Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC North | 7-6-0
Avg PTS
16.15
Rank: 28th
Avg Yds
307.62
Rank: 26th
Avg PYds
194.85
Rank: 29th
Avg RYds
112.77
Rank: 14th
Posted 12/08/2023 8:41 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth had three catches (on seven targets) for 18 yards against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Huddle Up: In two games since his monster nine-catch, 120-yard effort against Cincinnati, Freiermuth has collected six catches for 47 yards combined. You can't totally dismiss his Week 12 performance since it came with Kenny Pickett (ankle), who was hurt early in Week 13, under center, but it'd be a dicey proposition to rely on Freiermuth in any capacity going forward.
Posted 12/08/2023 7:40 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren gained 11 yards on seven carries against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Dec. 7. In addition, he was targeted five times as a receiver, catching four passes for 29 yards in the loss.
Huddle Up: To say the shine has worn off following the firing of Matt Canada would be an understatement. While that's a team-wide phenomenon, perhaps no one's momentum was more adversely affected than Warren, who'd logged three consecutive 100-plus-yard efforts prior to Canada's dismissal. In three games since, Warren has averaged 56 total yards without a touchdown. Warren, who seemed to be approaching RB2/RB3 status, now looks better situated as a flex.
Posted 12/08/2023 12:56 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (knee) is officially active for the Week 14 game on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Huddle Up: Harris popped up on the injury report with a knee issue on Tuesday and did not practice to close out the week, so it's possible he's playing at less than 100 percent. Harris has scored in three of his last five games and is seeing enough of a workload to remain a flex option.
Posted 12/08/2023 12:51 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is inactive for the Week 14 game on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Huddle Up: As was expected. Pickett's replacement, Mitch Trubisky, is not a viable starting option.
Posted 12/07/2023 6:37 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (knee) is expected to play against the New England Patriots in Week 14, according to sources Thursday, Dec. 7.
Huddle Up: Harris is listed as questionable, but it appears he will give it a go for Thursday night. Managers should temper expectations for Harris considering the injury and the tough matchup against New England. He's a fringe RB2 option this week.
Posted 12/06/2023 10:35 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14.
Huddle Up: Mitchell Trubisky likely will be the starting quarterback for the Steelers while Pickett is sidelined but should be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/05/2023 10:19 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris (knee) was added to the team's injury report and did not practice with a knee injury on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Huddle Up: Harris is not known to have suffered an injury in Week 13 - he was on the field during the team's final offensive drive - so perhaps the Steelers are playing things safe with him ahead of the Thursday night game with the New England Patriots. It is also entirely possible Pittsburgh takes it easy on him or holds him out entirely for a game they should win. Jaylen Warren would be set up for a potentially big day if Harris doesn't play.
Posted 12/04/2023 9:03 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 4. The Steelers held a walkthrough Monday so participation levels are estimations.
Huddle Up: Pickett is not expected to play this week so it will be Mitchell Trubisky under center. Trubisky is not a viable option for fantasy purposes this week.
Posted 12/04/2023 8:57 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Patrick Peterson (rest), CB James Pierre (shoulder), LB Elandon Roberts (groin), G Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) and DT Cameron Heyward (rest, groin) did not practice Monday, Dec. 4. DT Keeanu Benton (oblique) was a limited participant at practice. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hand) and DT Montravius Adams (ankle) were full participants at practice. The Steelers held a walkthrough Monday so participation levels are estimations.
Posted 12/03/2023 8:02 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 13 game and is considered questionable to return.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation to see if Pickett will be able to return to the game. Mitchell Trubisky will be the quarterback while Pickett is sidelined but is only a low-end No. 2 fantasy quarterback.
Posted 12/02/2023 12:11 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
Huddle Up: Johnson was more involved in the passing game last week but is still not posting the numbers he did in previous seasons. He should see a good amount of targets this week but may only be a possible flex option in leagues.
