DeAngelo Williams

2016 Fantasy Outlook
After the 33-year-old Williams bailed the Steelers out in 2015 when Le'Veon Bell was injured, many would expect the Steelers to try to carve out some kind of role for him in 2016. Not so fast. If the Steelers are leaning that way, they aren't saying it. He is guaranteed three starts to open the season with Bell's suspension, so you know that going in. But the Steelers are not going to force things with Williams once Bell returns and they don't like to take a true every-down back such as Bell off the field. If you draft Bell, you'd better take Williams as a handcuff. He showed with his 907 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2015 that he can still get the job done when called upon. His ADP is the 10th round in 12-team leagues and 12th in 10 team leagues. With the suspension, that's too low.

Week 16 at Baltimore
Williams wasn't used much for most of last week's game against the Broncos, gaining 26 yards on 14 carries, nearly half of which came in the closing moments as the Steelers ran out the clock. He did score a touchdown and caught five passes for 30 yards to salvage the day, at least in PPR leagues. The Ravens have been pretty good against the run this season and have given up just five rushing scores all season. But one of those came against the Steelers the first time around and Baltimore allowed Pittsburgh's running backs to go for 134 rushing yards. Williams should be a solid play this week.

Week 14 at Cincinnati
In his past four games, Williams has averaged 137.2 yards from scrimmage. Included in that total is 134 rushing and 31 receiving last week against the Colts on 31 touches. He might not get that many touches again this week, but he has been on a roll. Williams had 71 yards on nine carries against the Bengals last month and added 39 yards on four receptions. He should be a solid start this week.