Pittsburgh Steelers

Mitch Trubisky is expected to start at quarterback when the Steelers face the Patriots in Week 14. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kenny Pickett (ankle) was unable to finish Sunday's game against the Cardinals and will now miss "a couple of weeks," according to Schefter. That puts Trubisky in line to face New England on Thursday night. He's not a reliable fantasy option right now, though Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, and George Pickens should continue to warrant consideration for your lineups.

Kenny Pickett (ankle) is expected to miss "a couple of weeks" after injuring himself during Week 13 versus the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pickett completed seven passes for 70 yards before departing on Sunday. He was replaced by Mitch Trubisky, who is expected to draw the start when the Steelers face the Patriots on Thursday evening.

The Steelers D/ST allowed 24 points while picking up two sacks in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Pittsburgh's defense held the Cardinals to 10 points in the first half but Arizona got the ground game going as the contest went on. The Steelers will draw a plus matchup in Week 14 against the Patriots.

Chris Boswell made one of his two field goals and his lone extra point in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Boswell hit from 29 yards out and missed on a 45-yard attempt in the loss to Arizona. The veteran kicker has now made 22 of his 24 field goals in 2023. He will kick against the Patriots in Week 14.

Pat Freiermuth caught three of his five targets for 29 yards in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Freiermuth was unable to follow up on his nine-catch, 120-yard performance last week. The veteran tight end has been held to three or fewer catches in all but one of his seven contests this season. He will be a low-end TE1 in Week 14 against the Patriots.

Allen Robinson II caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Robinson has barely been a part of the Pittsburgh offense this season as he hasn't been over 29 yards since Week 1 against the 49ers. He will not be a recommended fantasy option in Week 14 against the Patriots.

Diontae Johnson caught four of his five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson scored the Steelers' only touchdown of the afternoon on a two-yard pass from Mitch Trubisky with 4:30 left in the fourth quarter. The goes as Johnson's second TD of the season after he didn't score at all in 2022. He will be a low-end WR2 in Week 14 against the Patriots.

George Pickens caught four of his five targets for 86 yards in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Pickens led the Steelers in receiving yards in the loss in Week 13. He got off to a fast start, hauling in two passes for 51 yards on the Steelers' first drive of the game. Pickens will be a WR3 in Week 14 against the Patriots.

Najee Harris carried the ball 16 times for 63 yards and added two receptions for 14 yards in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Harris got the start and out-carried Jaylen Warren 16-to-nine in the loss, an encouraging development after Warren had been playing ahead of him over the past few games. The veteran has been trending up of late as he has three touchdowns over his past five games. Harris will be a low-end RB2 in Week 14 against the Patriots.

Jaylen Warren carried the ball nine times for 59 yards and lost four yards on his lone catch in a 24-10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact: Warren played behind Najee Harris in this one as Harris got all of the running back touches on Pittsburgh's first two drives and out-carried the former 16-to-9. Warren will remain a flex option in Week 14 against the Patriots.

Steelers RB Anthony McFarland Jr. is officially inactive for a Week 13 matchup with the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: McFarland did not appear on this week’s injury report and will remain a healthy scratch for the Steelers. Fantasy managers can leave the 24-year-old on the waiver wire.

Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. (Source: Brooke Pryor on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: This marks the first time in almost a month that the veteran safety has logged a full practice. If he can continue that trend for the remainder of the week, he is likely going to make his return against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Darnell Washington caught his lone target for 10 yards in the Steelers’ 16-10 win over the Bengals.

Fantasy Impact: Washington continues to see limited targets in his rookie season. The 22-year-old can be safely left out of fantasy lineups this season.

Calvin Austin III caught his lone targets for five yards in the Steelers’ 16-10 win over the Bengals.

Fantasy Impact: Austin continues to see limited targets in the Steelers’ offense. Head coach Mike Tomlin also indicated that Austin suffered an ankle injury. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his status heading into a Week 13 matchup with the Cardinals.

Steelers S Keanu Neal (ribs) did not participate in practice Wednesday. (Source: Steelers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Neal suffered a rib injury during the Steelers’ win Sunday over the Packers. The 28-year-old veteran will look to log practice time over the next two days to suit up against the Browns on Sunday.

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday. (Source: Steelers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Heyward recently returned from a groin injury that cost him six games of the 2023 season. The 34-year-old veteran will likely be dealing with lingering effects from the injury throughout the season. Heyward will need to log practice time over the next two days in order to suit up against the Browns on Sunday.

Steelers LB Kwon Alexander suffered a torn Achilles Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: A massive blow for the Steelers as they lose another linebacker to a season-ending injury. The Steelers will likely add to their linebacker depth before a Week 11 game with the Browns.

Connor Heyward caught three of his four targets for 32 yards in a 23-19 win over the Packers in Week 10.

Fantasy Impact: Heyward wound up finishing second on the team in receiving yards in the win. The second-year tight end has 10 catches over his past three games, but he could be headed back to a reserve role with Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) expected to return from injured reserve in Week 11 against Cleveland.

The Steelers have elevated S Trenton Thompson from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game with the Packers. (Source: Ray Fittipaldo on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Thompson has yet to appear in a game this season. The 25-year-old’s elevation will provide the Steelers’ with some depth in their secondary against Jordan Love and the Packers.

The Steelers have elevated LB Tariq Carpenter from their practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game with the Packers. (Source: Ray Fittipaldo on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Carpenter will provide the Steelers with some depth at linebacker Sunday as they look to deal with the loss of Cole Holcomb. The 24-year-old should see playing time on both defense and special teams against the Packers.