3 days agoPer Joe Person of The Athletic, it's only a matter of time before the Carolina Panthers trade wide receiver
Diontae Johnson (rib). The 28-year-old is the most vied wideout on the market right now, and it appears he'll be shipped off to a contender before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. At this point, his most likely destinations are San Francisco, Tampa Bay, Washington, or "an AFC contender such as Los Angeles (Chargers) or Houston." It's an exciting development, as a move would instantly boost Johnson's fantasy value. With the deadline a week away, expect this situation to escalate quickly. We've already seen a few wideouts change hands over the last few weeks, and with the Panthers reeling at 1-7 -- the long-time Pittsburgh Steeler should be the next on the move. Fantasy managers who have held onto him may be handsomely rewarded in short order.
--Alex CiullaSource: Joe Person
3 days agoNew York Giants wide receiver
Darius Slayton led the team in receiving yards during Monday night's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, hauling in four catches for 108 yards on seven targets. Slayton showcased his big-play ability with an impressive 27-yard average per reception, including a 43-yard grab highlighting his field-stretching role in the offense. Despite the high yardage, he could not reach the end zone, limiting his fantasy ceiling in a touchdown-free outing for the Giants. With 12.8 fantasy points, Slayton's deep-threat potential remains valuable in deeper leagues.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 days agoNew York Giants kicker
Greg Joseph was the team's top scorer in Monday night's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, nailing all four field goal attempts to keep the Giants within reach. Joseph was perfect on the night, hitting from distances that included a long of 48 yards and finished with a 100% field goal accuracy. With no extra-point attempts needed as the Giants failed to score a touchdown, Joseph's leg accounted for all of the team's points, making him a standout fantasy performer with 14 points. His consistent reliability and range make him a strong option for fantasy managers, particularly given the Giants' offensive struggles to find the end zone.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 days agoNew York Giants wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson made a modest impact in Monday night's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, hauling in all five of his targets for 30 yards. Robinson averaged just six yards per reception with a long of eight, finishing third on the team in targets and fourth in receiving yards. Despite the limited yardage, Robinson's efficiency—catching all of his targets—demonstrates his reliability as a short-yardage option for the Giants. His 5.5 fantasy points underscore his role as a secondary piece in the passing game, though his consistent involvement hints at potential value in deeper PPR leagues.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 days agoNew York Giants wide receiver
Malik Nabers was heavily involved in Monday night's 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading the team with 13 targets and catching seven passes for 71 yards. Nabers finished with the second-most receiving yards on the Giants, trailing only
Darius Slayton's 108, and posted a 10.1-yard average per reception with a long of 16. He was tantalizingly close to an even bigger night, nearly connecting on a few deep balls, dropping a couple of passes, and narrowly missing a touchdown after failing to get his second foot down in the end zone. Despite not scoring, Nabers' 10.6 fantasy points reflect his high volume in the Giants' offense, making him a must-start every week.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 days agoNew York Giants quarterback
Daniel Jones had a disappointing showing in Monday's 26-18 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing with 264 passing yards and no touchdowns. Jones completed 24 of his 38 attempts, averaging 6.9 yards per throw, but was pressured heavily, taking four sacks that disrupted the Giants' offensive rhythm. His ground game offered little relief, as he managed just one rushing yard, leaving him with only 7.66 fantasy points on the night. With a final shot to tie the game, Jones threw a game-ending interception with 34 seconds remaining, leaving the Giants and his fantasy managers frustrated as he heads into a must-bounce-back matchup in Week 9 against Washington.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 days agoThe Pittsburgh Steelers logged four sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception while holding the Giants to 18 points in a Week 8 victory. While Pittsburgh's defense has been stout this season, its special teams unit has arguably been even more impressive as receiver
Calvin Austin III returned a punt for a 73-yard touchdown in the third quarter. On the defensive side of the ball, T.J. Watt turned in another dominant performance with a strip sack and fumble recovery that prevented New York from scoring late in the fourth quarter. Rookie cornerback Beanie Bishop came down with a game-sealing interception, his third in two weeks. Unfortunately, the Steelers DST may need to be dropped in shallow formats with a Week 9 bye and matchups against the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens on tap.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoPittsburgh Steelers kicker
Chris Boswell nailed all four of his field goal attempts and was successful on both of his extra-point tries in a 26-18 win over the New York Giants. Boswell has now been perfect for five straight weeks and has drilled all but one of his 24 field goal attempts this season. With the Steelers' offense clicking as of late, Boswell offers a more consistent ceiling than he was thought to have been capable of to start the campaign. Pittsburgh has a bye in Week 9, meaning he will be dropped by some fantasy managers in need of a kicker to fill in, but Boswell is arguably worth holding onto as the leader in fantasy points at the position through eight weeks.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoPittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren handled nine carries for 46 yards and recorded two receptions for 13 yards on three targets in a Week 8 win over the New York Giants. Warren was outshined by
