McCarthy: Pittman (foot) will miss multiple weeks
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Key Points:
- Chase Pittman has been playing through a foot injury this season, showing limited production with just seven receptions and struggling to make an impact, leading to concerns about his fantasy viability.
- Pittman’s route participation and overall involvement have decreased, especially as teammate Roman Wilson has taken on a larger, more downfield role and delivered a notable touchdown against the Bengals.
- Pittman missed Week 2 due to injury and was limited in practice leading up to recent games, with his status often listed as questionable; fantasy managers are advised to be cautious and consider benching him until he fully recovers.
- Roman Wilson has emerged as a more consistent offensive threat, leading the Steelers in targets and yardage in recent games, though he has had some inconsistency and injury concerns to monitor.
- The Steelers' offensive strategy changes, including increased 12-personnel usage, have negatively impacted Pittman’s route participation and production, making him a boom-or-bust FLEX option moving forward.
