Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

July 2, 2010 @ 09:45:00

By Ryan R. Bonini
Edited by Cory J. Bonini

Hines Ward | Pittsburgh Steelers | 6-foot, 205 pounds | 13th year 

2010 Projected NFL/Fantasy Football Statistics

Rec		Rec Yds		Rec TD		Run Att		Run Yds		Rush TD		Tot TD
Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi
54	64	619	769	4	6	0	3	0	15	0	1	4	7

Pros: Like a fine wine, Ward just keeps getting better with age. Last year, he had his highest reception (95) and yardage (1,167) totals since 2003 and remains the No. 1 target in the Steelers' conservative passing game. For the most part, he's incredibly durable. He had at least six receptions in 10 games last year and went over the 100-yard mark five times.

Cons: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss the first six games of the season, so the passing game is likely to take a step back early in the season. He isn't much of a scorer; Ward hasn't scored more than seven touchdowns in a year in the past four seasons. While he has remained productive, at 34 years old, his better days are behind him.

Fantasy tip: Ward won't be a sexy pick during your fantasy football draft, but you know what you're getting with him. He's a sure and steady contributor that won't haul in a zero too many weeks. His value is slightly higher in point-per-reception formats, but his current placement of the sixth round is fair. While steady, he doesn't provide much upside.

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Allen, at 08:32 on 07/02/10, says: When the Steelers pass to #86...we win games. Hines Ward baby!!

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Ryan R. Bonini

Founding KFFL in 1996, Bonini serves as KFFL's General Manager and VP of technology for KFFL's parent company, USA TODAY SPORTS Media Group. Bonini was named the 2009 Fantasy Football Writer of the Year by the FSWA and received honors with the Best Fantasy Football Series in '10, making him the first two-time FSWA football award winner.

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