Steelers | Jerricho Cotchery could have bigger role early

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery could have a bigger role early in the season as a possession receiver if TE Heath Miller (knee) is not ready to play.

Heath Miller - Steelers' Miller on schedule with rehab

Source: The Huddle

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said TE Heath Miller (knee) is on schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Huddle Up: Miller enjoyed one of his best seasons in 2012, hitting career highs in receiving yards (816) and TD catches (8) before injuring his knee in Week 16. With the Steelers not seriously addressing the position in free agency or the draft, Miller will be counted on again in 2013.

Steelers | Heath Miller on schedule in rehab

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said TE Heath Miller (knee) is on schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Tiers for Beers: Graham a slam-dunk No. 1 in loaded TE class

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

It may seem insane-ludi-ridiculously early for fantasy football ranks, but with the NFL draft beginning Thursday, it's time for a refresher. In the final part of a special four-part series, the Noise tangos with TEs, and gets you a leg up on scoring extra beer money this fall. Team Huevos, shout, shout, let it all out in the comments section below.

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Matt Spaeth - Matt Spaeth back with Steelers

Source: The Huddle

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with free-agent TE Matt Spaeth Friday, March 15, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Huddle Up: Spaeth gives the Steelers a familiar face as well as insurance should Heath Miller take longer than hoped to recover from the ACL injury that prematurely ended his 2012 season.

WR Plaxico Burress will be re-signing with Steelers

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Steelers are bringing back wide receiver Plaxico Burress for another season in the Black and Gold. A league source has told CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora that the two parties will finalize a contract quot;in the coming days." It will be a one-year deal for the veteran minimum. Burress played three games with the Steelers last season and caught a grand total of one pass. He was originally with the Steelers from 2000-04. He will turn 36 years old in August. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The Steelers could need a little receiver help now that Mike Wallace has officially joined the Dolphins, and Heath Miller's knee has his 2013 status way up in the air. But Burress is nothing more than a goal-line target at this point in his career, as evidenced by the

Ben Roethlisberger struggled after injuries last year

Source: Draft Sharks

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger admits that the shoulder and rib injuries he suffered last November sapped his arm strength.  "Sometimes, certain passes just weren't right," Big Ben said,  "I didn't trust myself to get enough zip on it to throw it out there. I tried to guide it too much instead of just throw it."  Prior to those injuries, Roethlisberger completed 66% of his passes, averaged 252 yards per game, and tossed 16 TDs vs. just 4 INTs.  In 4 games after returning, Big Ben's numbers dipped across the board: a 56% completion rate, 244 yards per game, and a 9-to-4 TD:INT ratio.  Roethlisberger says he feels "great" now and will be at 100% for offseason activities.  But durability will continue to be a concern for a guy who

Heath Miller has no timetable for return

Source: Draft Sharks

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert admits the team has no timetable for TE Heath Miller's return from this past December's torn ACL and MCL.  "In my mind, when you have an ACL late in the year, I still don't believe a player is 100 percent until a year is up," Colbert said.  "They may play before that, but... if you get something 100 percent before a year, it's a bonus. We'll know more when we get to April."  Miller can look at Adrian Peterson's return as inspiration, but the fact remains that he's not a good bet to be ready for Week 1.  Miller is 3 years old than AP and not nearly as gifted an athlete.  We'll track his progress this offseason, but Miller probably won't be worth drafting this summer.

Steelers have no timetable for Heath Miller - Heath Miller | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert acknowledged at the Combine that he doesn't know when Heath Miller (ACL, MCL, PCL tears) will play again.

Steelers | WR a top priority in the draft

Source: Footballguys.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers will make wide receiver a top priority in this year's draft with TE Heath Miller (knee) injured and WRs Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders both similar receivers that won't strike fear in opposing secondaries due to their lack of threat on the deep routes. California WR Keenan Allen may be a target, as he's considered a top-15 pick. Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson is another prospect expected to be taken in the first round, but he's not as polished as Allen and lacks top-end speed.

