - Indianapolis Colts

Dan Herron — Herron may be listed as day-to-day, but he was last week as well and was one of the best running backs in Wild Card weekend. He's played through injuries in the past and is proving to be a tough runner, posting 19 points last week. The Broncos will need to game plan for him, but he'll find a crack as he has all season as a surprising star. He's still undervalued this week at $ 5.3M considering he should top 15 in points again.

1. LeGarrette Blount - New England Patriots

LeGarrette Blount

1. LeGarrette Blount - New England Patriots

LeGarrette Blount — Because of spending time on the bench, LeGarrette Blount is being valued at just $ 5M. But don't let that low ball your perception of him. He's going to be the highlighting running back for the Patriots this week and well worth his price. Expect him to rush for at least 50 yards and mark down at least one score. He may not be the highest scoring back, but his potential definitely outweighs his valuation.

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