Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC North | 8-3-0
Avg PTS
22.91
Rank: 16th
Avg Yds
347.64
Rank: 17th
Avg PYds
212.45
Rank: 23rd
Avg RYds
135.18
Rank: 7th
Posted 11/22/2024 6:29 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth caught four passes for 59 yards in a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was targeted four times.
Huddle Up: This was Freiermuth's third game of over 50 yards this year. Unfortunately, he has twice as many games under 30. A promising player after his first two seasons, Freiermuth has done little the past two years to view him as more than a fringe TE2.
Posted 11/22/2024 6:16 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin had three receptions (on three targets) for a team-high 79 yards and a touchdown versus the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Huddle Up: Austin is one of those players that will pop up with a nice game now and then but offers little on a week in, week out basis. To that end, Austin has finished with 20 yards or less six times this year. He does have three games of 50-plus yards with a touchdown, though, so as a desperation lottery ticket you could do worse.
Posted 11/22/2024 6:00 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Williams was not targeted during the club's Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. It was his second game in a row without a target.
Huddle Up: Williams' touchdown in his debut set unrealistic expectations, and as the team said, they're going to bring him along slowly. There'll be extra prep time before Week 13 for the Steelers, so perhaps we see more snaps for Williams, but he's not a playable commodity at this stage.
Posted 11/22/2024 5:46 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens had four receptions for 48 yards against the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. Pickens was targeted a game-high seven times.
Huddle Up: Suffice to say that Thursday night's wintry conditions didn't play to Pickens' strengths, though Russell Wilson did a better job than you'd think of pushing the ball downfield. Nonetheless, the 48 yards was well below the 91.5 yards per game he'd averaged since Wilson took over for Justin Fields, so fantasy owners can feel justified in their disappointment. Pickens will be back in Ohio in Week 13 for a matchup with the Bengals where should be playable as a WR2.
Posted 11/22/2024 5:30 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren logged 11 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Nov. 21. Warren added three receptions (on five targets) for 19 yards.
Huddle Up: Other than perhaps George Pickens, no one in Pittsburgh's offense has benefited more from the insertion of Russell Wilson into the starting lineup. In five games with Wilson as QB1, Warren is averaging 69 total yards and just scored his first touchdown of the season. He's also topped 10 touches in all five games. Warren is currently getting enough work, and doing enough with his opportunities, to fill a flex/RB3 slot in your lineup.
Posted 11/22/2024 5:17 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris carried the ball 16 times for 41 yards versus the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Nov. 21. He also caught both of his targeted passes for 13 yards.
Huddle Up: With 54 combined yards, Harris topped his previous season low -- set in Week 10 against Washington -- by just a single yard. Thursday's effort also marked the third straight game in which Harris has averaged 3.5 yards per carry or less. Despite some recent struggles, his usage remains high. As such, Harris can still be viewed as a low-end RB2 going forward.
Posted 11/22/2024 5:03 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson completed 21 of 28 passes for 270 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions in a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Wilson also ran three times for 10 yards.
Huddle Up: Considering that the second half of Thursday night's game was played in blizzard-like conditions, Wilson probably exceeded expectations, even connecting on some deep balls. Ultimately, though, it was the third time in four games that he's settled for one touchdown or less, which is a problem since the veteran no longer does anything with his legs. Wilson is a low-level QB2 that should only be played in positive matchups as he needs multiple TD strikes to generate meaningful fantasy value.
Posted 11/21/2024 3:37 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Williams is going to be brought along slowly and incorporated into the offense in the coming weeks.
Huddle Up: Williams has just one catch, albeit a touchdown, in his two games with the Steelers. Even with Russell Wilson playing decent football, Pittsburgh doesn't exactly have a high-powered passing attack. At best, Williams could emerge as a big-play dependent flex option.
Posted 11/20/2024 6:48 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (rest) practiced in full for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and was removed from the injury report for Week 12.
Huddle Up: There was never any concern for Harris, who was just resting on a short week. He remains an RB2 entering Week 12.
Posted 11/18/2024 8:39 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (rest) did not take part in practice on Monday, Nov. 18. The injury report was an estimation.
Huddle Up: It's just a rest day for Harris, who is going to be ready to roll for Week 12. He enters the matchup with the Cleveland Browns as an every-week RB2.
