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Fantasy Football Preview: Top 10 Running Backs

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Ryan Mayer Fantasy football season is nearly upon us. So, if you’re like me, and were focused on other things over the last few months, you probably need a quick refresher before your league holds its draft. That’s what we’re here for, to take you through the projections of the top 10 rankings for each position while also pointing you to where you can find overall projections for all off the players heading into this season. We already did quarterbacks , now it’s time to focus on the real backbone of any fantasy team: running backs. For as devalued as running backs have become in today’s NFL, at least from a contract perspective, a top-tier guy or breakout star could make your fantasy season. So, as you prepare your draft strategy, here’s a look at who CBS Sports is projecting to be the top guys headed into this season. Once again, we note that this is based on standard scoring projections. For PPR, go here . Positions | QB | 1) Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams Owner of the new highest-paying contract for a running back, Gurley flourished last season under the offensive system of new head coach Sean McVay. CBSSports.com is expecting more of the same this year, as the Rams brought everybody back and added wide receiver Brandin Cooks. CBSSports.com Projections- 291 Fantasy Points (18.2 FPPG) 1,392 rushing yards 12 TDs & 694 receiving yards with 5 TDs 2) Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers Bell has consistently been one of the most productive backs for fantasy owners over the past several years. Heading into this season, Bell will be even more motivated to produce, as his contract dispute with the Steelers has ended with him playing on the franchise tag once more. To prove he’s worth a big contract, Bell will likely want to put up big numbers and CBSSports.com is projecting him to finish with 20 more fantasy points than he did last season. CBSSports.com Projections- 260 Fantasy Points (16.25 FPPG) 1,350 rushing yards with 10 TDs & 728 receiving yards with 2 TDs Credit: Adam Bettcher/Getty Images 3) Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints A breakout star in 2017, Kamara proved to be effective both in the running game and in the passing game, exactly the kind of dual-threat back that proves to be the most useful in fantasy football and actual football these days. He won’t get as many carries as the two guys above him, since he’s splitting the backfield with Mark Ingram. But Kamara still promises to be an effective fantasy option regardless. CBSSports.com Projections- 231 Fantasy Points (14.4 FPPG) 933 rushing yards with 9 TDs & 732 receiving yards with 5 TDs 4) Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys Elliott missed time last year due to the NFL’s suspension for some of his off-field antics, and he couldn’t replicate his dominant rookie campaign because of it. With no suspension looming over him this time around, Elliott should once again be the focal point of the offense. When you consider the unsettled nature of the passing game due to a questionable receiving corps, Elliott should see even more of the ball in 2018. CBSSports.com Projections- 213 Fantasy Points (13.3 FPPG) 1,348 rushing yards with 8 TDs & 388 receiving yards with 2 TDs 5) Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs Hunt, like Kamara, was a middle-round pick who became a star once the season began. He tailed off down the stretch, so did the Chiefs really, but this year he’s likely to be a bit more of a security blanket, as K.C. will trot out first-time starter Patrick Mahomes. After showing dual-threat capability last year, Hunt will look to build on his debut year. CBSSports.com Projections- 200 Fantasy Points (12.5 FPPG) 1,118 rushing yards with 8 TDs & 402 receiving yards with 3 TDs 6) David Johnson, Arizona Cardinals Johnson was the number one overall pick in many leagues last year after proving to be a workhorse running and catching the football in 2016. Then he dislocated his wrist in the opener, ending his season before it got started, much to the frustration of fantasy owners. Because of that, the projection systems aren’t quite as high on him this season. But there’s a pretty good chance that with Sam Bradford at QB and a depleted receiving corps outside of Larry Fitzgerald, Johnson will be asked to pick up the slack on offense. CBSSports.com Projections- 197 Fantasy Points (12.3 FPPG) 818 rushing yards with 6 TDs & 883 receiving yards with 3 TDs Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images 7) Saquon Barkley, New York Giants The rookie running back out of Penn State may be the most hyped RB we’ve seen since Adrian Peterson coming out of Oklahoma. However, Barkley is hyped for a different reason. Barkley is in the same mold as most of the guys on this list, outside of Zeke Elliott. He can catch out of the backfield and also provides a dominant presence in the ground game. People are expecting big things from Barkley, CBSSports.com’s projection system included. CBSSports.com Projections- 192 Fantasy Points (12 FPPG) 1,123 rushing yards with 8 TDs & 425 receiving yards with 2 TDs 8) Melvin Gordon, Los Angeles Chargers Did you know Gordon ended last season as the running back with the fifth-most fantasy points? I certainly didn’t. He was productive for the Chargers, but purely by playing for the Chargers, the ‘other’ team in L.A., he didn’t get much notoriety. But he’s a solid fantasy option, and CBSSports.com expects more of the same this season. CBSSports.com Projections- 188 Fantasy Points (11.7 FPPG) 1,030 rushing yards with 8 TDs & 406 receiving yards with 3 TDs Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images 9) Leonard Fournette, Jacksonville Jaguars The Jaguars battering ram of a running back had a solid rookie season, as Jacksonville tried to beat their opponents into the ground with the running game and a ferocious defense. This year is likely to be more of the same, as Blake Bortles is still the QB for the Jags, and he lost receivers Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson. While Bortles finds chemistry with the new guys, Fournette will chug along on the ground. CBSSports.com Projections- 183 Fantasy Points (11.4 FPPG) 1,148 rushing yards with 9 TDs & 290 receiving yards with 1 TD 10) Jerick McKinnon, San Francisco 49ers This is the biggest surprise of the projection system to me. McKinnon has never started more than seven games in his career, so it’s unclear what he’ll do with a full-time role. But, based on his part-time stats, it’s understandable to see this kind of projection with a full 16-game load. CBS Sports Projection- 176 Fantasy Points (11 FPPG) 885 rushing yards with 7 TDs & 552 receiving yards with 2 TDs

