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Steelers-Chiefs: Super Wild Card Weekend By The Numbers

The Steelers will look to spring an upset on the Chiefs during Super Wild Card Weekend. Here are the numbers to know.

JANUARY 13, 2022

Racks up 53 yards against Ravens Freiermuth brought in six of nine targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 16-13 OT win over the Ravens.

Impact Freiermuth compiled 15 targets across the final two games of the regular season, but he recorded just 75 yards during that time and failed to reach the end zone. He was on the field for 66 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in Week 18 and led the team in receiving yards. The rookie established himself as Pittsburgh's top tight end during his first professional season, and he caught 60 of 79 targets for 497 yards and seven touchdowns across 16 appearances. Fellow tight end Eric Ebron (knee) is slated to become a free agent during the offseason, so Freiermuth will likely enter the 2022 campaign as the team's No. 1 tight end.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five grabs Freiermuth caught five of six targets for 22 yards in Monday night's 26-14 win over the Browns.

Impact Freiermuth returned after missing Week 17 while in concussion protocol and was a consistent outlet for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. However, his underneath presence didn't yield much yardage on a night Roethlisberger averaged a paltry 2.7 yards per attempt. With five grabs, though, Freiermuth trailed only teammate Diontae Johnson in the category, and he'll strive to add to his total in Week 18 versus the Ravens.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Freiermuth Returns vs. Browns Monday Night Can Pat Freiermuth find the end zone against the Cleveland Browns on Monday?

JANUARY 4, 2022 • NESN.COM

Ready for Week 17 Freiermuth (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Freiermuth missed Week 16 due to the concussion but was able to clear the concussion protocol and practice with no limitations this week. The 23-year-old has caught 49 of 64 targets for 422 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games during his rookie campaign.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fully participates again Freiermuth (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Freiermuth missed last week's loss to Kansas City due to a concussion, but he hasn't had any limitations in either of Pittsburgh's first two Week 17 practices. The Steelers haven't formally indicated that Freiermuth has passed the final step of the NFL's concussion protocol -- gaining clearance from an independent neurologist -- but that will be verified if he doesn't have an injury designation when Saturday, when Pittsburgh releases its final practice report ahead of Monday's game against Cleveland.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Thursday Freiermuth (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Freiermuth sustained a concussion in Week 15 and was unavailable for last week's loss to Kansas City as a result. However, he made a significant step in his recovery by participating fully in practice Thursday, and it appears as though he'll have a good chance of clearing the concussion protocol ahead of Monday's game against the Browns.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' Tomlin has no issues with Canada's play-calling

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he has no issue with offensive coordinator Matt Canada's play-calling

