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 […]

Darnell Washington Becoming Focal Point in Red Zone

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington hauled in four of six targets for 43 yards in a Week 9 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. While Washington's box score output may look modest, his utilization on Sunday was noteworthy. Although he and quarterback Aaron Rodgers were unable to connect for a touchdown, Rodgers looked his way […]

Can DK Metcalf Re-Establish Himself as Reliable Fantasy Option?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf logged just two receptions for six yards on four targets in a 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. On paper, everything was set up for Metcalf to deliver on Sunday, but he instead turned in his worst performance of the season. He took a backseat to Calvin Austin III, […]

Aaron Rodgers Offering Safe Floor, But What is His Ceiling?

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 25 of his 35 pass attempts for 203 yards and a touchdown in a Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Although this marked his fifth consecutive game surpassing 200 passing yards, the veteran's performance was modest for fantasy purposes. This matchup was expected to be high-scoring, but Pittsburgh's […]

Chris Boswell Should Keep Rolling Against Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell drilled all four of his field goal attempts, including three from over 50 yards out, and converted his lone extra-point try in a Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The 34-year-old remains a dependable fantasy option against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. Although the Colts haven't given […]

Pat Freiermuth Draws Favorable Matchup in Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth missed practice on Wednesday with a quad injury but has since been removed from the injury report and should be a full-go against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. The fifth-year pro had a massive showing back in Week 7, but followed it up with a quiet three-catch, 13-yard […]

Jonnu Smith Difficult to Trust Against Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith has seen underwhelming utilization this season and will hope to turn things around at home against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. The Colts have allowed the fourth-most receptions and fifth-most fantasy points per contest to opposing tight ends, opening the door for Smith to contribute in this matchup. […]

Calvin Austin III Has Deep-League Flex Value in Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III will hope to bounce back from a quiet Week 8 in a Week 9 showdown with the 7-1 Indianapolis Colts. Fellow receiver Roman Wilson had a breakout showing last week, but it was Austin that logged the second-most snaps among Pittsburgh's wideouts behind DK Metcalf. While the Colts […]