Jonnu Smith's Role in Jeopardy Following Decrease in Snaps?

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has been quiet for fantasy purposes since his debut with the team in which he earned six targets and scored a touchdown. Still, he played on more than 50% of offensive snaps in each of his first three games, with a season-high 83% snap share in Week 3. In […]

Calvin Austin III Worth Holding Through Week 5 Bye?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (shoulder) managed just two receptions for 13 yards in a Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings before exiting with a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter. Austin was evaluated at a hospital in Dublin, Ireland before heading home for a Week 5 bye. There have been conflicting […]

Kaleb Johnson to Get Involved in Week 4?

Although Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson was active in Week 3, he did not play a snap following a costly special teams error in Week 2. On Friday, head coach Mike Tomlin complimented the rookie's work ethic, stating that he has "positioned himself to be a contributor" in Dublin, Ireland against the Minnesota Vikings. […]

Chris Boswell Should Get Back on Track in Ireland

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell was limited to extra-point duties in Week 3's win over the New England Patriots but will look for more opportunities against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. The Vikings have been stout defensively this season, especially near the red zone, allowing just four offensive touchdowns but seven field goals -- […]

Pittsburgh D/ST Back on Streaming Radar in Week 4

Following a brutal start to the campaign, the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense bounced back in a Week 3 win, holding the New England Patriots to 14 points while piling up five turnovers and five sacks. The debut of rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon helped open lanes for Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt, who each notched their […]

Pat Freiermuth in Line for More Targets Against Vikings?

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has been quiet to start the season and will look to get back on track against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. While the Vikings have been middle-of-the-pack against opposing tight ends through three weeks, Freiermuth could see a boost in opportunities given Pittsburgh's injury report. Fellow tight end […]

Calvin Austin III is Boom-or-Bust Fantasy Option in Week 4

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III is off to a promising start this season but faces an uphill battle against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. The Vikings have been the toughest matchup for opposing wideouts through three games, surrendering just 25 receptions and one touchdown to the position. Austin has only eight catches […]

DK Metcalf Draws Difficult Matchup in Ireland

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (rest) did not practice on Thursday but carries no injury designation and will suit up in Week 4. He is staring down a challenge against the Minnesota Vikings after posting modest numbers through his first three games with the Steelers. The Vikings have given up the fewest fantasy points […]

Kenneth Gainwell Could See Additional Work in Week 4

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell scored his first touchdown of the season last week and will look to build on that momentum against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Minnesota has been strong against the run, allowing the 10th-fewest fantasy points and just one total touchdown to opposing backs this year. While the matchup […]

Aaron Rodgers Should Be Avoided Against Vikings

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is 2-1 with seven touchdowns through his first three games but will face his toughest test yet against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Minnesota has surrendered the third-fewest fantasy points and just three total touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks this season. While it's fair to note that the Vikings haven't […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 4 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

We are now three weeks into the 2025 regular season, and the NFL feels just as unpredictable as it did heading into Week 1. Players are exploding out of nowhere (and vanishing just as quickly), fantasy defenses are putting up 30-point performances, and injuries are finally taking a toll on starting lineups. Also, the Eagles […]

Breakout Campaign Underway for Calvin Austin III?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III hauled in three of his five targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in a 21-14 win over the New England Patriots. Although Austin was quiet in Week 2, his numbers through the first three games of the season are shockingly similar to teammate DK Metcalf's. Metcalf leads […]

Jonnu Smith Not Providing Fantasy Value Despite Uptick in Snaps

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith was quiet again this past week, logging just three receptions for 23 yards in a 21-14 victory over the New England Patriots. While his fantasy managers hoped for much more on the stat sheet, Smith did play a season-high 83% of snaps as the Steelers deployed a heavy dose […]

DK Metcalf Earning Trust in the Red Zone but Falling Short Elsewhere

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf only managed three catches for 32 yards on four targets in Week 3, but he made up for the low volume he received with a touchdown. He has now found the end zone in back-to-back contests with both scores coming on a jump ball thrown by Aaron Rodgers. While […]

Jaylen Warren Emerging as Workhorse RB

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren gained 81 total yards on 23 touches in a Week 3 win over the New England Patriots. Perhaps most importantly, the 26-year-old took the field for a career-high 80% of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps. He did cede a few opportunities to Kenneth Gainwell, who punched in a one-yard score after […]

Steelers D/ST a Risky Play in Week 3

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive woes continued in Week 2 as they surrendered 395 total yards in a 31-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. They'll look to bounce back on the road against the New England Patriots in Week 3. New England is coming off an impressive offensive showing, putting up 33 points in a win […]

Chris Boswell Should Keep Rolling vs. New England

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell will look to carry his positive momentum from the first two games of the season into a Week 3 meeting with the New England Patriots. Boswell is proving to be a fantasy force regardless of his opponent, but it helps that New England has surrendered the eighth-most fantasy points per […]

Jonnu Smith a Low-End Streaming Option in Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has been inconsistent for fantasy purposes to start the season, but could be primed to deliver against the New England Patriots in Week 3. On paper, New England looks like a middle-of-the-pack matchup for fantasy tight ends, surrendering a big performance to Brock Bowers in Week 1 before facing […]

Calvin Austin III Draws Favorable Matchup in Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III has had a turbulent start to the season but will hope to take advantage of a soft matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 3. New England has struggled to contain opposing wideouts, allowing the second-most fantasy points to the position through two games. While star Patriots […]

DK Metcalf Has Plenty of Upside in Plus Matchup vs. Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf salvaged his Week 2 fantasy output with a touchdown and will look for more opportunities against the New England Patriots in Week 3. The Patriots, who have been without All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) so far this season, have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts. Gonzalez returned […]

Aaron Rodgers Difficult to Trust in Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers came back to Earth in Week 2 after a dazzling season opener and will look to get back on track against the New England Patriots in Week 3. On paper, this is a favorable matchup as the Patriots surrendered the most passing yards in the NFL through the first two […]

Kaleb Johnson Unlikely to Make an Impact in Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson has just two offensive touches through the first two weeks of the campaign and remains on the outside looking in ahead of a Week 3 clash with the New England Patriots. Unfortunately, the rookie's most notable NFL moment yet came when his muffed kick return yielded a Seattle touchdown […]

Kenneth Gainwell Has Little Upside in Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell has seen a surprising amount of opportunities through the first two weeks of the season and should be involved against the New England Patriots in Week 3. With rookie Kaleb Johnson off to a slow start, Gainwell has been the primary change-of-pace option behind Jaylen Warren. That role, however, […]

Jaylen Warren Carries RB2 Value Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren will look to build on his hot start to the campaign in a Week 3 road matchup against the New England Patriots. After struggling against the run in 2024, the Patriots have clamped down through the first two weeks of 2025, allowing just 2.5 yards per carry. They have […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 3 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

In Week 1, only five teams managed to score over 30 points, and they were all clustered in just three games. Offenses started clicking in Week 2 as nine teams eclipsed 30 points in the early Sunday slate alone. While this was fun to watch, there were a ton of unexpected blow-up performances, so whether […]

Jonnu Smith Showing Promising Utilization in Pittsburgh

Through two weeks of the 2025 campaign, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has caught nine passes for 42 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. While the production hasn't popped for fantasy yet, Smith's usage in his first year as a Steeler is encouraging. In addition to besting teammate Pat Freiermuth in snaps and […]

Aaron Rodgers Looked Better Than the Stat Sheet in Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a fantasy letdown in Week 2 after throwing four touchdowns in the season opener. He completed just 18 of 33 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the 31-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. However, the box score doesn't tell the whole story. In the first […]

DK Metcalf Making the Most of Limited Volume Through Two Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf found the end zone in Week 2 against his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, but was otherwise quiet, finishing with three receptions for 20 yards. While Metcalf leads Pittsburgh in targets, he currently ranks second in both receptions and receiving yards. It's clear he is the team's top wideout, […]

Jaylen Warren on the Verge of Fantasy Stardom?

On the heels of a dynamic receiving performance, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is a top-12 fantasy option at his position through the first two weeks of the season. The fourth-year pro hauled in all four of his targets for 86 yards in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While his efficiency on the […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 2 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

Just like that, after months of anticipation, hot takes, and offseason hype, Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books. We saw several highly-touted superstars fall flat out of the gate, and some electric performances from guys that went undrafted in the majority of redraft leagues (hello, Quentin Johnston). It's natural to […]