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MyCole Pruitt MyCole Pruitt Upgraded to full practice
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 3:25 PM
Pruitt (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pruitt was also listed with rest, so it sounds like he's going to be fine for Thursday night's divisional clash with the Browns. The Steelers' No. 4 tight end, Pruitt has two catches for 19 yards this season. |
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MyCole Pruitt MyCole Pruitt Still tending to injury
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 3:20 PM
Pruitt (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Pruitt is still working his way through a knee injury and was unable to suit up for Sunday's win over the Ravens. With Pittsburgh set to play the Browns on Thursday, the team didn't hold a practice, but if they did, Pruitt would not have participated. He'll likely have a chance to get on the field for an actual practice, or at least a walkthrough Tuesday. |
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Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Limited production in victory
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:49 PM
Freiermuth secured both of his targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Freiermuth's fantasy value in 2024 has depended largely on whether he reaches the end zone, and he had one of his worst performances of the year during Sunday's narrow win. The 26-year-old hasn't had more than three targets in any of his last six appearances, but he'll attempt to bounce back against the Browns on Thursday. |
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Mike Williams Mike Williams Not targeted against Baltimore
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:46 PM
Williams wasn't targeted during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Although Williams saw a slight increase in playing time during his second game with his new team, he didn't draw any targets in the narrow win. The 30-year-old reached the end zone late in his Steelers debut last week, and he'll look to bounce back Thursday against Cleveland as he continues to compete for a role in Pittsburgh's offense. |
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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin Minimal offensive work in win
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:43 PM
Austin secured one of two targets for minus-1 yard during Sunday's 18-16 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: Austin had recorded at least 20 receiving yards in each of the Steelers' last four games, but he had his worst performance of the season during Sunday's divisional win. The 25-year-old has had some encouraging showings over the first half of the season, but his production down the stretch could be inconsistent if Mike Williams develops a solid rapport with Russell Wilson. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Fails to secure lone target
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:33 PM
Jefferson was unable to secure his lone target during Sunday's 18-16 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: Jefferson dealt with a quadriceps injury ahead of Sunday's Week 11 tilt, but he played through the issue against Baltimore. However, he was held without any yards from scrimmage for a second consecutive game. While the 2020 second-rounder has consistently seen the second-most offensive snaps of any Steelers receiver this season behind only George Pickens, Jefferson hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor and could see his role decrease even more as Mike Williams adjusts to his new team. |
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Cordarrelle Patterson Cordarrelle Patterson Two touches in victory
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:28 PM
Patterson secured his lone target for no yards while rushing once for no yards during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Patterson hasn't been especially productive when healthy this season, but Sunday's Week 11 win marked the first time he was held without any yards during that 2024 campaign. As long as Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren remain healthy, it seems unlikely that Patterson will have much of a role in the Steelers' offense. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Strong volume again in Sunday's win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:32 PM
Warren carried the ball nine times for 41 yards and caught all four of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The third-year running back has benefitted from the Steelers' switch at quarterback from Justin Fields to Russell Wilson. In four games with Wilson under center, Warren has gotten double-digit touches each time, amassing 281 scrimmage yards over that stretch. The four catches were also a season high for Warren. He's still looking for his first touchdown of 2024, either on the ground or through the air, but he could end that drought in Week 12 against a Browns defense that just got gutted for 188 combined yards and three TDs by the versatile Taysom Hill. |
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George Pickens George Pickens Eight grabs in Sunday's win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:27 PM
Pickens caught eight of 12 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The third-year wideout led Pittsburgh in catches, targets and receiving yards, and the volume was his highest in four games since Russell Wilson took over as the team's starting QB. Pickens has posted a 22-365-2 line on 33 targets over that stretch, putting him on track for a huge finish to the campaign. Pickens will look to keep rolling in Week 12 against the Browns. |
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Najee Harris Najee Harris Falls short of 100 yards Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:22 PM
Harris carried the ball 18 times for 63 yards and caught four of five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The running back had his second straight quiet performance on the ground, but Harris made up for it somewhat by catching more than three passes for the first time since Week 3. The Steelers have a slate of potentially tough run defenses down the stretch, so Harris' three straight 100-yard efforts prior to Pittsburgh's Week 9 bye might end up being his high-water mark for the season. On the other hand, he'll be facing a Browns defense in Week 12 that just got steamrolled by Taysom Hill for 138 yards and three TDs. |
