Fantasy Football News

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense struggled in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11. Pittsburgh managed just one sack and was unable to force a turnover in the loss.

Fantasy Impact: The Steelers defense just couldn't come up with any big plays. They will be a solid fantasy option in Week 12 against the Bengals.

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell missed his lone field goal, a 44-yard attempt, in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Boswell missed a 44-yard attempt in the second quarter and didn't get any other chances with his offense struggling to move the ball against Cleveland's defense. He should bounce back against a weak Cincinnati defense in Week 12.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Nick Vannett caught a seven-yard pass in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Vannett continues to play sparingly for the Steelers. He will take on the Bengals in Week 12.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald caught 3-of-7 targets for 33 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: McDonald tied with Johnny Holton for the team lead in targets. The veteran tight end has yet to clear 40 receiving yards in a game this season. He will face the Bengals in Week 12.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Tevin Jones caught 2-of-4 targets for 24 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Jones made his first appearance of the year after spending time on Pittsburgh's practice squad. Pittsburgh will face the Bengals in Week 12.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Johnny Holton caught 1-of-7 targets for 18 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Holton saw extra work with JuJu Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson both leaving early with concussions. Holton was targeted on several deep shots down the field but he couldn't connect with Mason Rudolph on any of them. Pittsburgh will face the Bengals in Week 12.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught 3-of-5 targets for 49 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Washington watched as JuJu Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson both left early with concussions. The second-year wideout is starting to trend upwards, having caught 13 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown over his past three games. He will face the Bengals in Week 12.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Trey Edmunds carried the ball three times for 11 yards and added three catches for 27 yards in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Edmunds saw some extra playing time with James Conner leaving early after reaggravating a shoulder injury. Edmunds can be treated as a low-end flex if Conner doesn't play in Week 12 against the Bengals.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels carried the ball five times for 26 yards and added five catches for 19 yards and a touchdown in a 21-7 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Samuels saw a larger role once starter James Conner reaggravated a shoulder injury and didn't return. Samuels would be a must-start in Week 12 against the Bengals if Conner doesn't suit up.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 23-of-44 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown, and four interceptions in a 21-7 loss to the Browns.

Fantasy Impact: Rudolph struggled to move the ball in the game and took four sacks. His touchdown was a short pass to Jaylen Samuels in the third quarter. Rudolph will look to bounce back in Week 12 against the Bengals.

Cameron Heyward registered five solo tackles, one assisted tackle, one TFL, and one QB hit, as the Steelers succumbed to the Browns, 21-7.

Fantasy Impact: Though he didn't impact the game as much as he usually does, Heyward still had a decent performance by racking a season-high in solo tackles. He is currently on pace for his best statistical season ever and will try to sustain is his output next week against Cincinnati.

Minkah Fitzpatrick recorded just two assisted tackles in the Steelers' 21-7 loss to the Browns.

Fantasy Impact: With four interceptions in the previous three games and two touchdowns in the last two weeks, Fitzpatrick was bound to regress in some manner. However, today's game marks the first time he failed to record a solo tackle in his career and is his worst statistical game at this point in his young career. He and the Steelers will try to get back on track against the winless Bengals in Week 12.

Devin Bush logged two solo tackles, three assisted tackles, and one TFL, as the Steelers fell to the Browns, 21-7.

Fantasy Impact: After a fantastic start to the season, Bush has cooled considerably and hasn't hit double-digit scoring since Week 6. Perhaps a game against the lowly Bengals in Week 12 will kickstart a strong finish to the season for the rookie.

T.J. Watt registered four total tackles, one TFL, one sack, two QB hits, and pass breakup in a 21-7 loss to Cleveland.

Fantasy Impact: After a run of dominance by the Steelers' defense, they couldn't quite get to Baker Mayfield today. However, Watt did record the only sack against Mayfield and is approaching his career-high of 13 sacks set last year. He currently sits at 10.5 through 10 games and will try to add to that total against the Bengals after their extended break.

Myles Garrett finished tonight's 21-7 win over the Steelers with one solo tackle, three QB hits, and an ejection for clubbing Mason Rudolph in the head with a helmet in the closing moments of the game.

Fantasy Impact: Garrett's inexcusable behavior warrants a severe fine and suspension, and it will be interesting to see how the league handles this unprecedented case. It should be considered a miracle for the Browns and Garrett if he were to only miss one or two games.

Morgan Burnett exited tonight's game against the Steelers late in the second quarter and was quickly ruled out with an injury to his Achilles' tendon. He was playing well up until that point, with three solo tackles, two assisted tackles, one TFL, two pass breakups, and an INT.

Fantasy Impact: The Browns' defense took multiple hits today with Myles Garrett and Damarious Randall facing possible suspensions for their misdeeds against the Steelers. While the extent of Burnetts' injury is unknown, anytime a player goes down in a non-contact play does not bode well for the future.

Juston Burris logged four solo tackles, one assisted tackle, one QB hit, one pass defended, one INT, and a forced fumble on his lone sack, as the Browns came out on top, 21-7 against the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact: Burris' strip-sack didn't end up as a takeaway for the Browns' defense, but it did prevent the driving Steelers from picking up points in the waning moments of the second quarter. His late interception of Mason Rudolph in the fourth quarter also completely ended any hope for Pittsburgh to mount a comeback. With starting safeties Morgan Burnett suffering an Achilles' injury and Damarious Randall facing a possible suspension for his hit on Diontae Johnson, Burris will probably be thrust into action once again when the Browns take on the Dolphins.

Joe Schobert recorded seven solo tackles, three assisted tackles, two TFLs, one sack, two QB hits, four passes defended, and two INT, as the Browns won an ugly game against the Steelers, 21-7.

Fantasy Impact: Schobert's interceptions were just two of the four that the Cleveland defense forced from Mason Rudolph. His second one was especially important, as the Steelers were trying to mount a comeback in a one-possession game late in the fourth quarter, and his takeaway directly led to a score that essentially iced the game. Schobert and the Browns take on the Dolphins in a week and a half.

The Cleveland Browns defense played well in a 21-7 win over the Steelers in Week 11. Cleveland picked up four interceptions and four sacks in the win.

Fantasy Impact: It was a dominant performance by the Browns, although they may have to play without star pass rusher Myles Garrett for a while. Garrett was involved in an ugly brawl at the end of the game and is probably looking at a lengthy suspension. Cleveland's defense will be a top option against the Dolphins in Week 12.

Cleveland Browns kicker Austin Seibert had a forgettable day in a 21-7 win over the Steelers. Seibert missed both of his field-goal attempts in the win, although he was 3-for-3 on extra points.

Fantasy Impact: The first miss came on a bad snap and hold, so it is hard to blame Seibert for that one. The second miss came on a 50-yard attempt that wasn't even close. Seibert will look to bounce back in Week 12 against the Dolphins.