With Derrick Ward gone, Jacobs will probably have a heavier workload than last year. He is a touchdown machine, running over would-be defenders at will. He is in a great rushing offense so expect his numbers to increase for a third season in a row.

('09 Proj: 1,200 yds, 12 touchdowns)   ~Steve Cavanagh
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The 6-4, 264 lbs Jacob will get his yards (around 5 per carry to be exact) and get the ball when short yardage touchdowns are available. Last season he scored 15 times in only 13 games, while breaking the 1,000 yard barrier for the second straight year. The knock on him - he is injury prone but with numbers like he projects to, he is a welcome addition to most teams.

('09 Proj: 1,055 yds, 15 touchdowns)   ~Dave Fosdick
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Jacobs pounded his way to career highs in carries, yardage and touchdowns last season, despite sharing some of the load with Ahmad Bradshaw and Derrick Ward. With Ward flying the coop to Tampa Bay, Jacobs should be in line to equal or surpass those numbers. However, durability remains a concern as he has missed a total of 8 games over the past two seasons.
 

('09 Proj: 230 att, 1,125 yds, 13 touchdowns)   ~Frank Mazzola
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I’m not the biggest Jacobs supporter, but dude is a load to bring down and a monster in the red zone. The downside is that Jacobs is also good for at least 2-3 games on the bench with a little injury. I don’t think he’ll ever be an elite fantasy running back, but sheer number of red zone looks points towards double digit touchdowns and a starting spot in the lineup. In point per reception leagues he takes a big hit, but overall a borderline top 10 running back.
 

('09 Proj: 980 total yds, 15 touchdowns)   ~Jon Rascon
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The premier punishing back in the game today. His bruising style can work against him, however; he has missed 8 games over the last two seasons. Yardage isn’t his strength. His value comes primarily from touches in the red zone.
 

('09 Proj: 215 att, 1,200 total yds, 10 touchdowns)   ~Stan Feldman
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Underrated.  Just cannot be pushed back and with that offensive line blocking for him - his own injury demons are the only thing suppressing Brandon Jacobs in '09.   Scored more rushing touchdowns than every RB other than Michael Turner and DeAngelo Williams last year so his value is anywhere from "outright stud" to just another #2 fantasy back depending on your scoring system.  One of those players that can seperate you from your leaguemates by having a firm grasp of your scoring system.

('09 Proj: 245 att, 1,300 yds, 12 touchdowns)   ~Rick Perkins