Produces 49 yards in Week 16 win
Thielen caught all four of his targets for 49 yards in the Steelers' 29-24 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Thielen's targets, catches and yards were all new season-highs for the 35-year-old wideout. After producing just two catches for 11 yards on two targets in his first two games with the Steelers, Thielen finished second on the team in receiving against Detroit. He's emerging as a clear top-three wide receiver in Pittsburgh, but it's unlikely to translate to useful fantasy numbers outside of deeper formats ahead of next Sunday's game against the Browns.
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RB | PIT
Logs limited practice Wednesday
Warren (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
T.J. Watt
LB | PIT
Officially limited to open Week 17
Watt (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Calvin Austin III
WR | PIT
DNP to open Week 17 prep
Austin (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
DK Metcalf
WR | PIT
Suspension upheld
Metcalf had his two-game suspension upheld by the league Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
DK Metcalf
WR | PIT
Suspended for two games
Metcalf has been suspended two games for "conduct detrimental to the NFL for initiating a physical confrontation with a fan" during Sunday's game against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR | PIT
Targeted three times Sunday
Valdes-Scantling secured one of three targets for six yards during Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.
Pat Freiermuth
TE | PIT
Tallies four catches in win
Freiermuth secured all four of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 29-24 win over Detroit.
Jonnu Smith
TE | PIT
Efficient as rusher
Smith failed to secure his lone target while gaining 28 rushing yards on two carries during Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.
DK Metcalf
WR | PIT
Modest output in controversial game
Metcalf recorded four receptions on nine targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.
Aaron Rodgers
QB | PIT
Throws for 266 yards
Rodgers completed 27 of 41 passes for 266 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions. He added two rushes for nine yards.