Posted 12/02/2023 12:04 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
Huddle Up: Pickett had one of his best games of the season last week but failed to throw a touchdown for the sixth time this season. He should be avoided in standard leagues and is a risky option in two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 11/30/2023 10:57 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 30.
Huddle Up: Pickett is coming off one of his better games of the season last week but still only has six passing touchdowns on the season. He could be a possible starting option in two-quarterback leagues but should be avoided in standard leagues.
Posted 11/30/2023 8:56 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (illness) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Huddle Up: Beat writer Joe Rutter added that Thursday's DNP had nothing to do with the viral video that shows Johnson giving virtually no effort on a play that ended up being a turnover against the Cincinnati Bengals. Assuming Johnson can work through whatever he is dealing with health-wise by the weekend, he should be a solid WR3 option with WR2 upside versus the Arizona Cardinals.
Posted 11/29/2023 10:24 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Huddle Up: Pickett picked up the injury in the last game but should be fine for Week 13. He played one of his better games of the season last week but should only be a possible starting option in two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 11/28/2023 5:58 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) could be limited in practice early in the week.
Huddle Up: Pickett hasn't missed a practice in his two years as a pro. That's impressive. What is not impressive is he's the QB30 over the last five weeks. He's only useful in two-QB leagues or long-term dynasty formats.
Posted 11/24/2023 10:54 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens (shin) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is not on the injury report for Week 12.
Huddle Up: Pickens has not been a big factor for fantasy players over the last few weeks but could be more involved after the Steelers made a change at offensive coordinator. Pickens could be a possible flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/23/2023 10:50 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens (shin) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 23.
Huddle Up: Pickens appears to have a good chance to play in the Week 12 game and may be more involved in the offense with the change at offensive coordinator. He has produced when he has seen targets and can be at least a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/22/2023 10:01 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens (shin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation to see if Pickens is in any danger of missing the Week 12 game. The Steelers probably will be using a new offensive scheme this week after the chance at offensive coordinator, and Pickens could be at least a flex option in most leagues.
Posted 11/22/2023 4:43 am GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren leads all qualified rushers by averaging a broken tackle every 6.2 rush attempts, according to Pro Football Reference.
Huddle Up: David Montgomery ranks second at 8.4, which proves just how difficult Warren has been to bring down this season. If Warren can maintain this rate, it will be the best mark in the NFL since Alvin Kamara broke a tackle every 5.9 carries in 2019. Warren has not quite reached must-start status in fantasy, but managers would need to be in great shape at the position to leave him on the bench. He should be in starting lineups across the board in Week 12 as he takes a three-game streak of posting at least 100 total yards into Cincinnati to face the Bengals.
Posted 11/21/2023 6:07 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett will remain the starting quarterback, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Huddle Up: He should not be your starter in fantasy except in two-QB leagues. He is the QB29 over the last three weeks despite playing in all three games.
Posted 11/19/2023 11:09 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth ended up with just a single 7-yard reception on his lone target in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns in his return from the reserve/injured list.
Huddle Up: Fantasy managers who rolled the dice on Freiermuth immediately being an impact player in his return were sorely disappointed. He is a risky fantasy option heading into Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he is a player with low-end TE1 ability when he is 100 percent.
Posted 11/19/2023 10:52 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren rushed nine times for 129 yards in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, highlighted by a 74-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. He also absorbed all three of his targets for 16 receiving yards.
Huddle Up: The long touchdown run was nice, and he had 12 total touches in the game, just one less than Najee Harris. The latter managed just 2.9 rushing yards per game, so it's hard to imagine the Steelers won't try to get the ball into the hands of the more explosive Warren more. As it stands he is a solid RB3 or flex fantasy option in PPR leagues, with slightly lesser appeal in standard play.
Posted 11/19/2023 5:54 pm GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) is officially active for the Week 11 game.
Huddle Up: Freiermuth should see a decent amount of targets this week and should be involved in the red zone. He can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in deeper leagues.
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