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Steelers Tight End Zach Gentry Finally Seeing Everything Come Together This looks like a big year for the Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-year tight end.
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Four catches in Week 18 Gentry secured four of five targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 16-13 OT win over the Ravens.
Impact Gentry matched his highest totals of the year in targets, catches and yards during Sunday's regular-season finale as the Steelers managed to punch their ticket to the playoffs. The 25-year-old had inconsistent results in 2021 while operating mainly as the team's No. 2 tight end, and he caught 19 of 25 targets for 167 yards across 17 appearances. The 2019 fifth-rounder will likely have the chance to enter the 2022 campaign as the Steelers' secondary option at tight end if Eric Ebron (knee) leaves in free agency, but he'll need to have more consistent production in the passing game if he hopes to become more fantasy relevant.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four catches Gentry caught four passes for 31 yards on four targets against Kansas City on Sunday.
Impact The absence of Pat Freiermuth (concussion) left an opening for Gentry to see more work as a pass catcher, and the hulking tight end did his part with the usage. At 6-foot-8, 265 pounds with limited movement ability, this box score might mark something of a best-case scenario for Gentry, who more reliably makes his mark as a blocker.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Primed for Week 16 start Gentry is expected to serve as the Steelers' starting tight end Sunday against the Chiefs with Pat Freiermuth (concussion) ruled out for Week 16.
Impact Gentry opened the campaign behind both Freiermuth and Eric Ebron (knee) on the depth chart, but with the latter two players both sidelined in the same game for the first time this season, Gentry will get the opportunity to pick up a start. He's not expected to be as involved in the passing game as either Freiermuth or Ebron typically might be, but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's tendency to favor short-yardage throws could at least allow Gentry to draw a handful of targets. Gentry will likely need to find the end zone to pay dividends for those that turn to him as a desperation play in fantasy, however.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 17 yards in Week 15 Gentry secured his lone target for 17 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Titans.
Impact Gentry wasn't targeted in last week's loss to the Vikings, but he brought the Steelers into the red zone with his lone catch in the third quarter Sunday. Although the 2019 fifth-rounder has had limited work this season, he could see a larger role if Pat Freiermuth (concussion) is forced to miss additional time.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
One catch against Bengals Gentry hauled in one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Gentry wasn't targeted in any of the last three games, but he was slightly more involved in Sunday's blowout loss to Cincinnati. The 25-year-old should continue to see a slight uptick in playing time after Eric Ebron (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 12, but he's failed to carve out a significant fantasy role.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Increased role in Week 8 Gentry hauled in three of five targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Browns.
Impact Gentry had increased playing time against Cleveland with Eric Ebron (hamstring) out, and he was on the field for a season-high 45 offensive snaps. His target share should decrease once Ebron returns, but the 2019 fifth-rounder has hauled in six of nine targets for 60 yards to begin the year.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 13 yards in win Gentry brought in one of his two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos.
Impact Gentry hadn't been targeted more than once in any of the first four games of the season, but he drew two targets in Week 5 and led the team's tight ends with 13 yards. However, the 25-year-old hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor with three receptions for 21 yards across the first five weeks of the 2021 campaign.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One reception in Week 4 Gentry secured his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers.
Impact Gentry's 11 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss lagged behind fellow tight ends Eric Ebron and Pat Freiermuth, but none of the three pass catchers racked up much yardage in the passing game. Across the first four games of the year, the 2019 fifth-rounder has hauled in both of his targets for eight yards.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unable to haul in lone target Gentry couldn't haul in his lone target in the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.
Impact Gentry had an opportunity for increased work Thursday with Eric Ebron (elbow) and Pat Freiermuth (shoulder) sidelined, but he failed to make an impact in the preseason opener. The 2019 fifth-rounder missed the final six weeks of the 2020 campaign due to a significant knee injury but is in contention for a 53-man roster spot in 2021, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Skinny post: A bigger Zach Gentry is finally looking like an NFL tight end The former college quarterback might finally be taking some steps forward in his third training camp.
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Heading to injured reserve Gentry will be placed on injured reserve with a left knee sprain, but the injury isn't as severe as initially feared, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Coach Mike Tomlin called the 24-year-old's knee injury "significant" after Sunday's win over Jacksonville, but the actual diagnosis appears a bit more optimistic. Gentry will be sidelined for at least the next three games, but he could return for the Week 15 matchup with the Bengals.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Dealing with severe injury Coach Mike Tomlin said Gentry suffered a "signficant" knee injury during Sunday's win over the Jaguars, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but a trip to injured reserve seems likely for the 24-year-old. At the very least, Gentry isn't expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Ravens. Vance McDonald (illness) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and Eric Ebron is the only other tight end on the roster.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers dominate skidding Jaguars 27-3, remain unbeaten
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Won't return Sunday Gentry won't return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a knee injury.
Impact Gentry wasn't targeted during the first half before suffering the injury. Eric Ebron is the only available tight end for the Steelers for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion
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