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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 16, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | 5.12 | 9 |
| 2 | DK Metcalf | WR | PIT | 6.06 | 9 |
| 3 | Rico Dowdle | RB | PIT | 7.03 | 9 |
| 4 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | PIT | 7.05 | 9 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Defense | DEF | PIT | 13.08 | 9 |
Jaylen Warren
Jaylen Warren's current ADP is 5.12, which is the 12th pick of the 5th round, and 60th selection overall.
DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf's current ADP is 6.06, which is the 6th pick of the 6th round, and 66th selection overall.
Rico Dowdle
Rico Dowdle's current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 75th selection overall.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Michael Pittman Jr.'s current ADP is 7.05, which is the 5th pick of the 7th round, and 77th selection overall.
Pittsburgh Defense
Pittsburgh Defense's current ADP is 13.08, which is the 8th pick of the 13th round, and 151st 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
Darnell Washington, Darnell Washington the Clear TE2 in Pittsburgh Going into Week 2
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington stands out for his size at 6-foot-7 and 264 points. But in fantasy football leagues, he is not a big target on the waiver wire after the team's Week 1 season-opening win on Sunday over the Atlanta Falcons. The 25-year-old played 64% of the offensive snaps in the opener, with fellow TE Pat Freiermuth playing a team-high 73% of the snaps against Atlanta. Freiermuth had the much better day production-wise, too, catching all five of his targets for 46 yards and the only offensive touchdown of the game for the Steelers. Washington contributed two catches on his two targets for just 18 yards. He did not see a target until the second half as his minimum pass-catching role for the team continues. The former third-rounder from Georgia in 2023 had a career-high 31 catches on 43 targets for 364 yards and just one touchdown in 16 regular-season games in 2025. Washington is unlikely to become fantasy-relevant in two-TE leagues unless Freiermuth misses time with an injury. He is currently rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues.
Darnell Washington player page.
September 15, 2026 7:47 PM EST
Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Offer Much Streaming Appeal in Week 2
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a tough matchup with the New England Patriots in Week 2. Rodgers had a somewhat pedestrian performance in the Steelers' 20-13 season-opening victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He completed 24 out of 40 pass attempts (60%) for 221 yards and one touchdown. He did not throw an interception. Rodgers averaged just 5.5 yards per attempt and was sacked twice. The Patriots held the Seattle Seahawks to just 200 yards passing in Week 1, although Sam Darnold was injured early and the Seahawks had to rely on Drew Lock at quarterback. The Patriots also boasted one of the NFL's best passing defenses in 2025. Rodgers is currently rostered in just 10% of Yahoo leagues and can likely stay on the waiver wire for Week 2 in most formats.
September 15, 2026 6:20 PM EST
Pat Freiermuth, Pat Freiermuth Back on Fantasy Radars After Encouraging Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth got his 2026 season started on the right foot, recording five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown on five targets in his team's Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Freiermuth had the least productive season of his career on a per-game basis in 2025, hauling in 42 receptions for 486 yards and four touchdowns on 54 targets across 17 games (eight starts). However, the team enters 2026 with a new play-caller in head coach Mike McCarthy and parted ways with tight ends Jonnu Smith and Connor Heyward over the offseason. While Steelers tight end Darnell Washington remains a part of the team's offense, Freiermuth was on the field for 73% of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps in Week 1. If Freiermuth's usage ticks back up this season, he could re-emerge as a solid tight end streamer for fantasy managers.
September 15, 2026 12:59 PM EST
Jaylen Warren, Jaylen Warren Remains the RB1 on Steelers' Depth Chart
The Pittsburgh Steelers did not make any changes to their official depth chart as they head into a Week 2 battle on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday, according to Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. Running back Jaylen Warren had a team-high 10 carries for 46 yards in the Week 1 season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons and added five catches on six targets for another 27 yards, and he is still listed as the team's RB1 on the depth chart over Rico Dowdle. In his Steelers debut on Sunday, Dowdle had two fewer carries (eight) than Warren, running for just 15 yards (1.9 yards per carry). He caught two of his five targets for six yards. The 27-year-old Warren also lost a fumble, and although the distribution of touches between him and Dowdle was pretty even, Warren was much more efficient with the ball in his hands. Going into the Week 2 matchup this weekend against the Pats, Warren should be the slight fantasy favorite at RB for the Steelers, especially in PPR leagues.
September 15, 2026 8:16 AM EST
Rico Dowdle, Rico Dowdle Delivers Poor Output Despite Sizable Role
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle rushed for just 15 yards on eight carries during Sunday's Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He also caught two of his five targets for an additonal six receiving yards. Between carries and targets, Dowdle had 13 opportunities, which is still a somewhat reasonable result. The biggest issue was that he was wildly efficient on the ground and through the air, averaging 1.9 yards per carry and 3.0 yards per catch. Enerting the season, it seemed like Dowdle was going to split the volume from this backfield with Jaylen Warren, but the latter ended up leading the way on Sunday. For now, we're inclined to believe we'll see similar backfield dynamics next week and beyond. Warren has earned the right to touch the ball 15+ times per game as a top-25 fantasy running back while Dowdle is still in more of the low-end RB3/flex tier for now.
September 13, 2026 3:57 PM EST
