Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams will still play 'every third series, every fourth series'

Sep 23, 2015

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and HC Mike Tomlin discussed the return of LeVeon Bell and what it might mean for DeAngelo Williams.

“Le'Veon doesn’t like to come out of the game. That’s no secret and that’s because he’s in phenomenal shape. But I think it’s still beneficial not just to him [or] to this team in the short term, but in the long term. You’re talking about a long season. If every third series, every fourth series, whatever it is, let DeAngelo come in.”

Might having the accomplished Williams sub for Bell on occasion save their All-Pro for later in the season and maybe even extend his career?

“We all feel confident in DeAngelo,” Roethlisberger said. “The other thing I think we can do is we can put them both on the field at the same time. I think Le'Veon is so dangerous out of the backfield, you know, put them both on the field and use one as a screen, the other as a runner, who knows? I think the possibilities could be endless.”

Tomlin was not offering any specifics Tuesday about how he will use Williams.

“We will figure that out as we go. However, if Bell is available, we will use him.”

Fantasy Impact:

Last year, Tomlin said that they were going to use LeGarrette Blount in a significant role, and Bell absolutely dominated the touches. But Williams seems to be a better fit for the Steelers offense than Blount ever was, and is running with confidence. We project Bell for 21.3 touches in Week 3. He averaged 23.3 last season. Williams is in the RB3/flex conversation, but his usage is up in the air.

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Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

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Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown has received final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the regular season ends.

Brown, who is recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, should have his window opened Friday or Monday. The team will be cautious.

Fantasy Impact:

If Brown were cleared by Week 17, he would be incredibly tough to start in pretty much any sort of fantasy league with Championships on the line. However, he could be an interesting click for Playoff-only leagues if he can ramp up in time.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker misses second straight practice

Adam Schefter

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For a second straight day today, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III didn’t practice due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like things should be cleared out for Charbonnet once again in what could be a very close game against the Packers. If Walker misses Week 15, fire Charbs up as a high-end RB2.

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, and Dre Greenlaw active for Week 15

Lindsey Pallares

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In Week 15, the red and gold have defensive lineman Nick Bosa and linebacker Dre Greenlaw active and ready for the team's second meeting with their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams.

On the other side of the ball, the 49ers will have rookie running back Isaac Guerendo available against the Rams. He was listed as questionable on Wednesday on account of a foot sprain but was given the green light to play ahead of "Thursday Night Football."

Fantasy Impact:

We do expect Guerendo to handle the majority workload for TNF, but you do have to wonder if he gets the same type of workload he would have, had he avoided the injury report all week. Consider him closer to an RB3 than a locked-in RB2 he otherwise would have been.