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Football > Players > Steelers > Pittsburgh Defense Pittsburgh Defense

Pittsburgh Defense Pittsburgh Defense, Def, Steelers

Position/Rank NFL Team Status
Def - #6 PIT Active

2012 Outlook: Solid/Safe Pick

Last updated on May-11-2012 by Rob Warner

The Steelers defense ranked first against the pass and 9th against the run in 2011 allowing just 14 PPG. Despite being one of the more stout defenses in the NFL, their fantasy production was lacking (finished in the bottom 10 defenses for fantasy points scored in 2011). The Steel Curtain totaled just 35 sacks (down 13 from 2010) with only 11 INTs (also down 10 from 2010). LB Lamarr Woodley battled a hamstring injury last season but should be 100% recovered providing a boost to the Steeler pass rush in 2012. Provided they can stay healthy - the Steelers could regain their 2010 form when they scored the 3rd most DST fantasy points.

Average Draft Position

Pittsburgh Defense Pittsburgh Defense was drafted in 72% of MyFantasyLeague.com leagues with an average drafting position of 194.43

2012 Mock Draft Results

Month Position Franchise/Comments
MyFantasyLeague Expert Draft
May 2, 2012
14.04 ProFootballFocus 
2012 Experts Mock Draft (June)
June 6, 2012 - June 25, 2012
15.12 FFToolbox.com (Matt) 
2012 Experts Mock Draft (July)
July 16 - 27
15.07 2MugsFF.com - Don't know how this timed out, never got an email alert. Whatever. Steelers don't suck.
2012 Experts Mock Draft (August)
Aug 14 - 24
16.05 CBSSports.com - Hopefully James Harrison comes back soon.
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