Rashard Mendenhall Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Oct 3, 2011

Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that Rashard Mendenhall's hamstring injury is not believed to be serious, and he could play in Week 5 against the Titans depending on practice participation.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Writes La Canfora, "The Steelers will see how much Mendenhall can do during practice, and he could be back as soon as this weekend." Mendenhall has struggled mightily to open the year, and he didn't get back in the game with what is now supposedly a mild injury. It begs the question of whether the Steelers simply felt better going with Isaac Redman. Now scheduled to face Tennessee's top-eight run defense, Mendenhall will be a risky Week 5 RB2 play.
Oct. 3 - 3:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: NFL.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 4, 2011

Isaac Redman - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Beaver County Times expects Isaac Redman to start for the Steelers against the Titans in Week 5.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Beat writer Mike Bires believes both Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) and Mewelde Moore (high ankle sprain) will sit out this week, turning Redman into a three-down back. In limited action, Redman has been a more decisive runner than Mendenhall this year, averaging 4.9 YPC and 9.0 yards per reception. Tennessee allows the 18th-most fantasy points to opposing backs.
Oct. 4 - 4:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Beaver County Times</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 5, 2011

Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, but the Steelers are encouraged he could participate Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mendenhall's strain is likely of the Grade 1 variety as the Steelers haven't come close to ruling him out for Sunday. Still, hamstring injuries for running backs are extremely tricky and susceptible to aggravation. We likely won't know much more on Mendenhall's status until much later in the week. Isaac Redman must be rostered in all formats as a likely RB2 play this week.
Oct. 5 - 12:59 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jonathan Hutton on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 6, 2011

Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) was held out of practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mendenhall was expected to test the hamstring in individual drills, and it apparently didn't go as well as hoped. Multiple reports suggest Isaac Redman will carry the load this week against the Titans with Mendenhall likely to sit out entirely.
Oct. 6 - 3:55 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Pittsburgh Steelers on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 11, 2011

Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Mike Tomlin was noncommittal when asked about Rashard Mendenhall's (hamstring) workload for this week's game against the Jaguars.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We'll see where his participation (in practice) leads us," Tomlin said. "We'll let his level of health and participation in the work week dictate that." Tomlin isn't even sure if Mendenhall will start, so don't go dropping Isaac Redman from fantasy rosters just yet. Barring a setback to Mendenhall, though, Jonathan Dwyer is unworthy of a waiver addition.
Oct. 11 - 3:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 12, 2011

Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rashard Mendenhall is not listed on the Steelers' Week 6 injury report.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He's practicing fully. While coach Mike Tomlin was noncommittal earlier in the week when asked about Mendenhall's Week 6 workload, that may have been a matter of routine coachspeak. Look for Isaac Redman to return to his change-up role, with Jonathan Dwyer's game-day activity now tenuous. Mendenhall is averaging a career-worst 2.98 yards per carry, but Redman didn't do anything in his Week 5 spot start to justify reducing the starter's role.
Oct. 12 - 4:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 13, 2011

Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steelers OC Bruce Arians confirmed Thursday that his backfield is "back to normal" with Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) practicing fully this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Rashard's the man," said Arians. "He's ready to go and everything will be back to normal." Arians also conceded Mewelde Moore (ankle) will likely miss a second straight game. Jonathan Dwyer may be active, but he's not a good bet to see the field behind Mendenhall and Isaac Redman. Start Mendenhall as a top-15 option against the Jags this week.
Oct. 13 - 3:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Scott Brown on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 20, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD> Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rashard Mendenhall was added to the Steelers' injury report Thursday as limited with a knee ailment.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>There are no details yet. A Thursday addition often signals that the injury popped up in practice. It's not known if Mendenhall finished practice. Check back later tonight for an update on his status.
Oct. 20 - 3:57 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Scott Brown on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>