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Mason Rudolph Looks To Continue Growth In Week 11
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph gets a favorable matchup for Thursday Night Football when the Steelers travel to take on the Cleveland Browns. Rudolph has been gaining more confidence with each start, and his 242 yards passing last week were the second highest of his short career. Against the Browns, the second-year signal caller faces […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoThe Steelers Defense Has Their Way In Week 10
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense held the LA Rams to just 12 points while forcing four turnovers and registering four sacks in their Week 10 victory. Minkah Fitzpatrick continues to prove he was worthy of a first-round pick in the trade with the Miami Dolphins, as the 23-year-old returned a fumble 43 yards for a touchdown […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Perfect On Three Chances
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made his only field goal attempt, as well as both extra point tries in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Rams. Boswell didn't get as many opportunities as expected in this one, but he still made the kicks he needed to make. He has missed just one time this season and […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Quiet On Three Receptions
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald was targeted seven times in Sunday's win over the Rams, but he was only able to corral three of them for a mild 11 yards. After hauling in his third touchdown in Week 9, McDonald wasn't in such a position against the Rams. However, Sunday marked back-to-back week's of […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDiontae Johnson With Steady Week 10 Performance
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson hauled in four of his six targets for 64 yards in their Week 10 win over the LA Rams. The rookie has now seen five or more targets in seven games this season, and while he has three scores, he has yet to go over 100 yards receiving. Nonetheless, […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Hauls In Three Passes
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught half of his six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 17-12 win over the LA Rams. The Steelers offense never really put together great numbers in the victory, with the exception of James Washington posting a career game. Smith-Schuster is still this team's WR1 in title, but with […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Washington Posts Career Day In Week 10
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught six of his seven targets for 90 yards and a touchdown in Sunday' 17-12 win over the LA Rams. Washington's second career touchdown was the team's only offensive touchdown in the victory, and he seems to finally be establishing a strong rapport with his former college quarterback. The […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJaylen Samuels Can't Cash In On 17 Touches
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels rushed for 29 yards on 14 carries, while also catching three of seven targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Rams. The scat back wasn't a big factor in this one, as the Steelers offense never really got into a great sync. However, the second-year back […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMason Rudolph Manages Solid Performance
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph went 22 of 38 for 242 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the LA Rams. The Steelers Defense stole the spotlight in this one, but Rudolph did enough to keep the team in a position to win. However, he did take a second-half safety for the second time […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Should Have Plenty Of Chances In Week 10
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell should be busy in Week 10's home game against the LA Rams. With James Conner (shoulder) out on Sunday, and JuJu Smith-Schuster (foot) questionable, the Steelers offense might have a tough time capitalizing on drives. While the weather will be cold, it's nothing that Boswell isn't used to in his […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoThe Steelers Defense A Top Streaming Option In Week 10
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense heads into a Week 10 home matchup with the LA Rams being one of the most opportunistic units in the league. Averaging 2.8 takeaways per contest, the Steelers have done a fantastic job pressuring opposing offenses. Add in that they average 5.2 sacks per home game, and Pittsburgh is one of […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Has Sneaky Upside Against Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald can be considered a low-end TE1 against the LA Rams in Week 10. After hauling in his third touchdown of the season last week, McDonald will face a defense that can be leaky against tight ends. The Rams allow over eight yards per target to the position, and while […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDiontae Johnson Not A Great Option In Week 10
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson took a step back in Week 9, catching just one pass for three yards in a win over the Colts. In the four games prior, Johnson had 18 receptions for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Against the LA Rams in Week 10, the rookie will have a difficult […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Washington Could See Extra Work Against Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington had his best game of the season in Week 9, catching all four targets for 69 yards. Against the LA Rams in Week 10, Washington could again be in Mason Rudolph's sights often. JuJu Smith-Schuster (foot) landed on the injury report on Friday, so if he somehow misses or […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Listed As Questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 10's game against the LA Rams. The pass catcher was limited in Friday's practice, which landed him on the injury report. If he is able to go, he will have a tough matchup against a Ram's secondary that allows just 20.7 fantasy […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJaylen Samuels An RB2 In Week 10
