Top 5 Fantasy Football Running Backs in 2012 [Podcast]

Who are the top 5 fantasy football runnings back in 2012? How significant a role will Michael Bush play in Chicago? Plus, is Michael Turner's fantasy value dropping? All of these topics are discussed this week on  The Fantasy Football Source Podcast.

Host Matt Lechner breaks down why elite running backs are still the way to go at the top of fantasy drafts. However, Lechner explains why times are changing when it comes to drafting running backs after the first three or four picks in the first round.

Plus, why Matt Forte's fantasy value takes a big hit with arrival of Bush in the Bears backfield.

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NFL Lockout's Impact On The Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons are built very much like the Packers. They have a solid foundation in place, including a franchise quarterback in Matt Ryan. If they can add a solid wide receiver opposite Roddy White, they'll be set on offense. As for their defense, a couple additions here and there (most notably at defensive end and cornerback) and the Falcons have the makings of a 2011 contender. Plus, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff was just named Executive of the Year, so he'll have things under control.

2011 NFL Schedule: Atlanta Falcons

(All Times ET)
Sept. 11 at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Sept. 18 Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m.
Sept. 25 at Tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m.
Oct. 2 at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
Oct. 9 Green Bay, 8:20 p.m.
Oct. 16 Carolina, 1 p.m.
Oct. 23 at Detroit, 1 p.m.
Oct. 30 BYE
Nov. 6 at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Nov. 13 New Orleans, 1 p.m.
Nov. 20 Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Nov. 27 Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Dec. 4 at Houston, 1 p.m.
Dec. 11 at Carolina, 1 p.m.
Dec. 15 Jacksonville, 8:20 p.m.
Dec. 26 at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

2011 Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons

2010 Stats	3705 yds.	28 TDs	9 INTs
2011 Projected	4025 yds.	30 TDs	12 INTs

Ryan has played two seasons in the NFL with only one great target on the outside in Roddy White. That will change this year with the addition of rookie wide receiver Julio Jones. With Whites and Jones controling the outside, tight end Tony Gonzalez will be a solid option over the middle. During Ryan's first two seasons, the Falcons have run a conservative, run-heavy offense, which has hurt Ryan's numbers. I expect the Falcons offense to open up more with addition of Jones and the maturation of Ryan. Look for Ryan to have a big year for Atlanta.