Calvin Austin flashed Week 1 as Pittsburgh’s clear WR2, snagging 4 of 6 targets for 70 yards and a TD. Week 2 pits the Steelers against Seattle’s stout secondary, and Pittsburgh’s plan to lean on defense and the run could cap passing volume. With the 39.5-point total, Austin’s Week 2 fantasy ceiling appears limited, making him a shaky start in most leagues and a better hold in deeper formats where upside might still exist.

Steelers must clamp Seattle’s two-headed backfield, dial up pressure on Sam Darnold, and win third downs to keep drives off the field. After a rough showing vs Jets, Pittsburgh leans on T. J. Watt to spark the pass rush, while stout run defense and timely stops shape fantasy upside—Watt’s sack ceiling and Seahawks’ balanced attack.

From a fantasy lens, Watt becomes the primary catalyst if the Steelers can collapse the pocket. Seahawks RBs Charbonnet and Walker III are workload bets in a game-script that could tilt on efficiency in short-yardage and third-down scenarios. Monitor game flow and substitution patterns for optimal lineups.