The Steelers’ WR depth takes a hit with Calvin Austin III out, forcing an in‑house reshuffle that could redefine weekly target distribution. Scotty Miller looms as the immediate option, while Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith become the safer, high‑floor targets in a pitifully thin group. Odell Beckham Jr. or Diontae Johnson would barely shift the math, and Curtis Samuel is more speculative trade chatter than a fantasy staple. Pittsburgh leans on internal options and the draft picks, making Miller and Freiermuth the clear fantasy anchors going forward.

Fantasy managers should recalibrate expectations around the Steelers’ passing game, gaming around Miller’s volatility and Freiermuth’s dependable floor. If Samuel or a surprise veteran like Wilson surfaces, they offer speculative upside, but the safe path remains: prioritize Miller and Freiermuth, monitor the waiver wire, and avoid overpaying for potential one‑off additions until Pittsburgh proves its depth can sustain sustained fantasy value.

Malik Nabers’ injury forces the Giants to rethink their passing attack. The piece outlines six to-die-for options—OBJ, Humphrey, Meyers, White, Olave, Johnson—along with other veterans who could help depth. The emphasis is on timing, cost, and fit with Kafka’s offense as New York weighs splash moves versus steady, cost-effective upgrades.

Whether via a reunion with Odell Beckham Jr., a mid-season trade for Jakobi Meyers, or a see-away sign like Ricky White, the Giants need a quick fix that preserves chemistry and snaps Nabers’ role into a viable plan B. Contingencies include Wr options like Chark, Boyd, Agholor, Woods, and Robinson, each bringing different risk-reward profiles.

Donte Jackson’s Brazil debut with the Chargers drew instant chatter after a brutal truck-stick from Patrick Mahomes late in the third quarter, a moment that dominated a relative quiet night for KC aside from that hit.

Jackson arrived in 2024 via a Carolina-to-Pittsburgh swap for Diontae Johnson, and he racked five picks last season before signing with LA. The story threads in Mahomes’ improvisation, Hollywood Brown’s presence, and the fantasy angle on a bolstered Bolts secondary as they navigate a high-powered division.

Diontae Johnson’s Browns release caps a volatile, five-team trek since 2023. He posted gratitude on social media, signaling professionalism despite an attitude history. His elite route-running keeps him on fantasy radars if he lands in a role with a clear target share. Kenny Pickett’s reported trade to the Raiders adds a new dynamic for NFL offenses and fantasy rosters, with Browns WR depth now in flux and the Steelers’ pipeline watching closely.