Steelers | David Paulson could fill in as starter

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers TE David Paulson may fill in as the team's starting tight end next season until TE Heath Miller (knee) is able to return for his injury.

Steelers | Heath Miller did not need surgery on PCL

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (knee) will allow his damaged posterior cruciate ligament to heal on its own and will not need surgery. Miller did have surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and posterior ligament. The Steelers are not sure when Miller will be able to return.

Jermaine Gresham - Gresham going to Pro Bowl

Source: The Huddle

Cincinnati Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham has been added to the AFC roster for the 2013 Pro Bowl replacing Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (knee).
Huddle Up: Gresham did hit career highs for catches (64) and yards (737) in 2012, but his TDs dipped from 6 to 5, and in all his season was a slight disappointment to fantasy owners who were no doubt expecting a little more.

Bengals | Jermaine Gresham going to Pro Bowl

Source: Footballguys.com

Cincinnati Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham has been added to the AFC roster for the 2013 Pro Bowl replacing Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (knee).

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 17

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

It's Week 17 and ... you're still playing for a championship? Wait, why? Haven't you learned your lesson by now? Week 17 always throws all kinds of wrenches into your fantasy team's best laid plans. That has been shown clearly this morning with the news that the Ravens are expected to hold Ray Rice out of today's game versus the Bengals. I'll be here all morning long giving you the latest updates on the actives and inactives in today's early games, keeping an eye on Roddy White, Chris Johnson, Hakeem Nicks and Johnathan Stewart. But next year, make sure your league finishes up by Week 16. Players already ruled out for Week 17 include Trent Richardson, Brandon Weeden, Mike Wallace, Heath Miller, Nick Foles, Carson Palmer, Pierre Thomas and

Steelers WR Mike Wallace won't play versus Browns

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Steelers will be without wide receiver Mike Wallace this Sunday against the Browns. The explosive deep threat didn't practice all week because of a strained hip and was officially ruled out on Friday. Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders will be Pittsburgh's top two wideouts in the season finale. FANTASY ANALYSIS: In missing the first game of his career, Wallace may have very well played his final game as a Steeler. He is a free agent after the season, and beat writers believe he will be looking for more money than the team is willing to give him. For Week 17, Brown is a very nice play as he has scored in three straight games and has seen his yardage totals climb of late. One worry is that he will see a lot of Joe Haden, but I still

Status Wrap: Browns send the JV to Pittsburgh; Roddy White in limbo again

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

There's nothing major on the line when the Browns and Steelers meet up in Week 17, and Cleveland certainly isn't making the game a priority. Make sure you buy a scorecard on the way to Heinz Field; you might not recognize some of the visitors.

For starters, the Browns will have third-string quarterback Thaddeus Lewis under center. Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy are both battling shoulder injuries and won't be available. Lewis, a 25-year-old who piloted Duke from 2006-2009, has yet to throw a

Exit Interview: Gonzalez proof that age is nothing but a number

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

For the first time in the fantasy era, a pair of tight ends were weighed by drafters at the Round 1 turn. In the eyes of millions, Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham, off historic 2012 campaigns, were position titans equal to or better than some of the virtual game's most established wide receivers. Unfortunately, injuries and inconsistency hindered the duo in the follow-up. Overall, after a year of unprecedented production, the position as a whole slipped. Though still deep, only four TEs finished the season with at least 120 total points in traditional formats, the lowest total since 2008. Below is our recap of this season's TE flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could

Heath Miller: (Knee) Lands on IR

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Heath Miller: The Steelers have placed Miller (knee) on IR, the team's official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Steelers | Three players to iR

Source: Footballguys.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday, Dec. 26, they have placed TE Heath Miller (knee), CB Ike Taylor (ankle) and RB Baron Batch (arm) on Injured Reserve.