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels will get the starting nod for a second straight week with the announcement that James Conner (knee) will miss the game against the LA Rams. Samuels was the key to the offense in Week 9's win over the Colts, catching 13 passes for 73 yards. While he rushed for […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Conner Out Against Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) is confirmed out against the LA Rams on Sunday, according to the team. Conner was limited in practice all week after missing Week 9's win over the Colts, and he'll be sidelined yet again in Week 10. Benny Snell Jr. (knee) will also miss, so that propels Jaylen […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMason Rudolph A Low-End QB2 Against The Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has another tough matchup in Week 10 with the LA Rams. Allowing an average of 20 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, the Rams also have sacked the quarterback 23 times. Rudolph threw for just 191 yards on 26 completions in last week's wins over the Colts, so he's not […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop NFL Betting Expert Picks For Week 10 (11/10/19)
Back-to-back negative weeks isn't how we want to go through the middle of the season, but last week saw quite a few shifts in betting trends compared to the first few weeks of the year. Therefore, we head into Week 10 with some ground to make up. With six teams on bye, it's a little […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop College Football Betting Expert Picks for Week 11 (11/9/19)
Last week was green and it was a fun one. Oregon State not only covered the 5.5 points, they outright beat Arizona by 18, while Cincinnati got a scare from ECU, but both teams put up points with ease, ensuring an over hit. UAB wasn't able to make it happen against Tennessee, but I still […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Returns To Perfect Ways
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell was a perfect 4-for-4 on field goals while also making both extra-point attempts in Sunday’s 26-24 win over the Colts. The highlight of his day was a booming 51-yard field goal that sent the Steelers into the locker room trailing 16-13 at half time. He’s been a great streaming option […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoSteelers Defense Records Five Sacks, Pick-Six
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense held strong in a 26-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Minkah Fitzpatrick returned his second-quarter interception for a 96-yard touchdown, marking his fourth interception since being acquired by Pittsburgh in Week 3. Bud Dupree continued his strong season by recording two sacks, while T.J. Watt registered 1.5 sacks himself. […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Finds Pay Dirt In Week 9
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald hauled in five of seven targets for 30 yards and a score in Sunday’s win over the Colts. The 29-year-old pulled in his first score since Week 2, in the third quarter, and his target total was second highest on the team. It was encouraging to see him used […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Washington Shows Signs In Week 9
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught all of his four targets for 69 yards in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts. This was Washington’s best game this season, but there wasn’t necessarily high expectations to live up to. This was similar to the connection many expected when his former college quarterback, Mason Rudolph, took […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDiontae Johnson Quiet Against Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson received just two targets, catching one of them for three yards in Sunday's win over the Colts. After hauling in a touchdown in Week 8, Johnson was an afterthought in the offensive gameplan in Week 9. The rookie has been one of the top options in the passing game […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Held In Check By Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught just three of his five targets for 16 yards in Sunday’s win over the Colts. Smith-Schuster had another rough outing in Week 9, as the Steelers strayed away from stretching the field, and instead favored short, dump-off passes. This is a disappointing performance from the 22-year-old, as he […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJaylen Samuels Catches 13 Passes In Week 9
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels rushed for just 10 yards on eight carries, while catching 13 passes for 73 yards in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts. Samuels was very busy in the passing game for Pittsburgh, and did a great job creating space after the catch, however he did fumble in the fourth […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMason Rudolph Underwhelming Against Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph finished 26 of 35 for just 191 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday’s 26-24 win over the Colts. Rudolph heavily favored shorter passes again in Week 9, and while he connected with James Washington for 40 yards, his next longest completion was just 17 yards. However, he […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Conner Officially Inactive Against Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) is officially inactive for Week 9's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Conner suffered the AC joint injury near the end of last week's game, and could potentially miss several weeks. Expect Jaylen Samuels to take on the majority of the […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoTop NFL Betting Expert Picks For Week 9 (11/3/19)
Boy, both Indianapolis and Buffalo really crapped the bed last week. Also, I'm not sure how New England doesn't put up a 30-spot on Cleveland, at home, nonetheless. Last week was a step back in the process, but there's still plenty of football to be played. However, be sure to pay attention to my Twitter […]
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