Washington secured 19 of 25 targets for 200 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024. Washington's production improved slightly in 2024 after he secured seven of 10 targets for 61 yards over 17 regular-season appearances as a rookie last year. However, the 23-year-old wasn't a reliable fantasy option, recording double-digit receiving yards in just six appearances and being held without a catch in four of the final five games of the regular season. Pat Freiermuth signed a four-year contract extension with the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season, and as long as he remains healthy next season, it seems unlikely that Washington will have much fantasy potential.
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2482rushing yards
1043receiving yards
900tackles
72interceptions
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG R. Wilson,QB1121433663.7%2,482225.61653321995.6M. Killebrew,SAF17010.0%00.0000039.6J. Fields,QB1010616165.8%1,106110.6511612493.3K. Allen,QB111100.0%1919.00000118.8Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD G. Pickens,WR142-6-3.04-0.401100J. Ward,RB45224.475.50001R. Wilson,QB11431553.61914.125016N. Harris,RB172631,0434.03661.4604950J. Warren,RB151205114.32234.1122128A. Shampklin,RB36172.855.70021J. Fields,QB10622894.73028.9562119C. Patterson,RB13321354.21410.401107Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD G. Pickens,WR14591039001534464.3215.037P. Freiermuth,TE1765786531073038.4279.032M. Williams,WR99131321513214.711.05D. Washington,TE1719252001112911.8126.09N. Harris,RB173648283803216.6329.013B. Skowronek,WR105569140236.929.04C. Heyward,TE17684071162.47.03J. Pierre,CB150100000.00.00J. Warren,RB153847310802920.7315.016S. Miller,WR135969140215.333.02V. Jefferson,WR1724402761224316.278.012C. Austin III,WR1736585481545532.2152.018Z. Frazier,C1500-2002-0.1-2.00B. Johnson,WR31199093.04.00C. Patterson,RB1312148071206.256.05M. Pruitt,TE126104071183.316.02Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD G. Pickens, WR14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Kuntz, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Lowry, DT12 1 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Fitzpatrick, SAF17 62 34 96 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 0 J. Ward, RB4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Robinson, LB17 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Moon, LB13 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Highsmith, LB11 28 17 45 6 40 9 2 0 0 1 0 0 M. Killebrew, SAF17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Seumalo, G13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Skowronek, WR10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Herbig, LB13 13 9 22 5.5 41.5 5 0 0 0 4 1 0 C. Heyward, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Trice Jr., CB6 15 6 21 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 P. Wilson, LB17 47 25 72 0 0 3 2 1 0 1 2 0 J. Pierre, CB15 8 4 12 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 M. Adams, DT11 9 5 14 1 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Elliott, SAF15 72 36 108 0 0 4 6 1 0 2 3 0 S. Miller, WR13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Ogunjobi, DT15 16 25 41 1.5 11 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Heyward, DT17 35 36 71 8 62 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 D. Jackson, CB15 28 10 38 0 0 2 8 5 0 0 1 0 K. Benton, DL17 16 20 36 1 11 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 A. Ogundeji, OLB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 T. Matakevich, LB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Queen, LB17 65 64 129 1 4 6 7 0 0 2 1 0 B. Bishop Jr., CB17 25 14 39 0.5 3 2 7 4 0 0 1 0 J. Fields, QB10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Leota, LB1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Sutton, CB9 7 8 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 B. Jones, OT17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. McCormick, G17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Leal, DE5 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Edmunds, SAF5 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Williams, TE6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Smith, LB8 6 7 13 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 M. Pruitt, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Watt, LB17 40 21 61 11.5 79.5 19 4 0 0 6 2 0 E. Roberts, LB17 24 22 46 1 9 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 D. Kazee, SAF15 22 9 31 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 J. Porter Jr., CB16 53 17 70 0 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 I. Loudermilk, DT16 10 7 17 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 -
passing yards
270rushing yards
17receiving yards
87tackles
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name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD G. Pickens,WR155871713687.021.04P. Freiermuth,TE1341550915.05.00M. Williams,WR112373703737.017.01D. Washington,TE11399099.05.00N. Harris,RB133411402141.049.01J. Warren,RB1451950719.028.01V. Jefferson,WR122371913037.00.01C. Austin III,WR112252502525.01.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD M. Fitzpatrick, SAF1 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Highsmith, LB1 1 1 2 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Killebrew, SAF1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Skowronek, WR1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Herbig, LB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Wilson, LB1 3 3 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Adams, DT1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Elliott, SAF1 5 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 L. Ogunjobi, DT1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Heyward, DT1 3 7 10 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Jackson, CB1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Benton, DL1 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Queen, LB1 4 6 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Sutton, CB1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Watt, LB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Roberts, LB1 7 7 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Kazee, SAF1 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Porter Jr., CB1 6 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 I. Loudermilk, DT1 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Washington secured 19 of 25 targets for 200 yards and a touchdown over 17 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024. Washington's production improved slightly in 2024 after he secured seven of 10 targets for 61 yards over 17 regular-season appearances as a rookie last year. However, the 23-year-old wasn't a reliable fantasy option, recording double-digit receiving yards in just six appearances and being held without a catch in four of the final five games of the regular season. Pat Freiermuth signed a four-year contract extension with the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season, and as long as he remains healthy next season, it seems unlikely that Washington will have much fantasy potential.