Bills TE Scott Chandler has torn ACL

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Bills tight end Scott Chandler will need surgery after tearing the ACL in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. His season ends with 43 catches, 571 yards and six touchdowns. H-back Dorin Dickerson was carted off during the game due to an ankle injury, but Bills head coach Chan Gailey said on Monday that Dickerson's injury isn't as bad as first thought, and he is currently expected to start in Chandler's place this weekend against the Jets. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Chandler and Steelers tight end Heath Miller are basically in the same boat after both suffered major knee injuries in Week 16. Chandler is a few years younger, but he is just as limited athletically, so he will likely be continuing his recovery and inactive for games

Steelers TE Heath Miller has torn ACL, MCL, perhaps PCL in right knee

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Sunday's night diagnosis of MCL and PCL damage in Heath Miller's right knee got a much more dire update Monday. The Steelers' tight end has a torn MCL and perhaps a torn PCL, but added on top of that is a torn ACL. He is obviously done for the season and has a long recovery ahead of him. FANTASY ANALYSIS: It's an unfortunate end for Miller just as he was putting the finishing touches on his most productive season. He set career-highs in yards and touchdowns, and his 71 catches were the second-most he has had in his eight NFL years. He will turn 31 next October and will undoubtedly be affected by this major knee injury come the start of next season. Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles, Heath Miller is not. So while he was one of the few

Heath Miller - Steelers' Miller to have knee surgery

Source: The Huddle

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (knee) will require surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament injury in Week 16. Miller possibly suffered a partial posterior cruciate ligament injury as well. 'Unfortunately his season comes to an end,' head coach Mike Tomlin said. 'He has been rock solid for us and we really appreciate his efforts. We understand injuries are a part of the game, but unfortunately it brings his season to a close.'
Huddle Up: A deeply unfortunate ending for Miller, who ranks fourth among all fantasy TEs with 130 points (Huddle Performance scoring). With 3 ligaments involved in the injury, this sounds like something that may affect his status at the start of the

Monday Brunch: Random nuggets and egg nog

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

It's Christmas Eve. I've got just two things on the docket today: get sauced on egg nog, and mumble "championship" every 15 minutes or so. It's going to be a good day.

And yes, I've got a brunch to prepare for you.

I generally find myself in a philosophical mood at the end of a fantasy season. Here are some snippets to digest as you look back and ahead as the elegant violence we just witnessed and enjoyed.

• Head to head is more fun. Total points is more fair. As Ron Washington might say, that's how roto go.

The skill of a fantasy team is scoring points, ostensibly so you can make the playoffs. The long run tells the fairest story. The short run, what happens to you in the playoffs, is the biggest luck of

Heath Miller suffers torn ACL

Source: FFToday

Steelers' tight end to have surgery

Heath Miller's right knee injury Sunday included a torn anterior cruciate ligament along with others that will require surgery and extensive offseason rehabilitation, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

FF Today's Take: Miller left the game in the fourth quarter and finished with 3 catches for 45 yards. Miller had his best season as a pro in 2012 scoring 8 touchdowns while hovering around a

Heath Miller tore ACL and MCL

Source: Draft Sharks

Steelers TE Heath Miller tore his ACL and MCL in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.  It's a devastating injury for the 30-year-old.  Miller wasn't an elite athlete to begin with, and this knee injury figures to impact his ability to separate from defenders.  He'll be in a race to be ready for the 2013 season opener.

Steelers | Heath Miller requires surgery

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (knee) will require surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament injury in Week 16. Miller possibly suffered a partial posterior cruciate ligament injury as well. 'Unfortunately his season comes to an end,' head coach Mike Tomlin said. 'He has been rock solid for us and we really appreciate his efforts. We understand injuries are a part of the game, but unfortunately it brings his season to a close.'

Heath Miller: Tears Both ACL and MCL

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Heath Miller: Miller tore both his his ACL and MCL on Sunday against the Bengals, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Update: Heath Miller diagnosed with ACL tear - Heath Miller | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Further testing revealed that Heath Miller sustained an ACL tear in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.

