Pittsburgh Steelers Week 16 Fantasy Outlook

December 18, 2007 @ 12:57:39

By Carland B. Whitaker
Edited by Nicholas Minnix

Note: All statistics appearing in this article are from Weeks 12-15, unless otherwise noted.

Do Not Bench List - All Positions

• Running Back Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers: Parker continues to be a stranger to the end zone, but he produced another 100-yard game in Week 15. In the past month, he has accounted for more than 41 percent of the Steelers offense, averaging 98 rushing yards and 13.5 receiving yards per game. He goes into the contest this week as a solid No. 2 fantasy running back.

Quarterbacks

Player	Team	Gm	Pass Yds/G	Pass TD/G	INT/G	Rush Yards/G	Rush TD/G
Ben Roethlisberger	Pittsburgh Steelers	4	170.5	1.50	0.75	13.2	0.25

Roethlisberger - In Week 15, Roethlisberger (shoulder) completed 16 of his 33 passes for a meager 146 yards, but three of those completions went for touchdowns. Despite shoulder troubles, he should be available for the Week 16 game, a Thursday night affair. Watch this development carefully because of the short week, but for now, consider him a low No. 1 passer, or a candidate for the bench if you have better options. The shoulder injury appears to be a concern only because it limit's Big Ben's ability to throw deep.

Wide Receivers

Player	Team	Gm	Util (%)/G	RZ (%) Plays/G	Rec/G	Rec Yards/G	Rec TD/G
Hines Ward	Pittsburgh Steelers	4	12.00 (20.00)	2.25 (22.00)	7.25	62.0	0.75
Santonio Holmes	Pittsburgh Steelers	2	6.00 (5.00)	1.00 (4.89)	2.50	23.5	0.00

Ward - Ward only had 31 yards, with four catches, in Week 15, but he scored. He can be used as a low No. 2 or a high No. 3 fantasy receiver, and he's a strong play for Thursday's game.

Holmes - Holmes also had four receptions, and they totaled 34 yards. Although he is a strong play, he should be used only as an injury replacement. Otherwise, leave him on the fantasy bench.

Tight Ends

Player	Team	Gm	Util (%)/G	RZ (%) Plays/G	Rec/G	Rec Yards/G	Rec TD/G
Heath Miller	Pittsburgh Steelers	4	3.50 (5.83)	1.75 (17.11)	2.50	20.5	0.25

Miller - Miller caught two passes for 24 yards in Week 15. He did, however, score his first touchdown in a month. He can be used as a No. 1 fantasy tight end unless you have better options. He is a weak play for Week 16.

Place Kickers

Player	Team	Gm	XP/G	XPA/G	FG/G	FGA/G	Kick Pnts/G
Jeff Reed	Pittsburgh Steelers	4	1.50	1.50	1.25	1.50	4.5

Reed - Reed has not been effective over the past month. He successfully converted both of his extra point attempts in Week 15 but did not get an opportunity to attempt a field goal. He should be benched as a weak play.

Defensive Teams

Team	Gm	Off Pnts Allw/G	INT/G	Sacks/G	FR/G	DEF/ST TD/G
Pittsburgh Steelers	4	18.2	0.25	1.25	0.75	0.00

Steelers - A once formidable defensive unit, the Steelers managed an interception but no sacks nor fumble recoveries in Week 15. In the past four games, the Rams have turned the ball over twice per game and have surrendered 2.25 sacks per game. Pittsburgh has been able capitalize on such generosity recently, so keep this team on the bench.

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Carland B. Whitaker

Carland Whitaker, a graduate journalist, is a fierce competitor of fantasy football. A former high school football coach, he brings a unique "old school" philosophy and passion for the game. Carland has been a KFFL contributor since 2004.

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