Rashard Mendenhall (Hamstring) A Game-Time Decision; Three Reasons You Should Sit Him Anyway

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back hasn't lived up to expectations in 2011

Rashard Mendenhall is a high draft pick playing like a late-round flyer in 2011.

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back was a late first or early second round pick in a lot of leagues, and he hasn't come close to being worth that high price this season.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 5

Every game on the NFL schedule for Week 5, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 5, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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Rashard Mendenhall (Hamstring) Could Miss Sunday's Game Against Titans

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is nursing a hamstring injury.

Rashard Mendenhall and the Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a quiet start this season. And things could be even more difficult this Sunday with Mendenhall nursing an injured hamstring, suffered in last week’s defeat to Houston.

The Steelers have yet to rule out Mendenhall for Sunday’s game against the Titans, but he did not practice on Wednesday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' defense no longer safe fantasy option

The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) have struggled out of the gate this NFL season, thanks in large part to injuries. And while Ben Roethlisberger (sprained foot) and Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) grab most of the headlines, the Steelers' defense has not been immune to the injury bug.

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Rashard Mendenhall's Hamstring Another Injury Concern For Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over Houston.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is off to a slow start this year and suffered another setback with a hamstring injury in Sunday’s loss to Houston. Mendenhall’s status for this week’s game against Tennessee is uncertain and no update was provided after the game.

Before exiting the game, Mendenhall rushed for 25 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown.

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Steelers Could Be Without Ben Roethlisberger Against Titans

The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with a rash of injuries, but none bigger than the one to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The veteran quarterback left Reliant Stadium on crutches, but a MRI on Monday revealed only a sprain, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans is uncertain.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 4

A look at every NFL game for Week 4, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 4, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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Fantasy Football Defense/Special Teams Rankings: Week 3

We rank enough players at each position to appease everyone from those in 8-team leagues to 16-team leagues, those that can start two QBs, two TEs, three RBs and four WRs. We cut out the rest, because if you're looking at who the 50th-best running back or the 17th-best kicker is for that week, you need more help than any Website can give you. Click here for all of our fantasy football rankings each week.

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