There are 16 days until the 2011 season kicks off … and 16 also is the number of rushing touchdowns scored last season by Houston Texans RB Arian Foster, which led the league.

With offenses throwing the ball more than ever, it’s becoming rare for running backs to have monster seasons like their counterparts posted in the past.

If you’re looking for a fantasy sleeper at the quarterback position heading into the 2011 season, look no further than Tim Tebow.

Should fantasy owners be worried about drafting Peyton Manning in their fantasy leagues this season? Not yet…

In the weeks before Arian Foster was revealed as the No. 25 player on NFL Network’s “The Top 100: Players of 2011″ list, the Houston Texans running back tweeted that he didn’t want to be on the list, instead insisting his offensive line deserved the recognition.

With more running backs sure to come up in the 40 remaining names on NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2011,” let’s investigate a different way to measure their productivity.

The return of Ben Tate has some fantasy owners worried about the draft value of Arian Foster. Well, it’s time to put those worries to rest.

NFL Network analyst Brian Billick opened his running back chat on NFL.com on Tuesday by saying that the value of today’s running back as been diminished, not because of skill, but because team are not putting a high value on the position. That shouldn’t matter to Mark Ingram.

The brackets are in.The first games are in the books.And optimism still abounds (coupled with some extra bravado from some St. Pat’s Day Guinness) as the NCAA Basketball Tournament officially gets underway.

Texans RB Ben Tate has been cleared by doctors, but he’s not going to push Arian Foster in Houston.

Arian Foster is motivated for the 2011 season. Want proof? Check this out…

Peyton Manning is at the top of many lists, and the latest top-billing should really come as no surprise.

Go all-access with Arian Foster at Pro Bowl practice.

The 2010 fantasy season is over, and what a strange year it was. Here is a quick look back, and some thoughts for the future.

The NFL.com fantasy awards were handed out on Fantasy LIVE on Sunday morning. There weren’t many surprises, Eagles QB Michael Vick was the fantasy player of the year. Texans RB Arian Foster was the running back of the year.