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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Logs 43 receiving yards in win
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 12:58 PM
Washington secured four of six targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Washington totaled just two receiving yards over his previous two appearances, but he led the Steelers' tight ends in playing time and receiving yards during Sunday's Week 9 win. While his performance against the Colts was encouraging, Washington hasn't been a particularly consistent contributor this year as he's split playing time with Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth. Over eight appearances to begin the regular season, Washington has secured 13 of 20 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown. |
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Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Finds end zone in victory
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 12:55 PM
Freiermuth secured three of four targets for 27 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Freiermuth didn't practice Wednesday due to a quad injury but returned as a full participant a day later and didn't appear to have any limitations in Sunday's Week 9 win. He's had at least three catches in each of his last three appearances, securing 11 of 14 targets for 151 yards and three touchdowns during that time. |
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Jonnu Smith Jonnu Smith Racks up 25 yards against Indy
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 12:49 PM
Smith secured three of five targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: While Smith saw a slight uptick in production during Sunday's Week 9 victory, he's still been held under 30 yards in each of his first eight appearances of the 2025 campaign. He was a strong fantasy option with the Dolphins last year, but his fantasy production to begin his time with Pittsburgh has been dependent on whether he reaches the end zone, which has happened on just two occasions in 2025. |
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Roman Wilson Roman Wilson Limited workload in Week 9
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 12:33 PM
Wilson secured one of two targets for four yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Wilson was the Steelers' leading receiver against Green Bay in Week 8 with a season-high 74 yards and a touchdown, but he was held in check a week later. He was held to single-digit yards for the first time since Week 4 while playing 47 percent of the team's offensive snaps, which ranked third among Pittsburgh's wide receivers. Wilson showcased his upside Week 8, but he remains an unreliable fantasy option heading into the second half of the year, and it's possible that the Steelers target a wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline. |
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Kaleb Johnson Kaleb Johnson Limited to two touches in win
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 12:21 PM
Johnson rushed once for four yards while securing his lone target for nine yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over Indianapolis.
Analysis: Johnson didn't see any playing time in the Steelers' last two games, but he was on the field for five offensive snaps against the Colts. While it was encouraging to see him record a couple of touches, he remains firmly behind Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell on the depth chart. |
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Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell Involved as pass catcher
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 11:54 AM
Gainwell rushed three times for minus-1 yard while securing four of five targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Gainwell had logged double-digit rushing yards in each of his first seven appearances this year, and while he didn't have much success on the ground Week 9, he matched his season-best mark in receiving yards in the victory. He also was on the field for 37 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps, signaling that he remains the team's clear No. 2 back behind Jaylen Warren and ahead of Kaleb Johnson. Gainwell hasn't showcased much fantasy upside as the No. 2 option in the backfield over the first half of the year, but he's at least seen consistent playing time. |
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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Paces Steelers' pass catchers
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:04 PM
Austin recorded five receptions on six targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Austin led the Steelers' pass catchers in receptions and yards while tying Darnell Washington in targets. As is typically the case, he was targeted in short areas of the field, though he did manage gains of 18 and 14 yards primarily on yards after the catch. Austin is a key part of Pittsburgh's passing game, though he's reached 30 yards in only half of his six games, minimizing his fantasy impact. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Punches in two scores
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 7:07 PM
Warren rushed the ball 16 times for 31 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts. He added two receptions on two targets for minus-2 yards.
Analysis: Warren dominated rushing opportunity out of the Pittsburgh backfield, accounting for 16 of 21 attempts by running backs. He was equally inefficient with the chances, with his longest rush of the game going for only eight yards. Warren continues to concede targets to Kenneth Gainwell, though he seemingly strengthened his grip on the goal-line role by punching in a pair of scores from one and two yards, respectively. Warren has had an up-and-down season, but he's generally found a way to turn in productive performances. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Very quiet against Colts
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:29 PM
Metcalf recorded two receptions on four targets for six yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
Analysis: The Steelers came away with a win primarily on the strength of their defense, and there was minimal impact by any pass catcher. That was particularly true of Metcalf, who matched his season-low with four targets and turned in by far his least productive game. Metcalf has been productive for fantasy purposes with five touchdowns in eight games, but he's also been held to 50 yards or fewer in half of his contests. |
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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Manages Steelers to win
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:20 PM
Rodgers completed 25 of 35 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts. He added two rushes for zero yards.
