Harris, running game gives Steelers offense an identity
The Pittsburgh Steelers are finding their footing behind running back Najee HarrisDECEMBER 5, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benny Snell Jr. - Racks up 35 yards from scrimmageSnell rushed six times for 24 yards while securing his lone target for 11 yards during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
ImpactSnell was limited by a knee injury during Thursday's practice session but was cleared to play in Week 13 after practicing fully Friday. He logged a season-high 62 rushing yards against the Colts last week since Pittsburgh's backfield was shorthanded, but he was less involved in Week 13 since both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren were back to full health. While Snell was relatively efficient with his limited opportunities, he played just nine offensive snaps in the win and is unlikely to have a significant role in the team's offense as long as Harris and Warren remain healthy.
DECEMBER 5, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Matthew Wright - Perfect against AtlantaWright converted all four of his field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
ImpactWright's first field goal of Sunday's matchup ricocheted off the right upright before going in, but the 26-year-old was perfect for a third consecutive week to lead the Steelers to a second straight win. Over his last three appearances, he's made all 10 of his field-goal attempts while converting all five of his extra-point tries. Chris Boswell (groin) is eligible to return as early as next week, but the Steelers haven't yet indicated when they expect him to be back in action. Until Boswell is healthy, expect Wright to retain kicking duties for Pittsburgh.
DECEMBER 5, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Connor Heyward - Records first NFL touchdownHeyward secured his lone target for 17 yards and a touchdown during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
ImpactHeyward played just 22 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday but caught the team's only touchdown during the narrow Week 13 win. Although it was encouraging to see the rookie sixth-rounder reach the end zone Sunday, he hasn't been a fantasy-relevant player for most of the year, as he had logged just three catches for 15 yards over his last five games.
DECEMBER 5, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Warren - Minimal involvement in returnWarren rushed once for five yards while securing both of his targets for 14 yards during the Steelers' 19-16 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
ImpactWarren missed Monday's game against the Colts due to a hamstring injury but was back in action for Sunday's Week 13 matchup. While he outpaced Benny Snell in snaps, Warren was on the field for just 20 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps Sunday. The undrafted rookie topped 75 yards from scrimmage in two of his three appearances prior to his absence, but he's unlikely to be a consistent fantasy contributor as long as Najee Harris remains healthy.
DECEMBER 5, 2022•ROTOWIRE
George Pickens - Limited against AtlantaPickens secured one of two targets for two yards during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
ImpactPickens had racked up at least 50 yards from scrimmage over his three appearances following Pittsburgh's Week 9 bye, but he was held in check during Sunday's narrow win over the Falcons. The rookie second-rounder has been more involved in the Steelers' offense after the team traded Chase Claypool to the Bears, and Pickens will have a chance to bounce back against a favorable Baltimore secondary in Week 14.
DECEMBER 5, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Mykal Walker - Modest production in Week 13Walker notched eight tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Steelers.
ImpactWalker recorded at least eight tackles for a sixth straight game. Across 12 appearances, the third-year linebacker has totaled 101 tackles, six pass defenses, two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble.
DECEMBER 5, 2022•ROTOWIRE
