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Chase Claypool - Termed as non-participant on report Claypool (toe) was listed as a non-participant Monday on Pittsburgh's estimated practice report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pittsburgh didn't hold a practice one day after its 20-19 win over the Ravens, but Claypool looks as though he would have gotten some maintenance had the Steelers taken the field. The toe issue isn't a new concern for Claypool, who sat out the Week 10 tie with the Lions due to the injury. He's been able to play each of the past three games without any reported setbacks, however, so Claypool will more than likely get the green light to suit up when the Steelers take on the Vikings on Thursday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Roethlisberger - Non-participant on first report Roethlisberger (pectoral/shoulder) was listed as a non-participant Monday on their estimated practice report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Pittsburgh didn't hold a practice Monday as it prepares for a Thursday matchup with the Vikings in Week 14, but Roethlisberger looks like he would have received a maintenance day had the Steelers taken a field. The pectoral and right shoulder issues have made Roethlisberger a fixture on the injury report all season, but his only absence on game day came Week 10 against the Lions, when he was sidelined due to a positive COVID-19 test. In his three games since returning to the lineup, Roethlisberger has completed 62.9 percent of his throws for 6.7 yards per attempt and a 6:2 TD:INT.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Wormley - Productive in Week 13 Wormley totaled five tackles (three solo) and 2.5 sacks in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Wormley matched his highest total of the season in the tackle column during Sunday's narrow win, and he effectively pressured quarterback Lamar Jackson throughout the game. Across six games since the Steelers' Week 7 bye, the 28-year-old has logged 21 tackles (12 solo) and 4.5 sacks.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minkah Fitzpatrick - Another interception against Ravens Fitzpatrick recorded nine tackles (seven solo) and an interception in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Fitzpatrick was unable to haul in any interceptions across the first nine games of the season, but he's now recorded picks in back-to-back weeks. He ended Baltimore's opening drive with his interception in the end zone during Sunday's narrow victory and also led the Steelers in tackles. The 2018 first-rounder has recorded a career-high 82 tackles (56 solo) with two interceptions, three pass defenses and a forced fumble across his first 11 appearances of the season.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Watt - Puts heat on Lamar Jackson Watt forced a fumble and tallied six tackles -- including a career-high 3.5 sacks -- in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Watt's availability heading into the Week 13 matchup was in question after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and didn't practice all week, but the linebacker was ultimately able to get the two consecutive negative tests of the virus that he needed to gain clearance to play. If Watt experienced any symptoms while in quarantine, it wasn't evident by his play Sunday, as he was credited with half of the Steelers' seven sacks of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Watt is now up to a league-leading 16 sacks through 10 appearances, giving him a shot at breaking Hall of Famer Michael Strahan's single-season record (22.5) over the Steelers' final five games.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Newest 'next men up' come through Adams (57), Witherspoon, Leglue stepped up and contributed to the win over the Ravens

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Mike Tomlin points to Ben Roethlisberger's response in 'thick moments' as learning opportunity With so many options from which choose, whether newcomers playing for the first time or T.J. Watt getting a career-best 3 ½ sacks or Diontae...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

What we learned from Steelers vs. Ravens Missi and Bob give their overall takeaways from Sunday's win vs. Ravens

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Tomlin on win vs. Ravens Mike Tomlin spoke with the media today

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Game-wrecking T.J. Watt worth every dollar for Steelers

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DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Witherspoon on his role with the Steelers Ahkello Witherspoon speaking with the media on his role with the Steelers

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Robert Spillane - Back from COVID list Spillane (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Spillane landed on the COVID-19 list last week but has since cleared the health and safety protocols. He's also been dealing with a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available to suit up Thursday against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers lineman John Leglue seizes his opportunity against the Ravens Leglue made his NFL debut against the Ravens and acquitted himself well.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ben Roethlisberger breaks Tom Brady record with rally over Ravens When your career lasts 17 seasons — most of them successful — you set and break a lot of records. And sometimes you pass Tom Brady.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bucky's Breakdown: Cards, Bucs, Eagles win on the road, Steelers stay alive, Lions get on the board

The Cardinals and Bucs cruise. Plus, Gardner Minshew saves the Eagles, and the Lions win! Bucky Brooks breaks it down.

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Leglue on his first NFL game John Leglue speaking with the media about his first NFL game

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 14 game? The\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings play Thursday\u00a0in the first game on the\u00a0NFL Week 14 schedule. Which team will ge...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Chris Boswell - Makes two field goals Sunday Boswell made both of his field-goal attempts while failing to convert his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Boswell was responsible for the Steelers' only first-half points Sunday by making a 53-yard field goal shortly before halftime, but he missed an extra-point try early in the fourth quarter that would have tied the game. However, the 30-year-old bounced back by making a 43-yard field goal later in the quarter. Boswell has now made multiple field goals in four of the last five games and has converted all 12 of his field-goal attempts while making eight of 10 extra-point tries during that time.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crowded at the top: AFC playoff picture presents more questions than answers

After a wild Week 13, does any team stand out above the rest in a crowded AFC playoff picture? Let's break it down.

DECEMBER 6, 2021

James Washington - Targeted once against Baltimore Washington failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Washington saw a downturn in playing time against Baltimore, as he was on the field for just 37 percent of the team's offensive snaps after playing more than 50 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last three weeks. As a result, the 25-year-old was held without a catch for the first time since Week 2. Washington hasn't been very involved for Pittsburgh recently, as he's secured just three of six targets for 15 yards across the last three games.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud - Limited production against Ravens McCloud hauled in one of four targets for seven yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over Baltimore.

Impact McCloud missed last week's loss to the Bengals since he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he returned to the field Sunday following a one-game absence. The 25-year-old's 40 offensive snaps ranked second among the team's wide receivers Sunday, but he failed to generate much production on his four targets. McCloud was targeted 12 times against the Lions in Week 10 but has secured just three of six targets for 19 yards in his two appearances since then.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Gentry - Two receptions in Week 13 Gentry secured both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Gentry was on the field for 50 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps Monday, but he failed to generate much fantasy production in the narrow win. Across the first 12 games of the season the 2019 fifth-rounder has hauled in nine of 13 targets for 80 yards. While Gentry should continue to see an increased role while Eric Ebron (hamstring) is sidelined, rookie Pat Freiermuth has established himself as the team's clear top tight end.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Freiermuth - 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

Benny Snell Jr. - Musters 13 yards in win Snell rushed twice for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.

Impact Snell recorded double-digit yardage for the second time this season in Sunday's win, but his workload remained limited behind lead back Najee Harris. Snell played just two offensive snaps and has been a non-factor for the Steelers as depth at running back.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Roethlisberger not ready to talk retirement: 'I'll address any of that stuff after the season' As Ben Roethlisberger's age-39 season nears its end, the veteran QB will begin to hear more questions about retirement. He addressed how he'...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • NFL.COM