Fields failed to complete his lone pass attempt and played two snaps in the Steelers' 28-14 loss to the Ravens this past Saturday in the wild-card round. During the regular season, Fields completed 106 of 161 pass attempts for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and an interception while rushing 62 times for 289 yards and five touchdowns over 10 appearances. He began the season as the team's starter while Russell Wilson recovered from a preseason injury and led the Steelers to a 4-2 start, but Fields topped 200 passing yards in just two of those appearances. The Steelers turned to Wilson as their starter afterward, and Fields played just 12 offensive snaps over the remainder of the regular season. While Pittsburgh's record with Fields as the starting quarterback was encouraging, the 2021 first-round pick enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and could have some trouble finding a guaranteed starting job.
Patterson rushed 32 times for 135 yards while securing 12 of 14 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown across 13 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024. Patterson began the regular season on a high note, racking up double-digit yards in three of the first four weeks. However, he missed the next four games due to an ankle injury and didn't generate nearly as much production upon his return. He played single-digit snaps on offense in each of the team's final five regular-season games and was limited exclusively to work on special teams in Pittsburgh's wild-card loss to the Ravens. The 2013 first-rounder still has one more year left on his contract with the Steelers after signing a two-year, $6 million contract with the team in March. While Najee Harris will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and Jaylen Warren will be a restricted free agent, Patterson expressed displeasure with his postseason role following the team's loss to the Ravens, so it's unclear whether he'll see an uptick in work next year if he remains with the team.
Boswell converted 41 of 44 field-goal attempts while making all 35 of his extra-point tries over 17 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024. Boswell was a bright spot for the Steelers during the 2024 campaign, as he set career-best marks in field goals made and makes from 50-plus yards while staying healthy for a second consecutive season. The 33-year-old still has two years remaining on his contract, and the Steelers are unlikely to be motivated to seek out another option ahead of the 2025 season given his production this year.
Austin secured 36 of 58 targets for 548 yards and four touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024. Although Austin consistently lagged behind Van Jefferson in snap counts in 2024, Austin was the more productive receiver, doubling Jefferson's production in receiving yards and touchdowns. Austin had a limited impact during Pittsburgh's wild-card loss to Baltimore, securing one of two targets for 25 yards, but he still showed some promise during his second healthy season in the NFL. Austin is entering the final season of his rookie contract in 2025, and he'll likely have a chance to take another step in his development process, especially if he rises to be the No. 2 receiver behind George Pickens.
Jefferson secured 24 of 40 targets for 276 yards and two touchdowns over 17 regular-season appearances in 2024. Jefferson split time between the Rams and Falcons last year and failed to reach the end zone with either club. Although he wasn't very consistent during his first season in Pittsburgh, he found the end zone on two occasions during the regular season and also scored a touchdown during the team's wild-card loss to Baltimore. The 28-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason and will likely have limited fantasy upside heading into 2025, regardless of where he signs.
The Steelers signed Shampklin to a reserve/future contract Tuesday. Shampklin spent the 2024 season in Pittsburgh, mostly on the practice squad, but he did get promoted to the active roster several times and appeared in three regular-season contests. Shampklin rushed six times for 17 yards, logging the first carries of his career. He'll try to win a job this upcoming offseason.
The Steelers signed McCutcheon to a reserve/future contract Tuesday. McCutcheon spent last offseason with the Jets but was amongst the team's final cuts before Week 1. He eventually signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad in October but was later let go in November. McCutcheon will try to earn a longer look this offseason. He appeared in 10 games for the Rams during the 2022 season but failed to catch any of his five targets.