Steelers WR Austin III led the team in snaps among wideouts in Week 2 despite modest production, signaling a boom-bust profile with upside if Pittsburgh’s revamped passing attack stabilizes with Rodgers at the helm. His role depends on how consistently the offense spreads targets beyond DK Metcalf and how the offense evolves across weeks.

Austin’s Week 2 result was tepid; he remains bench-worthy in most leagues unless Pittsburgh’s target tree opens up.

Austin III is the Steelers' go-to option beyond the top four, but the article questions if he can function as a true WR1 given heavy coverage. His ability to create separation will influence the offense’s ceiling and the fantasy output of the rest of Pittsburgh’s pass catchers.

Austin could see expanded targets with Pittsburgh’s receiving corps in flux. His speed makes him a deep-threat option; expect him to be a situational starter in favorable matchups, with upside if the Steelers lean into a quick-pass attack.

Week 1 showcased Austin as Rodgers’ top target with a 27% share and a 15.0 aDOT, with most snaps in the slot. Week 2 pits him against Derion Kendrick, a corner with limited recent play, creating a favorable deep-ball and high-upside scenario if the connection holds.