Pittsburgh Steelers

Roman Wilson

WR

Wilson capped off a marathon 17-play opening drive for the Steelers with a play by showcasing his speed, as the second-year wideout scored from 12 yards out on a shovel pass from Aaron Rodgers. Wilson has at least three catches in each of his first four games, and Thursday's yardage total established a new season high after he'd also done so with his 60-yard tally in Week 3. Wilson also has exactly six targets in each contest thus far, cementing him as a key complementary component of the air attack heading into a Week 5 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Pat Freiermuth

TE

Freiermuth and fellow tight end Darnell Washington each had three catches and a touchdown on five targets, as the two continued in a pretty even timeshare at the position. Freiermuth's scoring grab was particularly timely, as it came with 1:42 remaining and put the Steelers within two points of knotting the game up at 24-24. Freiermuth has multiple receptions in every game this season and a pair of touchdown catches, and he should remain in a similar role when Pittsburgh returns to action in a Week 5 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Aaron Rodgers

QB

Rodgers' final line underscores the type of uneven night it was for the future Hall of Famer and the Steelers offense as a whole. He got started on the right foot by leading a marathon 17-play, 78-yard drive that consumed 9:48 on Pittsburgh's opening drive, one he capped off with a 12-yard touchdown shovel pass to Roman Wilson. Rodgers would go on to add 21- and three-yard scoring tosses in the fourth quarter to tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth, respectively, the latter which the 22-year veteran followed up with a game-tying two-point conversion quarterback sneak. However, Rodgers' one non-Hail Mary interception in the second quarter, which was largely the result of his arm being hit as he threw, did lead to a Cleveland touchdown. Rodgers, who now has consecutive three-touchdown tallies, will look to regroup over the extended time between Thursday and a Week 5 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Chris Boswell

PK

Both of Boswell's FG tries came in the second quarter; he missed a 48-yarder midway through the period before making a 31-yarder just before halftime. The missed kick ended up being costly, as the Steelers lost by three points on a last-second Andre Szmyt field goal. Boswell has struggled a bit to begin the campaign, going 7-for-10 on FG attempts but making all six of his PAT tries though three games. All of his misses so far have come from at least 48 yards, so he's been reliable from shorter ranges.

DK Metcalf

WR

Metcalf led the Steelers across the stat sheet in receptions, receiving yards and targets, and his production in the first two categories also qualified as new season highs. The veteran wideout started slowly, but he came on with catches of 43, 22 and 28 yards in the fourth quarter. The standout night was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, who'd seen Metcalf post an inefficient and modest 11-98-1 line on 24 targets over his first three games. Metcalf will aim to carry over the momentum into a Week 5 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Jaylen Warren

RB

Warren once again had near total control of the Steelers' ground attack, as Rico Dowdle (toe) missed a second consecutive contest. As he'd done in the Week 3 win over the Bengals, Warren capitalized on the opportunity to comfortably eclipse the century mark in total yards. Warren compiled 220 rushing yards and another 82 yards through the air over the last two games while serving as the unquestioned lead back, but if Dowdle is able to make it back for a Week 5 matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 11, the former will see a hit to his touches.

Derrick Harmon

DT

Harmon was carted to the locker room during the first half after suffering a foot injury. He returned to the field with Pittsburgh after halftime but then went to the locker room with a trainer and was subsequently ruled out. Yahya Black is slated for more work on defense in Harmon's stead.

Jamel Dean

CB

Dean was injured in the first half and ruled out shortly after halftime. Prior to his exit, he recorded one tackle and one defensed pass. Per Fittipaldo, Daylen Everette will likely take over for Dean for the remainder of Thursday Night Football.

Yahya Black

DE

Black carried a questionable designation but has since been cleared for action in Week 4. The 24-year-old logged 54 defensive snaps combined in the first three games of the 2026 campaign, accumulating four total tackles (one solo).

Jalen Ramsey

CB

Ramsey suffered a broken wrist in the Week 3 win over Cincinnati. However, the injury won't keep him off the field, which isn't encouraging news for Cleveland's pass catchers. The 31-year-old appeared in Pittsburgh's first three games of the 2026 campaign, amassing 17 total tackles (nine solo), one forced fumble and one pass defended.

