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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was a fantasy football sleeper heading into this season, but he and the Steelers' offense have struggled mightily during the first month of the 2023 campaign.
Now, the second-year signal-caller is banged up and could be at risk of missing games moving forward. We have his latest update.
Is Pickett injured or healthy? What's his fantasy outlook in Week 5 if he plays? Let's dive in.
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Kenny Pickett Injury Update for Fantasy Football
Head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) is dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee and is scheduled to participate in practice on Wednesday as the team continues to evaluate him. "The more comfortable and functional is, the more work he'll get," Tomlin said.
Pickett will most likely be limited, and his status for the Week 5 contest against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens is still up in the air after he was hurt in the Week 4 loss to the Houston Texans.
Kenny Pickett Fantasy Football Outlook
Even if the 25-year-old gets the green light to play this Sunday, he'll be a low-upside QB2 for fantasy managers. The Baltimore defense has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks through four weeks, and Pickett has thrown for just 803 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions.
Backup Mitch Trubisky would make his first start of the year under center if Pickett is eventually ruled out this weekend. Neither Steelers' quarterback should be considered in fantasy lineups except in superflex or two-QB formats, where most starters have to be inserted.
Maybe Pickett will hit his stride when he, Diontae Johnson (hamstring), and Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) all recover from their injuries. For now, there is just not much to be optimistic about given what we've seen so far. The Steelers have arguably the worst offense in the NFL.
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