Posted 11/18/2024 5:52 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Williams was not targeted during the team's Week 11 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Huddle Up: Williams' game-winning touchdown catch probably led to him being added in more leagues than he should have, and Week 11 was a reality check that, while a player of his talent level may flash, it usually takes time for new receivers to make an impact. If you want to stash him for the stretch run, you could build a case, but even that might be a tad optimistic.
Posted 11/18/2024 2:33 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren rushed nine times for 41 yards and caught four passes for 27 yards in an 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11.
Huddle Up: Warren doesn't quite see enough touches to be a fantasy starter, but he is a must-own handcuff for Najee Harris.
Posted 11/17/2024 4:47 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (back) is active for Week 11's game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Huddle Up: Warren had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging one full practice session and one limited session during the week. However, he is not a recommended fantasy option this afternoon because RB Najee Harris is expected to see the bulk of the playing time in the Pittsburgh backfield.
Posted 11/15/2024 9:14 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (back) was a limited participant in practice on Friday, Nov. 15, after not taking part the day before and is questionable for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Warren was a mid-week addition to the injury report, and the fact he wasn't able to get in a full practice on Friday suggests he's on the wrong side of questionable. Even if he plays, Warren isn't a suggested lineup option, but he is a must-have handcuff for Najee Harris.
Posted 11/15/2024 9:12 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (ankle) practiced in full for the second straight day on Friday, Nov. 15, and was removed from the injury report.
Huddle Up: Harris had broken the century mark in three straight games before he tallied just 53 rushing yards last week, although he did salvage his day with a score. Harris enters Week 11 as a strong RB2 option.
Posted 11/14/2024 9:05 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 14.
Huddle Up: Harris appears to be on track for Week 11 and should see plenty of carries during the game even if Jaylen Warren is able to play. He can be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/14/2024 8:55 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 14.
Huddle Up: Warren was added to the injury report Thursday, so there is a chance that he will not be available for the Week 11 game. Fantasy players should monitor the situation because he has been productive lately and could be a possible flex option in deeper leagues if he plays.
Posted 11/10/2024 11:46 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth caught three passes for 17 yards and one touchdown against the Washington Commanders in Week 10. He was targeted three times during the game.
Huddle Up: Freiermuth has been held to under 20 yards in three of the last four games, but his touchdown did help his fantasy value this week. He will see a few targets next week but is probably only a No. 2 fantasy tight end at this point.
Posted 11/10/2024 11:42 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin caught two passes for 20 yards against the Washington Commanders in Week 10. He was targeted six times during the game.
Huddle Up: Austin was behind only George Pickens in terms of targets this week but was unable to find a connection with Russell Wilson. He should see a handful of targets again next week and could be a possible flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 11/10/2024 11:40 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Williams caught one pass for 32 yards and one touchdown against the Washington Commanders in Week 10. He was targeted one time during the game.
Huddle Up: Williams received limited playing time since he joined the team earlier in the week but was able to find the end zone with his lone reception. He should be more involved in the passing game next week and could be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues.
Posted 11/10/2024 11:36 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens caught five passes for 91 yards and one touchdown against the Washington Commanders in Week 10. He was targeted seven times during the game.
Huddle Up: Pickens has been playing very well since Russell Wilson took over as the starting quarterback and has two touchdowns in the last three games. He will remain the focal point in the passing game for the Steelers moving forward and is a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted 11/10/2024 11:31 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries against the Washington Commanders in Week 10.
Huddle Up: Harris was not able to post 100 rushing yards like he did in the previous three games but picked up a touchdown for the third time in four games. He will see plenty of carries in the running game next week and can be a starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/10/2024 11:27 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren rushed for 66 yards on 14 carries against the Washington Commanders in Week 10 but did lose a fumble. He also caught two passes for 29 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Warren had his best game in terms of both running yards and receiving yards this week against Washington. He should see a good amount of touches again next week and can be a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/10/2024 11:24 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson went 14-for-28 for 195 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the Washington Commanders in Week 10.
Huddle Up: Wilson has thrown six touchdowns and one interception in three games since taking over as the starter but only completed half of his attempts this week. He will be facing a Baltimore Ravens defense that has struggled at times against the pass and could be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in deeper leagues.
Posted 11/10/2024 2:15 pm GMT
Pttsburgh Steelers WR Mike Williams will make his debut with the team in Week 10's game against the Washington Commanders. He had been acquired in a trade with the New York Jets Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Huddle Up: Although it's hard to predict how quickly Williams will learn Pittsburgh's offensive scheme and build chemistry with his teammates, he could become a viable flex option in deeper fantasy leagues over the coming weeks.
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