Fitzpatrick made 64 tackles (43 solo) and three pass breakups across 10 regular-season games in 2023. Fitzpatrick missed seven total games in 2023 due to a combination of knee and hand injuries, but he managed to return to health in time for Pittsburgh's wild-card playoff loss to the Bills, a game in which he logged 10 tackles (five solo). In just 10 regular-season appearances, five of Fitzpatrick's games saw him achieve double-digit tackle totals. The 27-year-old remains one of the league's true standout safeties, with big-play potential to lend him serious fantasy upside as well. Fitzpatrick has three years remaining on his contract with the Steelers.
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Fitzpatrick made 64 tackles (43 solo) and three pass breakups across 10 regular-season games in 2023. Fitzpatrick missed seven total games in 2023 due to a combination of knee and hand injuries, but he managed to return to health in time for Pittsburgh's wild-card playoff loss to the Bills, a game in which he logged 10 tackles (five solo). In just 10 regular-season appearances, five of Fitzpatrick's games saw him achieve double-digit tackle totals. The 27-year-old remains one of the league's true standout safeties, with big-play potential to lend him serious fantasy upside as well. Fitzpatrick has three years remaining on his contract with the Steelers.
Fitzpatrick has missed Pittsburgh's last three games, and he was unable to practice all week, so it's not a surprise that the All-Pro safety won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Trenton Thompson and Miles Killebrew will both likely see increased snaps in the Steelers' secondary in Fitzpatrick's stead.
Fitzpatrick was set to undergo an MRI on Monday, but one way or the other, he'll have to sit out at least one game as he recovers from his hamstring injury. Keanu Neal will probably start at safety versus the Titans in Fitzpatrick's absence.
Fitzpatrick finished Sunday's game with two tackles before leaving in the first quarter. The MRI on Monday will determine the severity of the injury and whether Fitzpatrick will miss time. He will have an uphill battle to play in Week 9 against the Titans on Thursday night.
Fitzpatrick was initially ruled doubtful to return after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first quarter and will finish the game with two tackles. The Steelers' secondary will miss the veteran presence of Fitzpatrick and will rely on Elijah Riley and Damontae Kazee to step up at free safety alongside strong safety Keanu Neal.
Fitzpatrick had two tackles before exiting the game in the first quarter. With his return Sunday in doubt, Elijah Riley and Damontae Kazee will be candidates to see an increase in defensive snaps.
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
11/17/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 207 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk (MIA)
Birthplace
Old Bridge, NJ, USA
Position
SAF
College
Alabama
Experience
7th season
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2019 - Present
(5 seasons)
Miami Dolphins
2018 - 2020
(2 seasons)
Previous Game
17
Final
31
10
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Post Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
5
5
0
0
2023 Regular Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
43
21
0
0
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Recent games
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SACK YDS
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INT
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DEF
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TFL
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Post Season
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1/15
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L 17-31
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5
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5
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10
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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Regular Season
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12/16
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L 13-30
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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12/7
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L 18-21
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2
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3
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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|
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12/3
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L 10-24
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4
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1
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10/29
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L 10-20
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2
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0
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2
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10/22
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W 24-17
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6
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5
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11
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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