Analysis: The Steelers forced five turnovers, which created several short fields for Rodgers and the offense to work with. They struggled to find much rhythm early, as Rodgers managed to throw for only 108 yards despite attempting 22 passes in the first half. He didn't make mistakes in the win and managed to connect with Pat Freiermuth for a 12-yard touchdown, but Rodgers failed to complete a pass of at least 20 yards for the first time this season while averaging a season-worst 5.8 yards per attempt. This also marked the first time he's failed to throw for multiple touchdowns since Week 4. |
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Lew Nichols Lew Nichols Elevated for first time
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 7:13 PM
Nichols was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Nichols has been on the Steelers' practice squad all season. If he is active for game day and enters Sunday's game against the Colts, it will mark his first regular-season snaps as a pro. Per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nichols will line up for a special teams role, if active. |
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Trey Sermon Trey Sermon Elevated again
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 7:10 PM
Sermon was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Sermon will be on the active roster for the third time this season and for the first time since Week 4. Both Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell are healthy, meaning Sermon will serve in a special teams role, per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Out for Week 9
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:00 PM
Miller (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Miller has just one catch for nine yards across six appearances this season. He's well off the fantasy radar behind DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson in the Steelers' wideout room. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Gets in full practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:51 PM
Skowronek (neck) was a full practice participant Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Skowronek was a limited participant Wednesday due to a neck issue, but he appears to be fine given his full participation one day later. The veteran wideout should be good to go for Sunday's Week 9 clash against the Colts, though he hasn't been a major part of Pittsburgh's offense with just two catches on three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown through seven contests. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Another DNP on Thursday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:29 PM
Miller (finger) remained a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Miller has been a non-participant in each of the Steelers' first two practices of Week 9, suggesting he's likely to miss a second consecutive game Sunday against the Colts due to a broken finger. Miller will have one more chance to practice in any capacity Friday. |
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Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Returns to full participation
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:15 PM
Freiermuth (quadricep) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Freiermuth returned Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice. He's poised to suit up and play his usual role Sunday against the Colts as part of a crowded Steelers tight end room that also devotes significant playing time to Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Dealing with neck injury
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 6:17 PM
Skowronek (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Skowronek may have tweaked his neck during the Steelers' Week 8 loss to the Packers, when he played 39 snaps (11 on offense, 28 on special teams) while hauling in his lone target for a 13-yard catch. He has mostly served on special teams this season but would have a slightly expanded role on offense for as long as Scotty Miller is sidelined due to a broken finger. Skowronek's practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Colts on Sunday. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 6:05 PM
Miller (finger) did not practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Miller broke his finger in practice during the Steelers' Week 8 prep, which prevented him from playing against the Packers on Sunday. He would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing in Week 9 against the Colts. Ben Skowronek (neck) will continue to see additional snaps at wide receiver for as long as Miller is sidelined. |
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Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Unable to practice
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 3:46 PM
Freiermuth (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Freiermuth appears to have picked up a quad injury during Pittsburgh's loss to the Packers in Week 8, in which he secured three of four targets for 14 yards and briefly left the field in the third quarter. That the veteran tight end was able to return to action versus Green Bay is encouraging as to his chances of being cleared to suit up versus the Colts on Sunday. If Freiermuth were to miss any time, however, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington would stand to benefit from a slight uptick in target consolidation to the tight end position. |
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Ben Skowronek Ben Skowronek Records second reception of season
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 11:05 AM
Skowronek secured his lone target for a 13-yard reception in Sunday's 35-25 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: The reception was Skowronek's first since Week 1, when he had a 22-yard touchdown catch in a win over the Jets. He played just 11 of the Steelers' 63 snaps on offense Sunday and remains buried on the depth chart at receiver behind DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson. |
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