January 27th, 2011 Thursday
David’s Daily Digest
Fantasy Notes:
Rashard Mendenhall: Could Be Key For Steelers
The Steelers running back led the team with 167 yards rushing in the post season and scored three touchdowns in the just two post season games. Mendenhall finished the 2010 season with nearly 1,300 yards rushing and had 13 rushing touchdowns; he also caught 23 passes for another 167 yards receiving.
My Fantasy Read:
The Packers defense (allowing just 70 yards per game) will do their best to slow down Mendenhall and the Steelers ground game, but they may struggle to keep him out of the end-zone. Mendenhall already has three scores this post season and the Packers defense has allowed three.
Greg Jennings: Leads the Pack Air-Attack
The Packers wide receiver has been everything to the passing game in the post season leading the team with 17 receptions for 239 yards, but has yet to score. During the 201 season, Jennings finished with 76 receptions for 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns.
My Fantasy Read:
Jennings have been unstoppable the last couple of games for the Packers. The Steelers just don’t have the personnel to matchup, it could be another big day for the Packers playmaker.
Ben Roethlisberger: Big Ben Looking for Another Big Day
Big Ben has not been as efficient as he would like this post season only completing 57 percent of his passes with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 75.5. During the 2010 season Roethlisberger finished the year with a 62 percent completion rate, 17 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, and a rating of 97.0.
My Fantasy Read:
The Packers struggled a year ago against Big Ben allowing over 500 yards passing, even with five sacks. It could be more of the same on Sunday unless the defense can turn some of those hurries, hits, and sacks into turnovers.
James Harrison: Will Lead Blitz-Burgh into Dallas
The Steelers finished the 2010 season with one of the league’s most lethal pass rushes and linebacker James Harrison was a big part finishing the 2010 season with 10.5 sacks. Harrison is always imposing and has been making an impact this post season with three sacks with 14 total tackles (2nd on the team).
My Fantasy Read:
The Steel Curtain defense has been devastating at times, but they have also shown they can be vulnerable to the pass. Harrison and company will need to bring tremendous pressure if they hope to slow down Rodgers and the Packers aerial attack. This may not be all that easy; Rodgers has only been sacked five times with 93 passing attempts.
Clay Matthews Jr: The Wild Man is Ready to go Psycho
The Packers second year linebacker started the 2010 season with a bang and finished strong totaling 13.5 sacks with two forced fumbles. This post season Matthews has been on a tear with three and half sacks and 13 total tackles; he is a big part of the Packer’s “Pyscho” defense.
Rashard Mendenhall: Could Be Key For Steelers
The Steelers running back led the team with 167 yards rushing in the post season and scored three touchdowns in the just two post season games. Mendenhall finished the 2010 season with nearly 1,300 yards rushing and had 13 rushing touchdowns; he also caught 23 passes for another 167 yards receiving.
My Fantasy Read:
The Packers defense (allowing just 70 yards per game) will do their best to slow down Mendenhall and the Steelers ground game, but they may struggle to keep him out of the end-zone. Mendenhall already has three scores this post season and the Packers defense has allowed three.
Greg Jennings: Leads the Pack Air-Attack
The Packers wide receiver has been everything to the passing game in the post season leading the team with 17 receptions for 239 yards, but has yet to score. During the 201 season, Jennings finished with 76 receptions for 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns.
My Fantasy Read:
Jennings have been unstoppable the last couple of games for the Packers. The Steelers just don’t have the personnel to matchup, it could be another big day for the Packers playmaker.
Ben Roethlisberger: Big Ben Looking for Another Big Day
Big Ben has not been as efficient as he would like this post season only completing 57 percent of his passes with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a passer rating of 75.5. During the 2010 season Roethlisberger finished the year with a 62 percent completion rate, 17 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, and a rating of 97.0.
My Fantasy Read:
The Packers struggled a year ago against Big Ben allowing over 500 yards passing, even with five sacks. It could be more of the same on Sunday unless the defense can turn some of those hurries, hits, and sacks into turnovers.
James Harrison: Will Lead Blitz-Burgh into Dallas
The Steelers finished the 2010 season with one of the league’s most lethal pass rushes and linebacker James Harrison was a big part finishing the 2010 season with 10.5 sacks. Harrison is always imposing and has been making an impact this post season with three sacks with 14 total tackles (2nd on the team).
My Fantasy Read:
The Steel Curtain defense has been devastating at times, but they have also shown they can be vulnerable to the pass. Harrison and company will need to bring tremendous pressure if they hope to slow down Rodgers and the Packers aerial attack. This may not be all that easy; Rodgers has only been sacked five times with 93 passing attempts.
Clay Matthews Jr: The Wild Man is Ready to go Psycho
The Packers second year linebacker started the 2010 season with a bang and finished strong totaling 13.5 sacks with two forced fumbles. This post season Matthews has been on a tear with three and half sacks and 13 total tackles; he is a big part of the Packer’s “Pyscho” defense.
My Fantasy Read:
The Steelers have yet to rule out center Maurkice Pouncey, but if there’s any likelihood he can’t go the offensive line could be in trouble. Last season the Packers sacked Big Ben five times, with the Wild Man (Matthews) on the rampage the Steelers will have more than their hands full; Matthews figures to be in Big Ben’s ear all day.
By David Ortega
The Steelers have yet to rule out center Maurkice Pouncey, but if there’s any likelihood he can’t go the offensive line could be in trouble. Last season the Packers sacked Big Ben five times, with the Wild Man (Matthews) on the rampage the Steelers will have more than their hands full; Matthews figures to be in Big Ben’s ear all day.
By David Ortega
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