The transition from the Ben Roethlisberger era was a bumpy one as rookie Kenny Pickett and veteran Mitchell Trubisky combined to throw just 11 touchdown passes. The result was that Steelers wide receivers were virtually unplayable in fantasy leagues.
With his first full offseason of work with the coaching staff, Pickett is expected to make a big jump in terms of offensive production, but coming off a brutal first season where he had more interceptions (9) than touchdowns (7), Steelers receivers are going to be devalued when compared to more explosive offenses. Until Pickett’s ascent translates into bigger fantasy production, nobody from Pittsburgh is going to be on a “must-have” list in fantasy leagues.
