The Steelers sit at 3-1 after four games and a bye week, with four clear questions shaping their second half. Freiermuth needs a bigger role in the passing game, while the running back depth chart must settle between Warren and Gainwell. A strategic WR addition could be on the agenda if the aerial attack stalls, and Nick Herbig deserves the chance to start opposite TJ Watt to maximize pressure.

If these moves click, Pittsburgh can maintain its division edge and momentum through a demanding 13-game stretch, even as the health of Calvin Austin III and the line’s performance influence how aggressively they chase upgrades and lineup tweaks.

Calvin Austin III named his Top-5 Steelers of all time: Troy Polamalu, Joe Greene, Ben Roethlisberger, Franco Harris, Mel Blount. The list leans historic defense and Pittsburgh legends over current stars, signaling how legacy shapes fantasy value and player evaluation. Austin is day-to-day with a shoulder injury, hoping to return after the bye for Week Six against Cleveland, a moment that could test the offense’s depth behind the legends.

Steelers pass game shows flashes through four games, but the bye week highlights blocking and scheme as the bigger culprits, not the receivers. DK Metcalf leads with 261 yards and a reliable, quick-hit connection with Rodgers on short and intermediate routes.

Calvin Austin's speed opens space for others, though he has not topped 35 receiving yards in three games. Roman Wilson has been quiet, Ben Skowronek brings dependable hands and a Rodgers TD, and Scotty Miller remains without a catch early.

As Rodgers anchors the offense, Pittsburgh must let Metcalf continue to dominate and push the rest to raise their level once the line stabilizes and the attack identity firms up.

Calvin Austin III escaped a shoulder scare with negative X-rays, but return timing remains uncertain for the Steelers. The injury, suffered against Minnesota, could sideline him for multiple weeks, making the upcoming bye week crucial for rehab before a Week 6 showdown with the Browns. Fantasy managers should monitor Pittsburgh’s practice reports and the evolving target distribution behind Diontae Johnson and George Pickens as Pitt navigates the early-season WR depth.