notamomo Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 With 6 teams on a bye and everyone scrambling for RB help, is Dwyer worth a look? Per rotoworld: Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) and Isaac Redman (ankle) will not play at Cincinnati in Week 7 after missing a third consecutive practice on Friday. Mendenhall was given the better chance of playing, but he's going to rest up for Week 8 versus the Redskins instead. Jonathan Dwyer is tentatively expected to draw the start and handle the bulk of the early-down workload, giving way to Baron Batch and Chris Rainey on passing downs. Who's the better reach this week- Dwyer, DeAngelo, or Jaque Bell? Yes, it's come to this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennslp Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Well, the Huddle has Baron Batch ranked highly this week. Any reason to think he gets the start over Dwyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notamomo Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 The Huddle has Mendenhall and Redman in the predictions, so I'm not sure how this new news will affect things. Also, Dwyer was apparently a healthy scratch last week as Mendy and Redman were both active and Batch and Rainey contribute on special teams. Rotoworld seems to think Dwyer gets the bulk of the carries this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennslp Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hope you're right, as I just picked up Dwyer. However, of the 3 you mentioned, I think I'd roll with DeAngelo, as you know he will get his touches (just not a ton of 'em). Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Pittsburgh Steelers Posted 10/19/12 1:55pm et Pittsburgh Steelers RBs Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') and Isaac Redman (ankle) did not practice Friday, Oct. 19, and will not play in Week 7. Huddle Up: This clears up the picture a bit for the Pittsburgh backfield; Baron Batch and Jonathan Dwyer should get the bulk of the work with Chris Rainey involved as well. Both Dwyer and Batch are RB3/flex options at this point, with Dwyer possessing the better upside. If you have other decent options, it might be best to stay away from the Pittsburgh backfield this weekend, but either of these guys will make decent bye-week fill-ins if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Dwyer was picked up at 10:30 this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsgotsoul Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I grabbed him for now. Gonna sit on the decision and try to find out more info before committing to starting him. Originally got him just to screw over the Mendy owner in my league that had him starting, but I could use an RB this week because of Byes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 How the Steelers will rotate their backfield is up to speculation. Dwyer was the #2 back early in the season when Mendenhall was out. week 1 - touches - Batch (1), Dwyer (11), Rainey (2), Redman (13) Week 2 - Batch (1), Dwyer (13), Rainer (3), Redman (13)' Week 3 - Batch (6), Dwyer (4), Rainey (4), Redman (12) Since Mendy is back Week 4 - Mendy (16), Rainey (2), Redman (3) Week 5 - Batch (11), Mendy (7), Rainey (1), Redman (6) Dwyer has been inactive the last two games. They need him now that Redman and Mendy appear out. I was intending on adding him in when Redman and Mendy were called out. It will be a committee backfield though watching them all I do like how Batch looks more than Dwyer. CIN has a weaker rushing defense and there should be some fantasy points here to mine. Dwyer did not look good against the Jets or Raiders and lost a fumble and hurt his toe. It appears the update tonight will split the load between Barron and Dwyer. Too bad PIT won't pick just one and give him the whole load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Batch was scooped up last night in my Local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceplant Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Both Dwyer and Batch were available in my league. I could only make space for one so I took Dwyer. I advise the rest of you to take Batch and I will assume responsibility for Dwyer posting dismal numbers. Edited October 19, 2012 by faceplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Dwyer and Batch were both picked up in our league, by the same desperate owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waterboy Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Gonna grab Baron. I dont know. 10 for 22, but I swear as I was half-watching the game in the bar, he seemed kinda spry on a couple of this touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Short memories for some on dwyer. He couldnt make the most of a golden opportunity early in the year, so not sure why i should have confidence now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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