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July 25, 2018 0 comment
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Following Diver’s Death, Time Running Out To Rescue Trapped Boys, Thai Official Says

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MAE SAI, Thailand (CBS News) – Thai authorities overseeing the rescue operation for 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave in the country’s north said they have a “limited amount of time” to get them out, as they raced Friday against worsening weather and lowered oxygen levels in the underground complex. Thai rescue personnel are seen at the Tham Luang cave area as operations continue for the 12 boys and their coach trapped at the cave in Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park in Chiang Rai on July 6, 2018. (Getty Images) The massive operation inside and around Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Chiang Rai province suffered its first fatality Friday when a former Thai navy SEAL passed out underwater on an overnight mission and was unable to be revived. “We can no longer wait for all conditions (to be ready) because circumstances are pressuring us,” Thai SEAL commander Arpakorn Yookongkaew told a news conference. “We originally thought the boys can stay safe inside the cave for quite some time but circumstances have changed. We have limited amount of time.” The oxygen levels inside the cave were getting lower because of all the workers inside, and authorities on Friday were trying to install a 3-mile-long oxygen tube to pump in air, CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports. A senior army commander, Maj. Gen. Chalongchai Chaiyakam, said that the most pressing mission was to provide the oxygen line to reach the kids, who are stuck deep in the complex but are being looked after by four SEALs, including a medic. He said the oxygen line was also tied to a telephone line that would provide a channel of communication for the team. The boys, aged 11-16, and their 25-year-old coach went exploring in the cave after a soccer game June 23. Monsoon flooding cut off their escape and prevented rescuers from finding them for almost 10 days as the only way to reach them was by navigating a series of dark and tight passageways filled with muddy water and strong currents. Authorities have been racing to pump out water from the cave before more storms hit the region in the coming days and send water levels rising again. Due to high water levels, the only way for the boys to get out of the cave would be by diving, something cave rescue experts warn is extremely dangerous, even for those with experience. Authorities were trying to drain the flood waters to a level where the boys would not have to dive and could swim out with their heads above water, Tracy reports, but there were worries that even if the water levels were lowered, the boys would not have the endurance to make the trip. Friday’s death of the former SEAL underscores the risks of diving. The diver was working in a volunteer capacity and died during an overnight mission in which he was placing oxygen canisters along the route divers must take to get to the children. The strategically placed canisters would allow divers to stay under water for longer during the approximately five hour trip to reach the stranded team. While underwater, the rescuer passed out and efforts to resuscitate him failed. The governor has said the 13 boys may not be extracted at the same time, depending on their condition. The boys were reportedly weak but for the most part physically healthy. They had been practicing wearing diving masks and breathing, in preparation for the possibility of diving. Cave rescue experts have said it could be safest to simply supply the boys where they are and wait for the flooding to subside. That could take months, however, given that Thailand’s rainy season typically lasts through October. And without proper oxygen levels, staying put could also prove deadly. Meanwhile on Friday, FIFA, the organizers of the World Cup, sent a letter to the president of the Football Association of Thailand offering their “deepest sympathies and support” to the families of young soccer players and their coach. The letter, signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, invited the team to the World Cup final in Russia, should they be rescued in time and be healthy enough to travel. It said that the team’s appearance at the final would “undoubtedly be a wonderful moment of communion and celebration.” The boys have asked the navy SEALs taking care of them in the cave for details about what has happened in the World Cup since they got trapped on June 23. © 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Best Farmers Markets In New York

