Steelers DST - How will they be for the rest of the season? (1 Viewer)

[DevilintheDetail]

The Steelers DST is still #3 in the NFL in total defense but close to last in takeaways. They've had some injuries but should be healthier in the next few weeks. They play against the Browns at home in week 14 and have the Rams at home in week 16. Fantasy gold?

 

[pecorino]

steelers homer here. the end of the season schedule is quite soft. i tried to acquire the Pgh defense after the brutal start (week 4) but the owner wouldn't sell. i can't say what the value is, but i'd be buying the steelers defense.

 

[DevilintheDetail]

steelers homer here. the end of the season schedule is quite soft. i tried to acquire the Pgh defense after the brutal start (week 4) but the owner wouldn't sell. i can't say what the value is, but i'd be buying the steelers defense.

Thanks. Trying to decide whether to trade Torain for the Steelers D. Seems like the turnover numbers are bound to start increasing. They had 21 interceptions last year and only 2 so far this year.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Quite a few positions in major flux due to injuries (both recent and healing). Figure some of the steeler nation can come in and read the tea leaves on what all these changes mean facing a reeling ravens team, that absolutely clobbered this D on opening day. You have to imagine the coaches are kicking the players asses this week and we will see a much better effort from an embarrassed and proud Steeler D.



LB | James Harrison | Pittsburgh Steelers | Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (eye) has been cleared to practice, but he is not expected to play in Week 9. "He has been cleared to practice and that is where we are," head coach Mike Tomlin said. "We will re-evaluate the situation at some point later in the week and let that be our guide in terms of potential participation. But right now I just want to be clear that he has been cleared to practice."



LB | LaMarr Woodley | Pittsburgh Steelers | Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) is not ruling himself out for the team's Week 9 game versus the Baltimore Ravens. "Everybody counting me out ... don't count me out yet. Big game on Sunday," Woodley said. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Woodley's availability this week will depend on his practice status.



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LB | Jason Worilds | Pittsburgh Steelers | Injury<br style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Verdana; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(236, 236, 236); ">Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jason Worilds

(quadriceps) is expected to practice this week and could play in Week 9. If he does play in the game, he could start at outside linebacker because of injuries to LBs

James Harrison(eye) and

LaMarr Woodley(hamstring).


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Steelers | Could use four-man front

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:48:49 -0700



Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team could use a 4-3 defensive alignment or 4-2 defensive alignment because of the injuries to LBs James Harrison (eye) and LaMarr Woodley (hamstring).



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Steelers | Brett Keisel could be used at LB

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:48:13 -0700



Pittsburgh Steelers DE Brett Keisel could be used at linebacker in Week 9 because of injuries to the team's linebackers.



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Steelers | James Harrison cleared to practice

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:39:20 -0700



Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (eye) has been cleared to practice, but he is not expected to play in Week 9. "He has been cleared to practice and that is where we are," head coach Mike Tomlin said. "We will re-evaluate the situation at some point later in the week and let that be our guide in terms of potential participation. But right now I just want to be clear that he has been cleared to practice."



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Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:34:20 -0700



Pittsburgh Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) is not ruling himself out for the team's Week 9 game versus the Baltimore Ravens. "Everybody counting me out ... don't count me out yet. Big game on Sunday," Woodley said. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Woodley's availability this week will depend on his practice status.



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[McBokonon]

The Steelers D wasn't very good that day, but clobbered is kind of strong. They were a victim of the offense, which committed 156 turnovers and actually punted on first down 6 times.

 

[Carolina Hustler]

I've cut them loose after wasting a dynasty roster spot on them all off season.. Then they were immediately re-acquired by someone else.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I've cut them loose after wasting a dynasty roster spot on them all off season.. Then they were immediately re-acquired by someone else.

poor move. They have underperformed, and had two real stinkers (week 1 and week 4) but in my three leagues they are ranked 12, 13, 14. certainly not an every week start, but a decent plug in with a good second half of the season schedule, especially in the playoffs.

 

[Carolina Hustler]

I've cut them loose after wasting a dynasty roster spot on them all off season.. Then they were immediately re-acquired by someone else.

poor move. They have underperformed, and had two real stinkers (week 1 and week 4) but in my three leagues they are ranked 12, 13, 14. certainly not an every week start, but a decent plug in with a good second half of the season schedule, especially in the playoffs.

