Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer probable; RB Rashard Mendenhall doubtful
By
Brian Murphy,
Friday, September 14, 2012 4:49:25 PM CDT FFToolbox.com
Just as Steelers running back Jonathan Dwyer 
was seemingly in line to see an uptick in carries after his Week 1 performance, he missed Wednesday's practice with a foot injury. But no need to worry; Dwyer put in full practices on Thursday and Friday and is listed as probable on the injury report.
It's a different story with running back Rashard Mendenhall . He is listed as doubtful to play against the Jets because of his surgically repaired knee.
Fantasy Analysis:
The Steelers keep stating that Mendenhall is practicing fully, but that's obviously not the case; that's just the team fooling with the practice reports. He'll miss another game, but Dwyer is a decent RB2 against a Jets defense that couldn't stop the Bills' running game last week. Plus, he should get 17-20 touches. He has clearly surpassed Isaac Redman on the team's RB hierarchy.
Source:
Steelers Depot
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