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By Tabitha Britt New York may be known as the “concrete jungle,” but that doesn’t leave us out of the running for some of the best produce around. New York City is close to a variety of sustainable, family run farms, that provide our farmers’ markets with just-picked fruits and vegetables and freshly made artisanal items. Whether you’re making an afternoon grocery run or searching for the perfect premade picnic basket, New York’s farmers’ markets are sure to help you find whatever it is that you need. Union Square Greenmarket 17 th ST., Union Square W. New York, NY 10003 (212) 788-7476 www.grownyc.org Union Square Greenmarket is open year-round. Come and enjoy freshly picked vegetables and fruits, artisan bread, heritage meats, jams, and a variety of fresh-cut flowers and more on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Looking to sharpen your culinary skills? The Union Square Greenmarket hosts weekly events, including cooking demonstrations and book signings. Agata & Valentina UES Market 1505 1 st Ave. New York, NY 10075 (212) 452-0690 www.agatavalentina.com If you’ve ever been to Little Italy, then you’re going to love Manhattan’s unofficial “Little Sicily,” Agata & Valentina Upper East Side Market. Unlike traditional farmer’s markets, Agata & Valentina is open year-round, every day. For years, locals have turned to Agata & Valentina for homemade focaccia, fresh mozzarella, handmade pasta, and silky ricotta gelato. (Not to mention a variety of prepared foods, salads, and meats.) When it comes to top-notch ingredients and authentic Sicilian cuisine, this Italian market doesn’t disappoint. Bay Ridge Greenmarket 9408 3 rd Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11209 www.grownyc.org Rightfully dubbed “Bay Ridge’s Town Hall” by Councilman Vincent Gentile, the Bay Ridge Greenmarket isn’t just a parking lot produce shop, it’s a community. Shoppers regularly gather within the tight quarters of the produce mecca to swap recipes with fellow foodies and catch up with neighbors. Customers can find locally sourced options including baked goods, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and more on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Related:  Best Weird Healthy Foods, and Where To Find Them, In NYC Down to Earth Morningside Park Farmers Market 237-331 Manhattan Ave. New York, NY 10026 (914) 923-4837 www.downtoearthmarkets.com Down to Earth is a weekly, year-round market that’s perfect for shoppers who want to make a quick afternoon trip. Filled with fresh fruit, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, prepared food, baked goods, pickles, and more, Down to Earth has a little bit of something for everyone. Stop by on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. We’ve heard the chutney is great! Tucker Square Greenmarket Columbus Avenue and W. 66 th Street New York, NY 10023 (212) 788-7476 www.grownyc.org Located just a few steps from the Lincoln Center, is the Tucker Square Greenmarket. Open on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tucker Square is ideal for an after-work stop or weekly grocery haul, whether you’re just grabbing a few staple items or chilling out in the outdoor seating area. Related:  Best Places For Fresh Fruit In New York

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The Real-Life Diet of Jeezy, Who Became a Distance Runner and Lost 60 Pounds

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As he prepares for his first 10K, the Atlanta rap legend reveals how he fell in love … Jeezy: Running—sprinting and long-distance running every day.

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R&B singer Ne-Yo to sing National Anthem at Preakness; Justin Tucker and other celebs expected

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Ne-Yo, the R&B singer and songwriter, will perform the National Anthem on Saturday before the running of the Preakness Stakes. A three-time …

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Beyoncé's Banner Week Continues With Two BBMA Nominations

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The 36-year-old is in the running against the likes of Rihanna and SZA for the title of Top R&B Female Artist. She is also shaking up the Latin categories with her contribution on J Balvin and Willy William's “Mi Gente.” The remixed version of the track featuring Beyoncé made chart history when it stormed …

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Beyoncé's Banner Week Continues With Two BBMA Nominations

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The 36-year-old is in the running against the likes of Rihanna and SZA for the title of Top R&B Female Artist. She is also shaking up the Latin categories with her contribution on J Balvin and Willy William's “Mi Gente.” The remixed version of the track featuring Beyoncé made chart history when it stormed …

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David Johnson ‘got smarter’ while sidelined, bullish on 2018

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Being able to pick the brains of Carson Palmer and others while he was sidelined with a wrist injury has the running back ready for a breakout return.

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