Miller, Wallace among injured Steelers

Source: FFToday

TE suffers knee injury, WR dealing with a hamstring issue

Heath Miller suffered a PCL and MCL injury to his right knee, according to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, and isn't expected to play in the season finale Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey sprained his MCL but finished the game. Wide receiver Mike Wallace had a hamstring injury. Running back Baron Batch broke his right arm, and cornerback

Steelers TE Heath Miller injures 2 knee ligaments

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Steelers were eliminated from playoff contention after losing Sunday at home to the Bengals. They have nothing to play for in Week 17, so it's completely understandable that they play it safe with their best players. That includes tight end Heath Miller, who will likely miss next week's game against the Browns after he suffered damage to the MCL and PCL ligaments in his right knee on Sunday. He was injured in the fourth quarter. It is not known whether Miller simply sprained the ligaments or suffered complete tears. He finished Week 16 with three catches for 45 yards. He has 816 yards and eight touchdowns on the year, both of which are career-highs. FANTASY ANALYSIS: I say Miller is quot;likely" to miss Week 17 just because nothing has

Heath Miller has PCL and MCL damage in knee - Heath Miller | PIT

Source: Rotoworld Football

Heath Miller sustained damage to the PCL and MCL in his right knee during Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Bengals.

Heath Miller: Knee Injury

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Heath Miller: Miller suffered a right knee injury Sunday against the Bengals. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Heath Miller leaves with knee injury

Source: Draft Sharks

Steelers TE Heath Miller injured his right knee late in Sunday's game against the Bengals.  He had to be helped off the field and then limped into the locker room.  We'll pass along an update when we get one.

Heath Miller - Steelers' Miller injures knee in 4th quarter

Source: The Huddle

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller left late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 16 game because of a knee injury and did not return.
Huddle Up: Miller, who had 3 catches for 45 yards before leaving, has been the Steelers' most consistent fantasy player this season. You'll likely have to wait for updates on the injury's severity, but with the Steelers being eliminated from playoff contention Sunday, it very well could've been the TE's final action of the season.

Steelers | Heath Miller leaves game

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller (knee) left the game early Week 16 because of a knee injury and will not return.

Week 16 – TE Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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High expectations this summer came crashing back to earth after fantasy owners lost Aaron Hernandez to a bad ankle injury during the second week of the season. Hernandez struggled to find his way back to the active roster playing in only two games from week three to week eleven.

Over the past three weeks Hernandez has come back and performed for fantasy owners like we expected, an elite option at his position. During that span of time 26 receptions (no fewer than eight in a game), 247-yards and three touchdowns.

With Rob Gronkowski

Ben Roethlisberger - Roethlisberger frustrated with playcalling

Source: The Huddle

Although Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger placed blame on himself for the team's Week 15 loss, he also questioned the playcalling. When asked why TE Heath Miller didn't have a single pass thrown his way in the second half, Roethlisberger replied, "I just don't think we called the right plays to get him the ball." And when asked why the team didn't run more no-huddle offense in the second half, Roethlisberger acknowledged he wished they had done more. "That's tough for me to answer right now," Roethlisberger said. "The second half we didn't do much of it, and that's disappointing."
Huddle Up: It's no secret Big Ben is at odds with his offensive coordinator. Maybe we'll get a full-blown feud this week--certainly if

Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger frustrated with playcalling?

Source: Footballguys.com

Although Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger placed blame on himself for the team's Week 15 loss, he also questioned the playcalling. When asked why TE Heath Miller didn't have a single pass thrown his way in the second half, Roethlisberger replied, 'I just don't think we called the right plays to get him the ball.' And when asked why the team didn't run more no-huddle offense in the second half, Roethlisberger acknowledged he wished they had done more. 'That's tough for me to answer right now,' Roethlisberger said. 'The second half we didn't do much of it, and that's disappointing.'

Steelers | Heath Miller, Antonio Brown post scores

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller had seven receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown in the Week 15 game against the Dallas Cowboys, and WR Antonio Brown chipped in with eight catches for 76 yards and a score.

