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Finds end zone in win Jefferson secured his lone target for a 10-yard touchdown during Sunday's 27-14 win over Cleveland.

Impact Jefferson's yardage total dropped in Week 14 after he racked up 82 receiving yards across the last two games, but he reached the end zone for the first time since Week 7, as he opened the second-half scoring with a 10-yard touchdown reception midway through the third quarter. While Jefferson has had somewhat decent production over the last three weeks, he's had a limited target share, securing just four of six targets during that time, so he remains a shaky fantasy option.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14

Russell Wilson threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers pulled away from the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns 27-14

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived just fine without injured wide receiver George Pickens

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense

Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth in Pittsburgh

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Records 43-yard reception in win Jefferson secured one of three targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.

Impact Jefferson was on the field for 62 percent of Pittsburgh's offensive snaps Sunday, the second-highest mark among the team's wide receivers. While he didn't have many targets against Cincinnati, Jefferson put the Steelers in the red zone with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, which marked the team's longest play of the day. The 2020 second-rounder has secured three of five targets for 82 yards over the last two games, but it seems unlikely that he'll be a reliable fantasy option late in the season since his target share remains low.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes game with 39 yards Jefferson secured both of his targets for 39 yards during Thursday's 24-19 loss to the Browns.

Impact Jefferson aggravated a quad injury in the first half of Thursday's primetime matchup but returned after halftime. He recorded a 35-yard reception in the third quarter and finished the game with his second-highest yardage total of the season. However, the 2020 second-rounder had been held without a catch in each of his previous two games, highlighting his inconsistency during the 2024 campaign.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in second half Jefferson (quadriceps) returned to Thursday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson was forced out of the game after taking a hit to his quad and aggravating an injury that plagued him heading into Week 11. He returned in the second half to record a long 35-yard reception midway through the third quarter.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates quad injury Jefferson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Browns due to a quad injury, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Jefferson dealt with the same issue prior to Week 11 but was ultimately able to suit up. He took a hit late in the first quarter of Thursday's game that seemed to aggravate the issue, and it's now unclear if he'll retake the field.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to secure lone target Jefferson was unable to secure his lone target during Sunday's 18-16 win over Baltimore.

Impact Jefferson dealt with a quadriceps injury ahead of Sunday's Week 11 tilt, but he played through the issue against Baltimore. However, he was held without any yards from scrimmage for a second consecutive game. While the 2020 second-rounder has consistently seen the second-most offensive snaps of any Steelers receiver this season behind only George Pickens, Jefferson hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor and could see his role decrease even more as Mike Williams adjusts to his new team.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Jefferson (quadriceps) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing practice Wednesday, Jefferson was limited Thursday and upgraded to full Friday. The veteran wideout hasn't been a fantasy factor all season and could start losing playing time to trade acquisition Mike Williams as soon as this week.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to limited practice Jefferson (quadricep) was limited at practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson missed Wednesday's session, so his upgrade to limited participation a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Ravens. Through nine games this season, Jefferson has logged a 14/139/1 receiving line on 23 targets, a pace that limits the wideout's fantasy utility to deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Jefferson (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's a new injury for Jefferson and one that bears monitoring ahead of Sunday's AFC North clash with the Ravens. Baltimore's pass defense has been a sieve all season, and if Jefferson is unable to play, it could open up more playing time for Mike Williams in his second game with the Steelers after he hauled in a game-winning 32-yard touchdown on his only target in his Pittsburgh debut last Sunday. Williams played just nine offensive snaps last week against Washington but may be primed for a bigger role after a full week with the team.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in narrow win Jefferson failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 28-27 win over Washington.

Impact Jefferson had a season-best game in the Steelers' final game before the Week 9 bye, securing four of five targets for 62 yards. Although he was on the field for 71 percent of the team's offensive snaps against the Commanders, the 2020 second-rounder was held without a catch for the third time this season. Despite Jefferson's performance ahead of the bye week, he hasn't been a consistent fantasy option this year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Racks up four catches in Week 8 Jefferson secured four of five targets for 62 yards during Monday's 26-18 win over the Giants.

Impact Jefferson has been inconsistent for most of the 2024 season, but he racked up a season-high 62 receiving yards during Monday's primetime win a week after reaching the end zone for the first time this year. The 2020 second-rounder has had more success with Russell Wilson than he had with Justin Fields, and Jefferson has seen ample playing time throughout the season, including playing 80 percent of the team's offensive snaps Monday. Over the first half of the season, Jefferson has secured 14 of 21 targets for 139 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 28, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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OCTOBER 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Reaches end zone in win Jefferson secured two of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets.

Impact Jefferson wasn't targeted in last week's win over the Raiders, but he saw more work in Week 7 with Russell Wilson under center and reached the end zone for the first time this season. Jefferson has had multiple receptions in four of his first seven appearances of the season, but he's totaled just 77 receiving yards and a touchdown while securing 10 of 16 targets.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches end zone in win Jefferson secured two of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15

Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score in his Pittsburgh debut to lead the Steelers to a 37-15 win over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Not targeted against Raiders Jefferson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Raiders.

Impact Jefferson was held without a target for the second time in 2024, despite playing 64 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday. It's possible that a change at quarterback could benefit Jefferson with Russell Wilson preparing to start in Week 7. Nonetheless, the veteran wideout will be difficult to trust heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Jets.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three catches in loss Jefferson secured three of his five targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Jefferson led the Steelers' receivers in playing time during Sunday's matchup and recorded season-high marks in targets, receptions and receiving yards, but he still had a limited fantasy impact. Jefferson has been on the field for plenty of snaps early in the regular season, but he hasn't had a substantial target share.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14

A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense

Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15