Steelers' Top 6 fantasy options according to Pro Football Focus

Curt Popejoy

Staff Writer

Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs the ball pressured by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) in the first half in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

If you are a Pittsburgh Steelers fan who plays fantasy football, I'm sure you are already working on your strategy to try and sort out how many Steelers you can land on your roster. Pro Football Focus has put out their top 400 fantasy football rankings and they gave consideration to 12 players as well as the Steelers defense on the list.

We didn't include kicker Chris Boswell on this list given how undervalued they are in all fantasy drafts despite the fact he's one of the best scoring kickers in the game.

Here are the six best Steelers options according to Pro Football Focus along with what tier they value each one at

No. 60 - WR George Pickens - 4th tier

Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch in the first half against the Buffalo Bills in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

If Pickens develops into a true No. 1 target for Russell Wilson, this will be a bargain.

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No. 79 - RB Jaylen Warren - 6th tier

Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) scores on a sixteen yard touchdown run past Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens (34) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Warren's big play ability has him rated slightly higher than Najee Harris but neither guy is a great option unless one takes over the bulk of the targets.

No. 85 - RB Najee Harris - 6th tier

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs for a first down against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Conor Courtney/Getty Images)

Harris will be the starting running back and might see a bump in fantasy production if the team uses him more around the goal line.

No. 137 - TE Pat Freiermuth - 8th tier

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) chases Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Freiermuth has been grossly underutilized during his career but maybe new OC Arthur Smith can get him going.

No. 187 - Steelers defense - 9th tier

Sep 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first quarter of a Week 1 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengalsat Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports

The Steelers defense is one of the strongest in the league and is particularly good at creating turnovers.

No. 194 - WR Roman Wilson - 9th tier

Jan 6, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Roman Wilson (1) looks on during a practice session before the College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

If you are in a deep enough draft, Roman Wilson is a nice player to stash away. If he develops as the team's full-time slot receiver he could be the No. 2 option in what should be an improved passing game.

Steelers quarterbacks

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 6: Russell Wilson #3 looks on alongside Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

PFF has Russell Wilson ranked No. 221 as a 10th-tier option and Justin Fields is ranked at no. 278 and also a 10th-tier option. If these guys go undrafted in a 10-team league, keep a close eye on how that battle plays out because you could get a really nice bye-week player.

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