Skylar Thompson is the current No 17 for Pittsburgh. A January signing and a strong preseason showing against Jacksonville pushed him into spotlight contention as a possible Week 1 contributor if he carries momentum from camp into the regular season.

Thompson enters as a high‐upside, mobile option competing for a depth spot behind Rodgers and Rudolph. His dynamic playmaking could drive a few weeks of value in multi‐QB formats if he earns snaps, but health and rotation cloud consistent fantasy upside.

Thompson steps into a heavy workload role with the Steelers in Week 3 while the starter sits. His two preseason outings produced solid yardage and multiple touchdowns, making him a volume-based option that can anchor teams on a short slate, especially in tournaments where upside outweighs risk.

Thompson’s early hit becomes a catalyst for Rodgers to demand tighter protection; the incident is used to galvanize the o-line’s cohesion and accountability, revealing how Rodgers leverages on-field events to motivate peers.

Skylar Thompson joined the Steelers’ QB mix, showing sparking capability in exhibitions. Even with Howard’s injury, Thompson’s performances keep him in consideration for depth roles or mop-up duty, offering speculative upside in deeper fantasy formats if the plan shifts mid-season.