Najee Harris, who once again had a dominant performance, but looked spry and turned in his most efficient showing of the season. Although he has yet to find the end zone in 2024, Warren was given opportunities in the red zone on Monday night. For now, Warren remains nothing more than a last-resort flex option, but he should be rostered in most leagues. His utilization will be worth monitoring when the Steelers return from a Week 9 bye to face the Washington Commanders in Week 10.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoPittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth came down with both of his two targets for 19 receiving yards in a 26-18 win over the New York Giants. It was an underwhelming showing for Freiermuth on Monday night after seemingly all tight ends dominated on Sunday. Fellow tight end
Darnell Washington out-gained Freiermuth despite earning just one opportunity in the contest. Freiermuth has not been targeted frequently by quarterback
Russell Wilson after seeing more consistent usage with
Justin Fields under center through the first six weeks of the campaign. With the Steelers heading into a Week 9 bye, Freiermuth can be dropped in most formats and should be viewed as just a streaming option going forward.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III recorded three receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown on four targets in a Week 8 win against the New York Giants. He also returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter, the first trip to the end zone for either team. Austin's offensive utilization has been limited throughout the season but he has shown an ability to make big plays with his speed. His second receiving score of the year came on a beautiful deep ball from quarterback
Russell Wilson early in the fourth quarter. While he can't be trusted for fantasy purposes right now, Austin has the potential to establish himself as the WR2 in Pittsburgh and could be worth a look on waivers in deeper formats. The third-year pro will have a bye in Week 9 before traveling to Washington to take on the Commanders in Week 10.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
George Pickens hauled in four of five targets for 74 yards in a 26-18 win over the New York Giants. It was a solid outing for Pickens, but the 23-year-old was incredibly close to having a monster game. He scored a touchdown that was nullified by a face mask penalty on Pittsburgh's opening drive and later couldn't manage to get both feet in bounds on an impressive contested catch in the end zone. Nonetheless, Pickens continued to display excellent chemistry with quarterback
Russell Wilson, especially on a 43-yard deep shot that put Pittsburgh in the red zone on a crucial drive in the fourth quarter. Fantasy managers should be encouraged by Pickens' role in the offense and be optimistic that the touchdowns will come. His next opportunity will be against the Washington Commanders in Week 10 after the Steelers return from a bye.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoNew York Giants running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (head) has entered concussion protocol following Monday's Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tracy was banged up repeatedly on Monday as he hurt his shoulder in the first half, returned to the game, injured his head, and then was taken to the locker room. After his second injury, he did not return to the contest, finishing Week 8 with 145 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on 20 carries. He also caught two of three targets for an additional five yards through the air. Tracy has taken over as the Giants' top running back, but his impressive stretch could be put on hold if he remains in concussion protocol and misses Week 9. In such a scenario,
Devin Singletary would lead the Giants' backfield, jumping to the low-end fantasy RB2 tier against a subpar Washington Commanders run defense.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ryan Novozinsky
3 days agoPittsburgh Steelers running back
Najee Harris turned 19 carries into 114 yards and four targets into three receptions for 17 yards in a Week 8 victory over the New York Giants. Harris looked superb on Monday night and set the tone for Pittsburgh early with nearly 60 rushing yards in the first quarter alone. He continued splitting opportunities with
Jaylen Warren, but the Steelers have no reason to go away from Harris when he runs this efficiently. After a quiet start to the campaign, the 26-year-old now ranks sixth in the NFL in rushing yards and is the fantasy RB7 since Week 6. Harris and the 6-2 Steelers will now head into a Week 9 bye with a matchup against the Washington Commanders awaiting in Week 10.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoPittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Russell Wilson completed 20 of 28 pass attempts for 278 yards and a touchdown while adding three carries for seven yards on the ground in a 26-18 win over the New York Giants. Wilson did cough up a fumble in the fourth quarter with the game on the line, but Pittsburgh's defense forced a turnover to give him the ball right back. He was otherwise sharp on Monday night, completing passes deep downfield to receivers
George Pickens,
Calvin Austin III, and
Van Jefferson. Austin was on the receiving end of Wilson's lone touchdown pass of the night, a beautiful 29-yard lob that gave the Steelers a two-possession lead in the fourth quarter. Wilson will take a two-game winning streak as the starter into a Week 9 bye before a road matchup with a fellow 6-2 team, the Washington Commanders.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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