7 Deep Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 14

Stevan Ridley, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

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With James Conner ruled out for Week 14, the Pittsburgh Steelers will turn to rookie Jaylen Samuels as their presumed lead back against the Oakland Raiders. Don’t expect a heavy workload for Samuels, though, as the hybrid back saw double-digit carries just once in his four seasons at NC State (50 games). Coach Mike Tomlin stated the Steelers would go with a backfield by committee with Stevan Ridley expected to split carries with Samuels this week.

Ridley, a former 1,200-yard rusher with the New England Patriots, is poised to be the power back in the platoon in a favorable matchup with the Raiders. Oakland has given up the most rushing yards to running backs in the NFL while allowing the fifth-most fantasy points. With their opponents usually in the lead, the Raiders have given up the second-most rushing attempts as well. The Steelers are massive 11.0-point road favorites, leaving us to think the run-heavy attack is in store this week, leaving Ridley with a good shot at double-digit carries.