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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Likely to miss Week 12
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:40 PM
Rodgers may be dealing with "a slight break" in his left wrist, and backup Mason Rudolph is likely to start in Week 12 against the Bears, though the full extent of Rodgers' injury won't be determined until he undergoes further testing Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Rodgers got hurt late in the first half of Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals and didn't return for the second half. The injury is to Rodgers' left, non-throwing wrist. Monday's evaluation should help establish a recovery timetable for Rodgers while providing clarification regarding the nature of his wrist injury. Per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Rodgers is optimistic that he won't face an extended absence. |
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Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell Two receiving TDs as Warren injured
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:03 PM
Gainwell rushed nine times for 24 yards while catching seven of eight targets for 81 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Gainwell capped the opening drive with an 11-yard receiving touchdown. Jaylen Warren played only one snap after hurting his ankle in the third quarter, opening the door for Gainwell to play a larger role. Gainwell didn't find much running room but continued to make significant contributions as a pass catcher out of the backfield, including by notching a five-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter on a pass from Mason Rudolph, who replaced Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) at halftime. If Warren is unavailable or limited in Week 12, Gainwell could take on a hefty workload against the Bears. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Plays one snap after hurting ankle
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:55 PM
Warren rushed 10 times for 62 yards and caught both of his targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals, but he played only one snap after suffering an ankle injury in the third quarter, Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now reports.
Analysis: Warren exited in the third quarter to be evaluated for an ankle injury, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. Kenneth Gainwell took advantage of Warren's early exit, compiling 105 scrimmage yards and two receiving touchdowns on 16 touches. Gainwell's first touchdown came two plays after a 35-yard Warren run on the opening drive. Warren has rushed for 189 yards in two games against Cincinnati's suspect run defense this season while averaging a shade under 50 rushing yards in seven other games. An update on Warren's ankle injury will surface no later than Wednesday, when the Steelers begin practicing ahead of a Week 12 road game against the Bears. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Five catches as Rodgers gets hurt
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:45 PM
Metcalf caught five of eight targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) didn't come back out for the second half, so Mason Rudolph took over under center. Each quarterback threw a touchdown pass to running back Kenneth Gainwell and Pittsburgh's defense scored two touchdowns, but no Steelers wide receiver besides Metcalf had more than two targets. Metcalf is the top option in Pittsburgh's passing game heading into a Week 12 trip to Chicago, but it remains to be seen which quarterback will be throwing him the ball. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Four catches in victory
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:42 PM
Washington caught four of five targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Washington was able to able to match his season high in catches while recording a new season-best 67 yards through the air. The tight end notched the majority of his yardage on a 31-yard catch and run in the second quarter. Washington has now compiled nine catches for 125 yards over the last three weeks. The 300-plus pound tight end will look to keep it rolling in Chicago against the Bears in Week 12. |
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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Will have left wrist checked out
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 3:55 PM
Coach Mike Tomlin noted that Rodgers, who suffered a left wrist injury during Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals, will be evaluated further Monday morning, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Before exiting the contest, Rodgers completed nine of his 15 pass attempts for 116 yards and a touchdown and carried once for eight yards. Mason Rudolph, who replaced him, wound up completing 12 of his 16 pass attempts for 127 yards and a TD, and rushed once for minus-1 yard. The 6-4 Steelers are slated to face the 7-3 Bears next weekend, but at this stage it's uncertain if Rodgers will be available for the contest. |
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Mason Rudolph Mason Rudolph Replaces injured Rodgers at half
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 3:40 PM
Rudolph completed 12 of 16 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for minus-1 yard after replacing Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) in Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Rudolph came into the game to start the third quarter after Rodgers hurt his non-throwing hand on Pittsburgh's penultimate offensive play of the first half. The backup quarterback's touchdown came on a five-yard pass to Kenneth Gainwell in the fourth quarter, matching Rodgers' 11-yard touchdown pass to Gainwell in the first quarter, and Pittsburgh's defense chipped in a pair of touchdowns in the lopsided victory. More clarity on Rodgers' status should surface in the coming days, as coach Mike Tomlin said after the game that Rodgers will be evaluated Monday morning, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. If Rodgers isn't available in Week 12 at Chicago, Rudolph would presumably get the start over recently healed rookie sixth-round pick Will Howard. |
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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Exits Sunday's game
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 1:57 PM
Rodgers (left hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Rodgers sidelined, Mason Rudolph is in at QB for the Steelers. Prior to his exit from the contest, Rodgers completed nine of his 15 pass attempts for 116 yards and a TD and carried once for eight yards. |
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Will Howard Will Howard Emergency QB for Week 11
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:16 AM
Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: Howard has yet to appear in a regular-season game, having resided on injured reserve due to a fractured hand he suffered during training camp. Cleared of injury, the quarterback is positioned to help his team if injury strikes both starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Past finger injury
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:26 PM
Miller (finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Miller missed the Steelers' last three games while recovering from surgery to repair a broken finger. He was a full participant to open Week 11 prep, which puts the veteran wide receiver on track to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Miller was used sparsely on offense prior to his injury, logging one catch (on two targets) for nine yards across six regular-season games. |
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Will Howard Will Howard Comes off IR
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 9:06 AM
The Steelers activated Howard (hand) from IR to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.
