Now thats the Fantasy I'm talking about!!
Pittsburgh Blitz is proud to present ‘Fantasy Focus’ a brand new weekly addition to the blog. The focus will be on Steelers players and those they play each week as we give our expert (lol) opinions on what to look for by way of Fantasy factors in the game.
The first question is do the Stains have cheerleaders? Oh wait wrong fantasy. On to the good stuff before I lose my self control….
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The Steelers will host those friendly neighborhood losers from the shores of lake Erie week 6, the Cleveland Browns, who are coming off a monumental 6-3 victory over the Buff Billies, and an offensive explosion between two great teams. (I told you this was about fantasies).
The Stains best player, Braylon Edwards, is in New York after getting his way and being traded to the Jets just a few days ago while Troy Polamalu returns for the Stillers after a four week vacation.
This could be a big game with respect to the fantasy football geeks (like me) from around the world but should be very one sided as the Steelers could blow this game open early and never look back until the final whistle sounds.
Rashard Mendenhall / Willie Parker – Fast Willie could be back after two games off nursing a turf toe injury but Mendenhall may have shown enough in his absense to continue as the feature back for the Steelers. Mendy has gained 230+ yards and three touchdowns during that time.
Look for Mendenhall to carry the load as Parker is eased back into things. With that said, Mendy could be in for a huge game verse a weak defense. Another 100+ yard, multiple touchdown game for him will not be out of the question. If the Steelers commit to the run, Parker might even give his owners some worth as well but don’t count on it.
Ben Roethlisberger – The Stains pass defense has been a joke most of the season, they have a pair of young CB’s who still make mistakes on a consistant basis and safeties that make one ask “Who the blue hell are they?”
Large Benjamin has been nothing less then awsome this year. He leads the league in pass completion percentage and has a canon for an arm that he is not afraid to use. With weapons like Hines Ward, Heath Miller, Santonio Holmes and Mike Wallace on hand, look for Ben to have a big day, about 300+ passing yards and three TD’s sound about right.
Mike Wallace – This rookie is quickly becoming a favorite target for Big Ben, even on the crutial downs. He also is a leading candidate for offensive rookie of the year. he has speed and soft hands and catches almost everything thrown his way. Even a drop of a sure TD last week has not slowed him down.
The one thing lacking in Wallace’s game though is the points to go with the clutch play. Ben has miss fired on more then one bomb aimed his way thus far on the season but sooner or later though, the air assult is going to explode. Why not week 6 verse the Browns?
Look for Wallace to shine with about 75-100 yards receiving and a touchdown via an air strike from Big Ben.
Steelers Defense – Ok so they have not been as dominate thus far on the season as the fans would like but with the return of Troy Polamalu and the Browns crappy offense this could be the game the Steelers finally stick it to a team like we all know they can.
The defense racking up 5-6 sacks, an interception or two and a forced fumble that leads to a touchdown is not out of the question. Look for Ziggy Hood to get one of those sacks in extended playing time with A. Smith on IR.
Well thats how the cookie crumbles, check back next week for another edition of Fantasy Focus and don’t blame us if your team loses because of this post, just throw money our way if they win…..
About the Author Jim McMillen
The Editor & Chief, the brains so to say, behind Pittsburgh Blitz. Jim is a rabid sports fan who just loves his Stillers, Pens and Buccos. Feel free to contact us at steelerguy26[@]yahoo.com if you have any questions or comments or would like to join our staff and write for Pittsburgh Blitz.
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