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May return in Week 17 Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Freiermuth (concussion) has a chance to play Monday against the Browns, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Freiermuth entered the protocol for head injuries during a Week 15 win against the Titans and was unable to practice in any capacity last week before he was ruled out for this past Sunday's game at Kansas City. Tomlin's comments indicate Freiermuth may be able to step on the field as early as Thursday, when the Steelers officially begin Week 17 prep. By doing so, Freiermuth would exhibit his first bit of progress since he was diagnosed with a concussion, but he still will be subject to an evaluation with an independent neurologist in order to be cleared for game action.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy TE Rankings Week 17: Who to start, sit at tight end in fantasy football Travis Kelce figures to return, but what about Darren Waller and Pat Freiermuth? Either way, fantasy football owners need to explore every o...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Week 17 Fantasy TE Rankings Travis Kelce figures to return, but what about Darren Waller and Pat Freiermuth? Either way, fantasy football owners need to explore every o...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steelers vs Chiefs: TE Pat Freiermuth among those OUT this week Here are this week’s Pittsburgh inactives.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out Week 16 The Steelers have ruled Freiermuth (concussion) out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact The rookie tight end will sit out for the first time in his career after he failed to make any notable progress since suffering the head injury in last week's win over the Titans. He failed to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, suggesting Freiermuth is still in the early stages of the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Zach Gentry should start and pick up most of the snaps at tight end Sunday, but he's not likely to be as involved in the passing game as Freiermuth typically is.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice session Freiermuth (concussion) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Freiermuth remains in the league's concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's win over the Titans, and he was unable to practice for a second straight day. If he's unavailable for Sunday's Week 16 matchup against Kansas City, Zach Gentry and Kevin Rader would be in line for additional work.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, Pat Freiermuth affecting Week 16 start 'em, sit 'em calls Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, and Pat Freiermuth have unknown Week 16 statuses, and at a position that desperately needs its top guys, Week 1...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doesn't practice Wednesday Freiermuth (concussion) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Freiermuth was unable to return to Sunday's win over the Titans after he took a hard hit in the third quarter, and he was placed in the league's concussion protocol after the game. If he hopes to play Sunday against Kansas City, he'll presumably need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday. If the 23-year-old is unavailable in Week 16, Zach Gentry should serve as the Steelers' top tight end.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Answers for Steelers are in-house if tight end Pat Freiermuth can't clear concussion protocol Zach Gentry and Kevin Rader are the top options if Freiermuth is unable to play against the Chiefs on Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Following concussion protocol Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Freiermuth was placed in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's 19-13 win over the Titans with a head injury, Teresa Varley...

Impact Freiermuth contributed four receptions for 37 yards on four targets before departing. With the rookie tight end now in the concussion protocol to begin Week 16, he'll likely be listed as a limited or non-participant when Pittsburgh resumes practicing Wednesday. In order to make himself eligible to play this weekend in Kansas City, Freiermuth will need to resume taking contact in addition to receiving clearance from an independent neurologist.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smoke and mirror Steelers somehow still alive in AFC North

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DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return to Sunday's game Freiermuth (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Prior to his exit from the contest, Freiermuth caught all four of his targets for 37 yards. In his absence, Zach Gentry is next in line for the Steelers' tight end snaps.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth leaves game after scary hit vs. Titans A promising drive for the Steelers midway through the third quarter was marred by a scary-looking injury for Pat Freiermuth. The standout ro...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Suffers possible concussion Freiermuth exited Sunday's game against the Titans to be evaluated for a concussion, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Freiermuth totaled four catches for 37 yards before leaving the contest during the third quarter. Zach Gentry will work as Pittsburgh's No. 1 tight end while Freiermuth is sidelined.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bittersweet night in loss Freiermuth brought in two of three targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 36-28 loss to the Vikings on Thursday night.

Impact The rookie tight end played a key role in the Steelers' second-half comeback, but his inability to come up with a would-be touchdown grab as time expired also ensured that rally would fall short. Freiermuth got into the end zone from 15 yards out with 4:14 remaining help bring Pittsburgh within eight points; however, he was subsequently stripped of the ball by Harrison Smith on a perfect throw from Ben Roethlisberger as time expired that would have brought the Steelers within a two-point conversion of sending the game into overtime had he hung on to it. The mixed bag of a night still yielded a decent fantasy performance thanks to the score, Freiermuth's seventh in what has been an impressive rookie campaign. The Penn State product heads into a Week 15 clash with the Titans a week from Sunday having scored six of those touchdowns across his last seven contests.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday Night Football top plays: Vikings hold off Steelers in thriller

The Vikings jumped to a 29-0 lead and then held off a furious Steelers' charge for a 36-28 win. Here are the top plays.

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Totals 26 yards in Week 13 Freiermuth secured three of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Freiermuth sustained a concussion in last week's loss to Cincinnati, but he was a full participant in each of the Steelers' three practice sessions this week. He didn't appear to be on a snap count against the Ravens, as the rookie was on the field for 73 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Freiermuth has been targeted at least four times in each of the last seven games, and he's brought in 32 of 44 targets for 253 yards and five touchdowns during that time.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE