DK Metcalf Primed to Bounce Back in Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf hasn't reached double-digit fantasy points since Week 8, but he's positioned to rebound against the Chicago Bears in Week 12. The Bears have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points and second-most touchdowns to opposing wideouts this season. While Chicago's secondary is getting healthier, Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) is […]

Kenneth Gainwell A Possible Flex Option Against Bears

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell scored two receiving touchdowns last week and will look to carry that momentum into a Week 12 meeting with the Chicago Bears. Although Jaylen Warren (ankle) practiced in full on Thursday and was removed from the injury report, Gainwell could still have an expanded role if Warren is limited […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 12 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

We are just three weeks away from the start of the fantasy playoffs. This season has been quite the ride, and it's hard to believe it's already almost over. It had been a rather tame year for injuries to skill positions through the first 10 weeks, and, of course, the injury bug hit hardest right […]

Is Roman Wilson Becoming Pittsburgh's WR2?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson finished with just one reception for 17 yards on two targets in a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite this modest output, Wilson's expanded role was an encouraging development. The second-year pro logged a 57% snap share, his second-highest mark of the season and his highest in […]

Has Jonnu Smith Lost All Fantasy Value?

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith did not catch either of his two targets in a Week 11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Smith has not had a worthwhile fantasy showing since Week 7, when he last found the end zone. It has been an incredibly disappointing season for the 30-year-old, who was expected to […]

Darnell Washington's Week 11 Showing Could Earn Him More Opportunities

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington logged four receptions for 67 yards on five targets in a 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. While Washington didn't have an incredibly productive fantasy outing, he made plenty of noise with a massive play in the second quarter that set up a Steelers field goal. Washington caught a […]

Can A Struggling DK Metcalf Turn Things Around With Backup QB?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf turned in yet another disappointing performance in Week 11, securing five of eight targets for 49 yards in a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (wrist) exited the contest at halftime and is currently considered questionable to play in Week 12 with a fractured left wrist. If […]

Steelers D/ST Difficult to Trust Against Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense recorded five sacks while allowing 23 points to the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 10 loss. The unit held up strong early but wore down in the second half as the offense struggled to sustain drives and keep it off the field. In Week 11, Pittsburgh will be tested again […]

Chris Boswell An Elite Fantasy Option in Week 11

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell had an uncharacteristically rough outing in Week 10, hitting his lone extra-point try but converting on just one of his two field goal attempts in the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. His miss from 45 yards was a rare slip for the veteran, who is typically automatic from inside […]

Pat Freiermuth Eyes Another Score Against Cincinnati

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has scored three touchdowns in the past four weeks and is set to take on a familiar foe in the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Freiermuth has a long history of success against the Bengals, most recently erupting for 111 yards and two touchdowns when these division rivals met in […]

Jonnu Smith Has Some Upside Against Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith had his worst showing of the season in Week 10 and will hope to be more involved against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. This matchup is as good as it gets for fantasy tight ends, as the Bengals have surrendered the most fantasy points, the most yards, and […]

Roman Wilson's Role Growing Ahead of Matchup With Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson scored the team's only touchdown in Week 10 and could find more ways to contribute against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith acknowledged Wilson's recent impact this week, noting that the second-year pro is "starting to show signs of his role increasing." With Pittsburgh still […]

DK Metcalf Continues to Offer High Ceiling, Low Floor in Week 11

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been incredibly quiet over the past two weeks, but he'll look to get back on track against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Cincinnati has been middle-of-the-pack against fantasy wideouts overall, though they've been notably tough on opposing WR1s lately. Still, it is difficult to overlook the […]

Jaylen Warren A Must-Start Against Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren had his most productive outing of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7, and he'll look to replicate that success against them at home in Week 11. Cincinnati has been shredded by opposing backs all year, surrendering the most fantasy points per game, the second-most yards per […]

Aaron Rodgers Has QB1 Upside in Week 11

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is coming off his worst performance of the season but is primed to bounce back against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. When Rodgers last faced the Bengals in Week 7, he delivered over 24 fantasy points with four touchdown passes in a road loss. Cincinnati has struggled defensively, surrendering […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 11 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

