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Steelers Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Pittsburgh Steelers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of August 26, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | 5.10 | 9 |
| 2 | DK Metcalf | WR | PIT | 6.05 | 9 |
| 3 | Rico Dowdle | RB | PIT | 7.02 | 9 |
| 4 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | PIT | 7.03 | 9 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Defense | DEF | PIT | 12.01 | 9 |
| 6 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT | 14.03 | 9 |
| 7 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | PIT | 14.10 | 9 |
| 8 | Germie Bernard | WR | PIT | 15.01 | 9 |
| 9 | Kaden Wetjen | WR | PIT | 15.04 | 9 |
| 10 | Pat Freiermuth | TE | PIT | 16.03 | 9 |
Jaylen Warren
Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 5.10, which is the 10th pick of the 5th round, and 58th selection overall.
DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf's current ADP is 6.05, which is the 5th pick of the 6th round, and 64th selection overall.
Rico Dowdle
Rico Dowdle's current ADP is 7.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 7th round, and 74th selection overall.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Michael Pittman Jr.'s current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 74th selection overall.
Pittsburgh Defense
Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 12.01, which is the 1st pick of the 12th round, and 132nd selection overall.
Chris Boswell
Chris Boswell's current ADP is 14.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 14th round, and 159th selection overall.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers's current ADP is 14.10, which is the 10th pick of the 14th round, and 166th selection overall.
Germie Bernard
Germie Bernard's current ADP is 15.01, which is the 1st pick of the 15th round, and 169th selection overall.
Kaden Wetjen
Kaden Wetjen's current ADP is 15.04, which is the 4th pick of the 15th round, and 172nd selection overall.
Pat Freiermuth
Pat Freiermuth's current ADP is 16.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 16th round, and 183rd selection overall.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Home | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1 | Away | New York Jets |
| 2 | Home | Seattle Seahawks |
| 3 | Away | New England Patriots |
| 6 | Home | Cleveland Browns |
| 7 | Away | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 8 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 9 | Home | Indianapolis Colts |
| 10 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 11 | Home | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 12 | Away | Chicago Bears |
| 13 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 14 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 15 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
| 16 | Away | Detroit Lions |
| 17 | Away | Cleveland Browns |
| 18 | Home | Baltimore Ravens |
Pittsburgh Steelers News
Germie Bernard, Germie Bernard Requiring Patience in Redraft Leagues?
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard may not have an immediate impact, requiring fantasy managers to be patient in redraft leagues. Bernard was held to zero catches on one target during Week 2 of the preseason, despite the fact that he could have handled an increased role with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined. Nevertheless, the rookie took a backseat, leaving the door open for Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek to produce instead. The 22-year-old out of Alabama continues to possess upside in dynasty fantasy leagues, but his value in redraft formats is severely limited as long as he's fourth or fifth on the wide receiver depth chart.
August 24, 2026 8:21 PM EST
Pat Freiermuth, Pat Freiermuth Gearing Up for Bounce-Back 2026 Season
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is earning his starting spot on the depth chart with a heavy practice load to round out the preseason. According to Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot, Freiermuth ranked third on the team in targets (13) and tied for second-most receptions (11) through seven preseason practices. The sixth-year veteran is coming off a disappointing 2025 season when his pass-catching abilities were tempered by former offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and he logged just 41 receptions for 486 yards and four touchdowns. Fellow tight end Darnell Washington has caught more targets during preseason play, but the heavy practice load suggests Freiermuth will be Aaron Rodgers' preferred third-down target. Freiermuth should be viewed as a late-round or streaming TE with upside.
August 24, 2026 7:32 PM EST
Michael Pittman Jr., Michael Pittman Jr. Back at Practice on Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (hamstring), who had not practiced since Aug. 8 due to a hamstring injury, returned to training camp practice on Monday and was seen stretching in pads, according to Chris Ward of Steelers Now. In addition to Pittman, the Steelers got top wideout DK Metcalf back from an undisclosed injury that kept him out since Aug. 8 as well. Barring setbacks, both Pittman and Metcalf should be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. After being acquired by Pittsburgh in an offseason trade with the Indianapolis Colts, he will help add much-needed WR depth behind Metcalf for quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2026. But in an offense that could remain ground-based under new head coach Mike McCarthy and with an aging QB, Pittman will not suddenly have newfound fantasy football upside in the Steel City. The 28-year-old pass-catcher had a career-high seven touchdowns in 17 games in 2025 in his final year in Indy, but he also went for just 784 yards, which were his fewest since his rookie campaign in 2020. RotoBaller has Pittman ranked as the WR43 going into his first year with the Steelers.
Michael Pittman Jr. player page.
August 24, 2026 8:44 AM EST
DK Metcalf, DK Metcalf Returns to Practice, Says He's 100 Percent
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (undisclosed) was in pads as he returned to training camp practice on Monday, according to Chris Ward of Steelers Now. Metcalf is returning for the first time since suffering an undisclosed injury in practice back on Aug. 8. The veteran wideout said last week that he felt fine and that he is 100% healthy. He said he would be available if it were the regular season. Along with Metcalf, new pass-catcher Michael Pittman Jr. (hamstring) also returned to practice on Monday as the team gears up for the Week 1 regular-season opener in a few weeks. The Steelers were playing it safe the last couple of weeks with their top two WRs, but they should both be ready for the season opener as quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top targets. The 28-year-old Metcalf caught 59 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns in 15 regular-season starts in 2025 in his first year in the Steel City. Fantasy managers shouldn't necessarily bank on a bounce-back to the 1,000-yard mark for Metcalf in his eighth year in the league with an aging QB in his final season and after the addition of Pittman, who Rodgers could lean on heavily as a short-area target.
August 24, 2026 8:39 AM EST
Rico Dowdle, Rico Dowdle Splits First-Team Work in Preseason Debut
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle turned five carries into 18 rushing yards and caught his lone target for two yards in a 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets. While teammate Jaylen Warren took the field first with the starters, Dowdle ultimately played 10 snaps to Warren's nine and finished with one additional touch. The seventh-year pro handled the entirety of Pittsburgh's second drive before splitting work with Warren on the third possession. Dowdle is unlikely to command a workhorse role as long as Warren stays healthy, but he should still see plenty of opportunities both on the ground and through the air as a reliable pass-catching option for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He profiles as a fantasy RB3 with upside if the Steelers' offense takes a step forward under new head coach Mike McCarthy.
August 21, 2026 10:02 PM EST
