With Tomlin openly predicting 'historic' defensive play, which Steelers defender could most realistically deliver top-three fantasy week outputs this season if the scheme comes together?
Tomlin’s blueprint hinges on Watt anchoring a robust front while the new back-end pieces blend. If Ramsey thrives as a multi-role facilitator and Thornhill anchors the free safety role with Slay locking the other side, Watt still has the ceiling for sacks, but Thornhill’s range could unlock more forced throws, letting the linebackers chase more. In this scenario, Watt would be the frontrunner for weekly top-three drafts, with Ramsey and Thornhill offering high-floor weekly safety/secondary value, while Slay and Echols could contribute solid but less consistent fantasy points when the defense clamps down.