Drew Allar

QB

Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are active for the AFC North showdown with the Browns, and Will Howard (coach's decision) will serve as the emergency quarterback. As a result, Allar will be a healthy scratch for the fourth consecutive week.

Will Howard

QB

Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph occupy the top two spots on the depth chart, though if both of those players exit the game due to injury, illness or ejection, Howard will see the field as the emergency signal-caller.

Gabriel Rubio

DE

inactive

Kevin Jobity Jr.

DT

inactive

Rico Dowdle

RB

inactive

Eli Heidenreich

RB

inactive

Lew Nichols

RB

Nichols will be called up from the practice squad for a second straight game while the Steelers are shorthanded in the backfield with Rico Dowdle (toe) sidelined. In the Steelers' Week 3 win over the Bengals, Nichols played just three snaps on offense, carrying once for zero yards. He'll likely see limited use out of the backfield once again Thursday while slotting behind Jaylen Warren and Travis Homer on the depth chart.

Brandin Echols

CB

A limited practice participant through Week 4 prep, Echols had been listed as questionable heading into Thursday. However, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com relayed Wednesday that the cornerback had cleared the five-step concussion protocol, and the Steelers have now signed off on Echols playing on a short week. Through Pittsburgh's first three games, Echols has accrued two tackles while handling a limited role on defense and serving as a key player on special teams.

T.J. Watt

LB

Despite playing 43 defensive snaps in the contest, Watt did not log more than a single tackle assist in the Steelers' win. The pass rusher had a quiet night, contributing to Joe Burrow's 282 passing yards and three passing touchdowns in the shootout.

Patrick Queen

LB

Queen once again played all of the Steelers' defensive snaps, logging 56 snaps against the Bengals. The linebacker led both teams in tackles and is now up to 23 total tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, across the first three games.

Darnell Washington

TE

Washington's three catches were as many as he had accumulated through the first two games of the season. He was responsible for the Steelers' longest play late in the fourth quarter, when he took a short pass from Aaron Rodgers and broke multiple tackles for a 47-yard gain, leading to what was ultimately the game-winning field goal by Chris Boswell. Washington was on the field for 47 of the Steelers' 62 offensive snaps (75.8 percent), noticeably ahead of Pat Freiermuth (37). Washington will take a 6-92-0 receiving line on eight targets into Thursday's game against the Browns, whose defense ranks in the bottom-10 in yards allowed to tight ends this season.

Ben Skowronek

WR

Skowronek ranked fifth among Steelers receivers by playing 11 of the team's 62 offensive snaps, but the 29-year-old was able to connect with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a pass to the end zone during his limited time on the field. Despite coming up with a big play in the Week 3 win, Skowronek remains likely to see most of his field time on special teams moving forward.

Michael Pittman Jr.

WR

Pittman was cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a foot injury. Despite the low offensive output, he played 45 of 62 offensive snaps (72.3 percent), which was second-most among Steelers wide receivers behind DK Metcalf (56). Pittman also was tied for the second-most targets, though six Pittsburgh pass catchers were targeted at least four times by Aaron Rodgers. Pittman has a 5-74-0 receiving line (eight targets) across two regular-season contests heading into Thursday's game against the Browns, whose secondary could be without starters Grant Delpit (shoulder) and Tyson Campbell (knee).

Brock Hoffman

C

Hoffman operated in a depth role through the first two regular-season games, but he'll work with the first-team offense Sunday as the Steelers overhaul the right side of the offensive line, with Max Iheanachor starting at right tackle. Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook will be the depth options behind Hoffman and Iheanachor for Week 3.

Max Iheanachor

OT

Iheanachor played a total of four offensive snaps through the first two games of the regular season while serving as a depth option, but the rookie first-rounder will be a starter Sunday for the first time in his short NFL career. The Steelers are overhauling their entire right side of the offensive line, with Brock Hoffman getting the nod at right guard next to Iheanachor.