Fantasy Football: Top 12 Sleepers By Position
Here's a look at some sleepers that could pay dividends in your fantasy league.
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Here's a look at some sleepers that could pay dividends in your fantasy league.
LATROBE, Pa. (93-7 THE FAN/AP) -- The routine of another last-week-of-training-camp practice was disrupted in a potentially major way when the Steelers saw both of their first-string running backs end up on the sidelines.
Daryl Richardson is only in his second NFL season, and he was pushed into the starting running back position for the St. Louis Rams. If ever there was a time for Richardson to grow up in a hurry, the 2013 season is it.
Having an elite signal-caller who can win you the game in crunch time is essential for any NFL franchise.
LATROBE, Pa. (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Steelers released their two-deep for their Monday night matchup with the Redskins, and it lists Isaac Redman and rookie Le'Veon Bell as co-starters at tailback.
Starkey, Miller and Mueller previewed the Steelers season and the rest of the NFL with Jason La Canfora of CBS and CBSSports.
Studs like Graham and Gronkowski are in a league of their own, but the position offers solid players.
Here's what you need to know about the wide receiver position this year: It's deep. Here's our top 12.
Teams played their first preseason game this week, offering coaches and GMs their first glimpse of the strengths and weakness of their roster.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan ripped West Virginia after coach Dana Holgerson and a couple Mountaineer players ripped the "lack of leadership" quarterback Geno Smith demonstrated while at Morgantown.
LATROBE, Pa. (93-7 THE FAN) -- If you've ever heard Steelers defensive back Ryan Clark during his seasonal show on The Fan, you're well aware of both his candor and his humor.
Steelers Insider of the Post Gazette talked to the Fan Morning Show on Monday about the first Exhibition contest of the season.
Victor Cruz strolled into the end zone and thought for a moment about putting on his salsa dancing shoes. Two unenthusiastic steps later, he chucked the idea.
It's a sure sign that Steelers' football is back, a sea of black and gold on the North Shore.
If this is the end, Mr. Plaxico Burress, thanks. Thanks for always being a story.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette reports Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth has a Lisfranc injury in his foot and will miss eight to ten weeks.
Linebacker James Harrison is sporting new colors on the football field this season. No more black and gold; instead, it's black and orange in what should make for a black and blue division this year.
Former Steeler Greg Lloyd finds a number of ways to keep himself busy these days from studying Tae Kwon Do in South Korea to playing golf with controversial former Major League Baseball relieve John Rocker, and he took time from all that to talk with Starkey, Miller and Mueller about his thoughts on the NFL today.
Good rule of thumb: Wait on defenses. Here's our top 12 fantasy football defenses to draft.
LATROBE, Pa. (93-7 THE FAN) -- The second tour of duty for Steelers receiver Plaxico Burress has been halted before he gets to face one of his old teams, as the 36-year-old now faces a career-threatening rotator cuff tear, per multiple reports.
The Steelers are gearing up for their first preseason game of the year this Saturday night. They'll host the New York Giants at Heinz Field.
LATROBE, Pa. (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Steelers haven't been to the playoffs since they were Tebowed out of the 2011 tournament. The Browns haven't been there since the '02 squad rallied to beat them in one of the most memorable Wild Card games of the century. So what did the Cleveland press take from its visit to Steelers training camp?
Which player should come off the fantasy boards first overall? Our Sports Verdict team debates!
Here's the deal with kickers. You're not drafting one until the last round. Here's our top 12 kickers to draft.
LATROBE, Pa. (93-7 THE FAN) -- Wednesday's full-pad practice was perhaps the most uneventful one of training camp so far, and considering the Steelers are one of several teams affected by the recent rash of injuries around the NFL, that's probably a good thing.
The Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant opened in 2008.
2 adult males and 1 juvenile male were wounded in the shooting that happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday.
One person was taken to the hospital after the crash into Rising Crust Pizzeria.
Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games.
A man died after the vehicle he was working on fell off jack stands in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, officials said.
The Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant opened in 2008.
2 adult males and 1 juvenile male were wounded in the shooting that happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday.
One person was taken to the hospital after the crash into Rising Crust Pizzeria.
Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games.
A man died after the vehicle he was working on fell off jack stands in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, officials said.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Following several calls for him to relinquish his position as council president, Catena is planning to step down from leadership.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gemma Pollice is our next UPMC Community Hero.
We're playing What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
We're making a Korean chicken and rice bowl.
Daisy checks out La Fleur at Phipps Conservatory.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago's losing streak to 10 games.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins have re-signed longtime forward Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.
A month after the conclusion of the NFL draft in PIttsburgh, Visit Pittsburgh is out with new data.
Henry Davis hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
The Carnegie International exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art opened earlier this month.
It's been 15 years since the Disney Store called Ross Park Mall home, but it's coming back starting this weekend.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
All three people who were shot were taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The restaurant, which is owned by Landry's, opened in 2008 after the company first brought a restaurant to Pittsburgh three years prior at the SouthSide Works.
The driver of a truck lost control of their vehicle and slammed into the side of the Rising Crust Pizzeria.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