Actually I dropped them to pick up Buffalo D, and started Buffalo D this past week... So it worked out quite nicely.. I also have Giants DIn this league:Bills D ranked #5Giants D ranked #9Steelers D ranked #27Seems like a great move if you ask me...

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Steelers | Troy Polamalu could move to LB

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:59:33 -0700

Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu could move up to linebacker for the team's Week 9 game to pad a think linebacking corps.

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Steelers | Lawrence Timmons has excelled outside

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:48:28 -0700

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons was moved outside when LB James Harrison (eye) went down wtih a broken orbital bone, and he has excelled despite limited experience rushing the quarterback.

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Steelers | Trio of young LBs might play key role

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:48:05 -0700

If Pittsburgh Steelers veteran LBs James Farrior (calf), James Harrison (eye) and LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) cannot go in Week 9, LBs Chris Carter, Stevenson Sylvester and Jason Worilds would play significant roles.

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Steelers | James Harrison listening to doctors

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:47:47 -0700

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison (eye) said Wednesday, Nov. 2, that he is relatively pain-free, but he is listening to doctors, and won't play in Week 9 if doctors don't feel he is well enough to go. "I got two eyes, I'm not playing with my vision," Harrison said. "If they say no, I'm not going. That's not something I'm willing to lose."

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[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

James Harrison - LB - Steelers

Steelers OLB James Harrison (eye) is listed as probable for Week 9.

Harrison said earlier in the week that he wouldn't play against the Ravens, but he will so long as he pasts an eye test on Saturday. Harrison's probable listing and full practice Friday suggest the Steelers are now counting on him.

 

[RUSF18]

This was the only thread I could find on the topic by searching, and thought maybe it could be expanded to include more general thoughts on trading players for team defenses. It's something I've really never considered before so I don't know how to value it. I'm fortunate enough to have a very strong starting roster with some solid depth, and the only position I can really see myself improving at is DEF/ST where I've been matchup-focused with mixed results lately. The SF owner in my league could use another starter but I'm struggling on figuring out value...and don't want to focus this solely on my team. Anyone have general thoughts on this?

 

[DevilintheDetail]

This was the only thread I could find on the topic by searching, and thought maybe it could be expanded to include more general thoughts on trading players for team defenses. It's something I've really never considered before so I don't know how to value it. I'm fortunate enough to have a very strong starting roster with some solid depth, and the only position I can really see myself improving at is DEF/ST where I've been matchup-focused with mixed results lately. The SF owner in my league could use another starter but I'm struggling on figuring out value...and don't want to focus this solely on my team. Anyone have general thoughts on this?

Once it becomes clear at this point in the season which DST's are very good/elite, I think they have a lot of value, especially if your league rewards a significant # of points for low yards allowed and low points allowed. In that case, defenses can easily score 20-25 points. So, I'm willing to trade pretty solid players/starters to acquire an elite DST if it will improve my overall starting lineup. I wouldn't be afraid to trade an RB3 or WR2, for example, if I had the depth to do so an the elite DST had a good playoff matchup (that's critical, though - DST's tend to be much more matchup-dependent than some other positions like RB).

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Steelers | James Farrior expected to start

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:46:08 -0800



Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf) is expected to start at inside linebacker in Week 10 after missing the last two games because of a calf injury.



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[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Steelers | LB changes for Week 10



Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:15:09 -0800



Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons will remain at inside linebacker in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals with LB James Farrior (calf), as Larry Foote heads back to the bench. LB Jason Worilds will replace LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring), who has been ruled out, at left outside linebacker.



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Steelers | Six players probable



Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:04:53 -0800



Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery (knee), OG Doug Legursky (toe), LBs James Farrior (calf), Stevenson Sylvester (knee) and James Harrison (toe) and SS Troy Polamalu (rib) are listed as probable for Week 10 and are expected to play. Harrison was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 11, while the rest fully participated in practice.



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Steelers | Hines Ward probable for Week 10



Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:02:09 -0800



Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (head) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 11. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and are expected to play.



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Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:57:35 -0800



Pittsburgh Steelers WRs Arnaz Battle (hamstring) and Emmanuel Sanders (knee) and LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 11, and have been ruled out for Week 10.



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