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Connor Heyward Connor Heyward Sits out practice with knee issue
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 8:44 PM
Heyward (knee) did not practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Heyward had his usual role this past Sunday in a win over Indianapolis, logging four offensive snaps and 18 snaps on special teams. He wasn't on the injury report Wednesday before popping up as a DNP on Thursday, so he may have hurt his knee during practice. Heyward's practice participation level Friday should help clarify how serious the knee issue is and whether he's at risk of missing Sunday's tilt versus the Chargers. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Participates in individual drills
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 8:08 PM
Miller (finger) did not participate at practice Thursday, but he did go through individual drills.
Analysis: Miller has yet to return to practice as he continues to work his way back from a broken finger, but his ability to work off to the side on his own is a step in the right direction. The wide receiver will have one more chance to practice before Sunday night's matchup with the Chargers. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Practices fully Thursday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 4:47 PM
Washington (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to a full session a day later suggests that his absence was maintenance-related. In the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts, Washington led his team's tight ends in catches (four) and receiving yards (43) while logging six targets, but his production this season has been hit or miss due to the fact that Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth are also commanding their share of Pittsburgh's TE snaps/targets. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Participating in practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:57 PM
Washington (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Washington didn't practice Wednesday, but his return Thursday is encouraging, though it remains to be seen if he'll manage to practice without limitations. Working as part of a rotation alongside Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith, Washington has accrued 127 yards receiving yards and one touchdown through eight games. He hasn't missed a regular-season game in his three-year career heading into Sunday's road matchup against the Chargers. |
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Scotty Miller Scotty Miller Still working through finger injury
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:02 PM
Miller (finger) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Miller has missed the Steelers' last two games while recovering from surgery to repair a broken finger. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury, and he's unlikely to play against the Chargers on Sunday if he's unable to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days. |
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Darnell Washington Darnell Washington Nursing foot injury
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 6:59 PM
Washington (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Washington played 52 snaps (41 on offense, 11 on special teams) and logged four catches (on six targets) for 43 yards during the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts, but the third-year pro appears to have sustained a foot injury in the process. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. |
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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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