9-on-9: Willie Parker has magic shoes!

Rashard Mendenhall(notes) (flu) did not participate in practice on Thursday, but there's been no indication from the Steelers that he's at risk of missing the game on Sunday. Willie Parker(notes) (turf toe) has returned to practice with special footwear: "Parker said he has grown more comfortable with the shoes Nike has made to protect his left big toe. 'I'm loving the shoes,' Parker said after practice yesterday. 'I felt better today, most definitely. I feel it's going to be even better tomorrow.'" Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Bruce Arians declined to say which of his backs would get a majority of carries on Sunday. The AP calls it a game time decision. Parker's toe injury is one that often lingers, limits acceleration and cutting ability, wrecks seasons, and causes significant pain. Thus, Mendenhall is much higher in my Week 6 RB ranks. He's rushed for 242 yards and three TDs in Parker's two-game absence. With the Browns on...