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The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review suggests that Isaac Redman will get the start at running back Monday night against the Chiefs.Fantasy Spin:Redman is coming off a great game against the Giants (147 yards, TD) but so is Jonathan Dwyer (107 yards Week 8 against the Redskins). Despite the starter label we're expecting the Steelers' rushing workload to be close to a 50/50 split on Monday.
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