Analysis: Howard began the regular season on IR due to a fractured hand suffered during training camp, and after having had his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, the rookie sixth-round pick is now ready for game action. He could contribute as the Steelers' emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph versus the Bengals on Sunday. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Held to one catch in defeat
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:45 AM
Washington secured his lone target for 15 yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Washington had one of his best performances of the season against the Colts in Week 9, securing four of six targets for 43 yards in the win. However, he was held in check during the Steelers' primetime matchup in Week 10, and he also ranked last among the team's tight ends in playing time, as he was on the field for just 48 percent of the offensive snaps. Washington has shown glimpses of production this season, but he remains an unreliable fantasy option as part of a crowded group of tight ends in Pittsburgh. |
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Pat Freiermuth Pat Freiermuth Tallies 33 receiving yards on SNF
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:40 AM
Freiermuth secured all three of his targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Freiermuth was on the field for 50 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, which ranked second among the team's tight ends. However, he was somewhat involved in the passing game and recorded his second-highest yardage total of the season in the loss. Freiermuth has logged at least three receptions in each of his last four appearances, securing 14 of 17 targets for 184 yards and three touchdowns during that time. |
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Jonnu Smith Jonnu Smith Totals four receiving yards in loss
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:36 AM
Smith secured one of two targets for four yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Although Smith led Pittsburgh's tight ends by playing 67 percent of the team's offensive snaps Sunday, he had a season-worst performance in primetime. He was held to season-low marks in receptions, targets and receiving yards, although none of the team's tight ends recorded more than 33 yards in the defeat. The Steelers' passing game hasn't been stellar despite the offseason addition of Aaron Rodgers, and Smith's fantasy upside has been minimal with his new team. |
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Kaleb Johnson Kaleb Johnson Minimal production in Week 10
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:32 AM
Johnson rushed twice for three yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Johnson was on the field for just four offensive snaps Sunday, and he didn't generate much production during the blowout loss. The rookie third-round pick has totaled just nine offensive snaps over the last four weeks, and he's been a non-factor in fantasy over the first half of the season, rushing 17 times for 43 yards while securing one of two targets for nine yards over six appearances. |
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Kenneth Gainwell Kenneth Gainwell Two receptions in defeat
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:28 AM
Gainwell secured two of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Gainwell led the Steelers' running backs by playing 52 percent of the team's offensive snaps during Sunday's blowout loss, but he saw minimal touches against the Chargers. The primetime matchup marked the first time that Gainwell was held without any carries this season, and he failed to generate much production as a pass catcher. While the Steelers' offense generally struggled as a whole against the Chargers, Gainwell's fantasy upside remains limited for the second half of the regular season. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Remains quiet
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:24 PM
Metcalf recorded three receptions on seven targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Metcalf saw a decent amount of opportunity with seven targets, the fourth time he's hit that mark this season. His longest gain went for 19 yards late in the first quarter, which came shortly after he narrowly missed on a long touchdown. Regardless, Metcalf has only 41 total yards across his last two games while recording five receptions on 11 targets. |
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Jaylen Warren Jaylen Warren Totals 91 yards
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:13 PM
Warren rushed the ball 14 times for 70 yards in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers. He added two receptions on two targets for 21 yards.
Analysis: Warren accounted for 14 of the 16 carries by Pittsburgh's running backs, as Kenneth Gainwell was phased almost entirely out of the offense. That allowed Warren to record his second-highest rushing yardage total of the season, and he was one of the few bright spots in the offense. Warren hasn't found the end zone consistently this season, but his role has improved as the season has progressed. |
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Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Shut down by Chargers
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:58 PM
Rodgers completed 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: The Steelers had minimal success moving the ball at any point when the outcome was in doubt, and Rodgers made several uncharacteristic mistakes. He took a safety midway through the first quarter and then overthrew his intended targets several times, including an interception late in the second quarter that led to a touchdown for the Chargers. Rodgers managed to lead a garbage-time drive late in the fourth quarter to rack up 64 yards and a touchdown to pad his stat line, but he has now averaged 6.1 yards per attempt or fewer in three straight games. |
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Will Howard Will Howard Remaining on injured reserve
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
The Steelers did not activate Howard (hand) from injured reserve, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, per the NFL's transaction report.
Analysis: Howard continues to recover from a fractured right hand that he sustained during training camp in early August. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, and if he's not activated from IR before the end of that time frame, he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2025 season. Howard's next opportunity to be activated from IR is ahead of the Steelers' Week 11 clash against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16. |
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