For many fantasy gamers, this is the last week to make trades. Once the final snap of Monday night's game is taken, rosters can only be upgraded by way of the waiver wire, where it is rare to find difference-makers in most 12-team leagues. In other words, this week's column may be my most important […]

Pat Freiermuth Quiet in Week 10, but History Suggests a Big Week is Ahead

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth caught all three of his targets for 33 yards in a Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. It remains difficult to predict weekly involvement for Pittsburgh's tight ends, but all of them could find success against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. When these two teams met […]

Roman Wilson Trending Up Heading Into Week 11

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson hauled in two of his three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in a Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Though he logged just a 35% snap share, Wilson tied DK Metcalf to lead the team in receiving on a forgettable night for Pittsburgh's offense. It's […]

Has DK Metcalf Become a Touchdown-or-Bust Fantasy Option?

Over the past two weeks combined, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has scored just 6.6 half-PPR fantasy points. While there are reasons to be optimistic about the Steelers' offense against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, this matchup doesn't project to be a great one for Metcalf specifically. Cincinnati has surrendered six receiving touchdowns […]

Can Aaron Rodgers Repeat Fantasy Success Against Bengals?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers struggled in a Week 10 loss, completing 16 of his 31 pass attempts for 161 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Fortunately, he is poised to bounce back at home against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Although the Steelers lost to the Bengals on the road back in Week […]

Steelers D/ST has Low Floor, High Ceiling in Week 10

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense bounced back in a big way in Week 9, forcing six turnovers and recording five sacks in a 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts. They'll face another tough test in Week 10 as they go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers rank fifth in total […]

Chris Boswell A Strong Fantasy Option Against Chargers

Last week, Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell converted both of his field goal attempts and all three extra points in a 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He should stay steady in a Week 10 showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers' defense has been solid overall, but Boswell has consistently shown to be […]

Pat Freiermuth A Touchdown-Dependent Option in Week 10

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has topped four targets in just one game this season but will hope to remain a reliable red-zone target for quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a Week 10 clash with the Los Angeles Chargers. Freiermuth has three touchdown catches over his last three contests, including two from inside the 20-yard […]

Jonnu Smith Can't Be Trusted Against Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has not eclipsed 30 receiving yards in any contest this season and will face a tough test against the Los Angeles Chargers this week. The Chargers' defense has been solid across the board, limiting opposing tight ends to the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game. On the bright side, Smith […]

Calvin Austin III Worth Monitoring in Week 10

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III has seen six targets in each of his last two games and should stay involved against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Austin has shown flashes of chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers throughout this season and appears to be locked in as the team's WR2 behind DK […]

DK Metcalf A Boom-or-Bust WR2 Against Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is coming off his worst showing of the season and will hope to bounce back against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Unfortunately for Metcalf, Los Angeles has been stingy against the pass, allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing wideouts and the third-fewest passing yards per game. […]

Jaylen Warren A Borderline Must-Start in Week 10

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is fresh off a two-touchdown performance and will look to stay hot against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. While the Chargers rank middle-of-the-pack against fantasy running backs, they have allowed the sixth-most yards per carry and fifth-most rushing touchdowns to the position. Los Angeles has been much […]

Aaron Rodgers Faces Tough Test Against Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been steady this season, ranking fourth among all signal-callers in passing touchdowns heading into a Week 10 away matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers surrender the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and could pose Rodgers' toughest challenge yet. On the other side, however, Pittsburgh's […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 10 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and fantasy football trade deadlines are soon to follow. Trades are no longer permitted after the conclusion of Week 11 in most redraft leagues. In other words, you have less than two weeks left to improve your fantasy team in ways more meaningful than adding players off […]

Pat Freiermuth Scores Again, Strengthening Role in Steelers Offense

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth finished with three receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown on four targets in a 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Freiermuth's third score of the season came in the second quarter on a 12-yard strike from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The two have shown improved chemistry over the past […]