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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 September 9, 2026.

#	Name	Pos	Team	ADP	Bye
1	Jaylen Warren	RB	PIT	6.03	9
2	DK Metcalf	WR	PIT	6.04	9
3	Rico Dowdle	RB	PIT	7.05	9
4	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	PIT	7.05	9
5	Pittsburgh Defense	DEF	PIT	12.11	9
6	Chris Boswell	PK	PIT	13.08	9
7	Germie Bernard	WR	PIT	14.05	9
8	Aaron Rodgers	QB	PIT	16.03	9

Jaylen Warren

Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 6.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 6th round, and 63rd selection overall.

DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf's current ADP is 6.04, which is the 4th pick of the 6th round, and 63rd selection overall.

Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle's current ADP is 7.05, which is the 5th pick of the 7th round, and 76th selection overall.

Michael Pittman Jr.

Michael Pittman Jr.'s current ADP is 7.05, which is the 5th pick of the 7th round, and 76th selection overall.

Pittsburgh Defense

Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 12.11, which is the 11th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.

Chris Boswell

Chris Boswell's current ADP is 13.08, which is the 8th pick of the 13th round, and 151st selection overall.

Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 161st selection overall.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers'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

Pat Freiermuth, Pat Freiermuth Not Worth Chasing Before Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is still easy to find on waiver wires, but Week 1 is not the spot to get cute. He caught 41 passes for 486 yards and four touchdowns on 54 targets last season, and while Jonnu Smith is gone, Pittsburgh added Michael Pittman Jr. to a group that already includes DK Metcalf and Roman Wilson. Freiermuth is still the starting tight end, so there is at least a path to more work than he saw in 2025. The matchup is the problem. Atlanta allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to tight ends last season, and the current Week 1 rankings have Freiermuth at TE25. He is rostered in only 6% of Yahoo leagues and is best viewed as a 14-team option for now. In a 10- or 12-team league, there are better tight ends to chase before Sunday.

Pat Freiermuth player page.

September 8, 2026 11:21 AM EST

Rico Dowdle, Rico Dowdle Listed as RB2 on Steelers' Depth Chart

Running back Rico Dowdle is listed as the No. 2 RB on the Pittsburgh Steelers' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's Week 1 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, Sept. 13, according to PGH Steelers Now's Alan Saunders. Fantasy managers should not read too much into this, as Dowdle is fully expected to be head coach Mike McCarthy's preferred option out of the backfield on early downs in 2026, and if he stays healthy, the 28-year-old could have a path to a third straight 1,000-rushing season with his third different team in the last three years. Jaylen Warren is likely listed as the RB1 on the depth chart because he is the incumbent of Pittsburgh's backfield. Dowdle handled a career-high 236 carries for 1,076 yards and a career-high six rushing touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in 2025 with the Carolina Panthers, adding 39 receptions for 297 yards and an additional score through the air. As the Steelers' preferred early-down option, Dowdle will have more fantasy value in standard-scoring leagues as an RB3/flex going into the Week 1 tilt this Sunday against Atlanta.

Rico Dowdle player page.

September 8, 2026 8:59 AM EST

Jaylen Warren, Jaylen Warren Listed as Starter on Steelers' Depth Chart

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is listed as the team's RB1 on their unofficial depth chart heading into a Week 1 meeting against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, according to Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. Newcomer Rico Dowdle is expected to be the leader on early downs in Pittsburgh's backfield, but Warren is the incumbent at the position. Fantasy managers should take the Steelers' latest depth chart with a grain of salt, as Dowdle should still have a sizeable role in his first year in the Steel City, with a path to a third straight 1,000-rushing season with his third team in the last three years if he can stay healthy. Warren, meanwhile, could be a sneaky low-end RB2/high-end RB3/flex in point-per-reception fantasy leagues as the Steelers' primary receiving back out of the backfield. The 27-year-old former undrafted free agent from Oklahoma State did have a career-high 61 receptions for 370 yards back in 2023 in his second year in the league, and he could be a staple in PPR leagues with quarterback Aaron Rodgers showing a high tendency for dump-offs and checkdowns in this offense. Last year, Warren had 40 receptions on 45 targets for 333 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 16 regular-season games, and that was with Kenny Gainwell catching a whopping 73 passes for 486 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver.

Jaylen Warren player page.

September 8, 2026 8:50 AM EST

Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers Holds Deep-League Appeal with Improved Supporting Cast

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a viable fantasy option in deeper leagues this season. Rodgers lacks true rushing upside, and he's certainly past his peak even as a passer. After all, he has confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last. Nevertheless, he continues to hold deep-league appeal, given the Steelers' improved wide receiver room. Pittsburgh made a diligent effort to improve its pass-catching unit this offseason, acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts. Pittman is coming off a WR18 finish, fueled by 80 catches and seven touchdowns. The unit also features DK Metcalf, who is back for his second year in Pittsburgh after catching 59 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. Beyond the receiver room, Rodgers should also get support in the passing game from Jaylen Warren and Pat Freiermuth. As it stands, the veteran quarterback ranks as the QB27 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings. He currently has an ADP of 218.7, which means he'll be available on the waiver wire in many leagues.

Aaron Rodgers player page.

September 5, 2026 2:45 PM EST

Pat Freiermuth, Pat Freiermuth Has More Receiving Work Up for Grabs

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth should have a little more room to operate after spending last season stuck in a crowded rotation. Freiermuth played just over half of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps and saw 54 targets, the exact same number as Jonnu Smith. Smith is gone now after being released in March, leaving Freiermuth, Darnell Washington and Robert Tonyan in the tight end room. That doesn't mean Washington disappears. He actually played slightly more snaps than Freiermuth last season and should remain heavily involved, especially as a blocker. There is still less competition than a year ago, when Freiermuth fell to 41 catches for 486 yards and four touchdowns after posting a 65-653-7 line in 2024. He also showed some early chemistry with Aaron Rodgers this summer, including a 23-yard touchdown during a two-minute drill in camp. DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. will command plenty of targets, but Smith's departure gives Freiermuth a better chance to stay on the field and get back into the TE2 conversation.