Week 15 – Start’em – Sit’em

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Heading into the second week of the fantasy playoffs, I can understand if fantasy owners are down on those players who failed to help them last week. However, one bad game doesn’t mean a player is going to let you down again this week. While rookie Bryce Brown struggled against the No.1 defense in the league against the run, expect a bounce back performance as the Eagles return home for a Thursday night matchup against the Bengals.

Week 15 Standard Rankings – QB |

Week 15 – TE Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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Outside of Jimmy Graham, Tony Gonzalez, Aaron Hernandez and Jason Witten it’s starting to get ugly at the tight end position for fantasy options. Super star names like Vernon Davis and Antonio Gates continue to play way below the expectations we have for them, while other options like Kyle Rudolph and Brandon Myers have good games then disappear for a week or two.

After the top names, look to Jermaine Gresham as the most reliable player for production. For the first time last week Gresham has had at least 43-yards in a game or he’s made up for it with a touchdown in the past six straight weeks.

Cincinnati is still pushing for the playoffs

Big Ben practices with no setbacks

Source: FFToday

QB could return to starting lineup this week

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin challenged Ben Roethlisberger to prove his sprained right shoulder is ready to go before handing the keys to the offense back to his franchise quarterback. A few dozen passes Wednesday appears to have provided a pretty compelling argument. Admittedly a little rusty while going through his first serious workout since injuring his shoulder and dislocating a rib during a 16-13 overtime win over Kansas City on Nov. 12, Roethlisberger reported no major issues after letting it loose following a three-week layoff and seems on track to start on Sunday against San Diego.

Week 14 – TE Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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The Raiders are horrible and changes will be coming in Oakland soon after the season is over, once again. For all the problems this team is having there is one man who won’t let this team down, nor his fantasy owners and that is Brandon Myers. Part of Myers success is the Raiders playing from behind every week, but give the young tight end credit as he’s put together 69 receptions for 721 yards and four scores on the season. Last week was a career game with 14-receptions, 130 yards and a touchdown against the Browns.

Myers skill-set and usage in the Raiders offense will continue to make him a more valuable option in PPR leagues rather than standard leagues, but we

Roethlisberger's recovery continues

Source: FFToday

Steelers QB soreness has 'diminished'

Reports have indicated that soreness in Ben Roethlisberger's shoulder and chest have "diminished." ESPN's Ed Werder indicated that Roethlisberger will "attempt to demonstrate to the coaching staff that he's capable of making all of the required throws, something he failed to accomplish last week." (ESPN.com)

FF Today's Take: Roethlisberger's return to the Steelers lineup would mean less for Roethlisberger owners than it

Steelers | Heath Miller scores again

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller had five receptions for a season-high 97 yards in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, and he scored his seventh touchdown of the season to tie a career high.

Steelers | Charlie Batch leads comeback

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch completed 25 of his 36 pass attempts for 276 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Batch was impressive in the fourth quarter and overtime, engineering a game-tying drive and TD throw to TE Heath Miller, and then setting his team up for the game-winning field goal in overtime.

Injury Wrap: Is it DeMarco Murray time yet?

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The Philadelphia defense has been a fantasy giveaway for several weeks, so it makes sense to open our current wrap with the state of the Dallas offense. Meet us in the huddle and let's figure this out.

• DeMarco Murray (foot) has done some work this week and looks like a decent bet to play Sunday night, though he's certainly not a sure thing. I'll sign off on a Murray play so long as you have a reasonable late-game caddy (someone in the Sunday night or Monday night game) that you can shift to in a pinch. If you can preemptively slot Murray in a flex spot, all the better - you're expanding your options. There is nothing guaranteed here.

• Miles Austin (hip, hamstring) has been

Ben Roethlisberger - Ben Roethlisberger to miss Week 13

Source: The Huddle

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ribs, shoulder) will not be able to play Week 13.
Huddle Up: There was some hope that Big Ben would start this week, but reality has set in. This is bad news for Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Heath Miller as the Ravens can tee off on Charlie Batch. Jonathan Dwyer is about the only good option in that offense this week, and the sledding might be tough if the Ravens stack the line.