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Jonathan Dwyer, Not Isaac Redman, Leads Steelers In Rushing

Found September 10, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jonathan Dwyer,  Isaac Redman
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Steelers running back Jonathan Dwyer was the team's leading rusher in Week 1, earning 23 more yards than Isaac Redman on two less carries.Fantasy Spin:Dwyer averaged 4.8 ypc to Redman's 1.8, finishing with 43 yards on nine carries. Redman had 20 yards on 11 carries, and both players had two catches. Neither is much of a fantasy option.
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