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Russell Wilson Russell Wilson Quiet in Sunday's win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:02 PM
Wilson completed 23 of 36 passes for 205 yards with an interception in Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Both defenses came into the contest with similar ideas and mostly took away the deep passing game, but Wilson also squandered his one chance for a score with a red-zone INT in the fourth quarter. The veteran QB is still 4-0 since taking over the starting job from Justin Fields with a 6:2 TD:INT, and one lackluster performance won't put his job in jeopardy. Wilson will look to bounce back in Week 12 against the Browns. |
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MyCole Pruitt MyCole Pruitt Inactive for Week 11
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:43 AM
Pruitt (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pruitt missed practice all week due to a knee injury he aggravated in Week 10 against the Commanders. Given his lack of practice participation, Pruitt may also be in danger of missing the Steelers' Week 12 game against the Browns on Thursday, Nov. 21. The Steelers will roll with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward as the three tight ends for Sunday's contest. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Good to go Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 10:39 AM
Warren (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Warren sat out practice Thursday with the injury and then was a limited participant Friday, prompting the Steelers to list him as questionable heading into the weekend. Though Pittsburgh signed another running back (Jonathan Ward) to its 53-man roster Saturday, his addition looks to have been mostly precautionary, as he'll be inactive for the contest with Warren getting the green light to play. Despite the missed practice this week, Warren should be ready to handle his usual duties as the Steelers' No. 2 back behind starter Najee Harris. Warren has earned at least nine touches in each of his last four appearances, but he has yet to find the end zone in any of his seven total outings so far this season. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Expected to play Sunday
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 10:05 PM
Warren (back) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens barring a pregame setback, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After logging a DNP on Thursday, Warren was able to get in a limited session Friday and was listed as questionable. In a big AFC North divisional tilt, Warren sounds like he's going to be able to play and help spell Najee Harris out of Pittsburgh's backfield. Warren is averaging 9.9 touches per game this season and has yet to score a touchdown, severely capping his fantasy upside. |
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Jonathan Ward Jonathan Ward Added to 53-man roster
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 7:28 PM
The Steelers signed Ward to the 53-man roster Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ward appeared in four games for Pittsburgh earlier this season, rushing five times for 22 scoreless yards. He'll provide depth and insurance for the Steelers behind Najee Harris and Cordarrelle Patterson should Jaylen Warren (back) be unable to play Sunday against Baltimore. |
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MyCole Pruitt MyCole Pruitt Doubtful for Sunday
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:19 PM
Pruitt (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Pruitt appears to have worsened his knee injury in the Steelers' Week 10 win over the Commanders, as he's been unable to practice all week and is likely in line to miss his fifth game of the season Sunday. If Pruitt is sidelined in Week 11 as expected, Pittsburgh's tight end room will consist of Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward. |
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Najee Harris Najee Harris Clear for Week 11
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:24 PM
Harris (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, fellow running back Jaylen Warren is listed as questionable after logging no practice reps Thursday and returning to the field as limited Friday. If Warren is inhibited or even inactive Sunday, Harris would be Pittsburgh's unquestioned top backfield option versus a Baltimore defense that has stymied opposing RBs to the tune of 3.23 yards per carry (2nd) this season. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Cleared to play Sunday
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:21 PM
Jefferson (quadriceps) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After missing practice Wednesday, Jefferson was limited Thursday and upgraded to full Friday. The veteran wideout hasn't been a fantasy factor all season and could start losing playing time to trade acquisition Mike Williams as soon as this week. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Questionable after limited practice
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:20 PM
Warren (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Warren practiced on a limited basis Friday after he didn't take the practice field Thursday. If Warren's unable to play his usual change-of-pace role behind Najee Harris in Sunday's critical rivalry game, Cordarrelle Patterson could see an increase in opportunities on offense. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Returns to limited practice
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 3:15 PM
Jefferson (quadricep) was limited at practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jefferson missed Wednesday's session, so his upgrade to limited participation a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Ravens. Through nine games this season, Jefferson has logged a 14-139-1 line on 23 targets, a pace that limits the wideout's fantasy utility to deeper formats. |
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