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September 8, 2025
Steelers Finally Have a Real QB! How Far Can They Go?
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Steelers Finally Have a Real QB! How Far Can They Go?

Rodgers’ Jets debut lit up the NFL spotlight and reshaped how fantasy managers view the Steelers’ Week 1 win. Pittsburgh showed a play-action breakthrough with a calmer pocket, but the left tackle issue and a muddy running game kept questions alive about offensive sustainability. Calvin Austin III and George Pickens impressed, while Freiermuth’s targets hinted at a tighter, more versatile tight-end role. The defense flashed, yet interior run-stuffing remains a concern as Seattle looms.

On the fantasy side, Rodgers’ rhythm elevates Jets receivers and tight ends while pressuring Pittsburgh’s playbook to lean into pass options. Watt and Highsmith led the Steelers’ rush, but the D-line needs more push and the secondary must tighten communication. Week 2 figures to test whether Caleb Johnson or a stopgap lineman can soften the edge, while Gainwell, Warren, and the evolving run game for Pittsburgh demand a clearer plan to complement the high ceiling passing attack.

Which Steelers player ceiling did Week 1 reveal for fantasy, and who should managers pivot toward early in the season?What are the most realistic mid-season adjustments the Steelers could make to fix the left tackle and run-game issues?How should fantasy managers approach Seattle’s defense vs Pittsburgh’s offense in Week 2 based on Week 1 takeaways?Which Jets players benefit most from Rodgers’ debut and how should fantasy players price their Week 2 outlooks?
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