The biggest question mark at WR for the Steelers, as noted by Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, comes at the slot position.

Yes, JuJu Smith-Schuster could operate from the slot, if the team feels comfortable with rookie second-rounder James Washington in an outside role.

Veteran candidates include Justin Hunter and Darrius Heyward-Bey. Rutter thinks Marcus Tucker, a practice-squad player in 2017, could earn a roster spot specifically to play in the slot.

Eli Rogers, who suffered a torn ACL, is still looking for work. The Steelers could bring him back, and he could earn reps in the three-receiver set.

The story puts it best, whoever gets the gig should have favorable matchups, given the attention that will be paid to Brown and Smith-Schuster. Which will put even more pressure on the slot receiver to perform.

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has what has been described as a "frustrating" knee injury, and will miss all of minicamp. He still expects to be a full participant once training camp opens up.

“Just something that’s been bothering me over time,” said Smith-Schuster of the injury. “Kind of just adds up and lets me know, ‘Yo, I need to get it checked out.’ We got it checked out.”

It isn't time to panic just yet, but certainly this isn't a great start for a wideout looking to build upon a fantastic rookie campaign. Smith-Schuster finished 2017 as the No. 12 wide receiver in PPR points per game, and is currently coming off the board as the No. 18 wideout in fantasy drafts.

Steelers Inactives
Antonio Brown WR
Joshua Dobbs QB
Ramon Foster OG
Jerald Hawkins OT
Dan McCullers NT
Coty Sensabaugh CB
J.J. Wilcox FS

Related players: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Martavis Bryant

As we stated during the week, Ben Roethlisberger has targeted Brown on almost 31-percent of his pass attempts, which represents 11.6 targets per game. Both JuJu Smith-Schuster and Martavis Bryant have averaged around 5–6 targets per game, but both should see 7–10 against the Texans in Week 16.

Mike Tomlin: Antonio Brown is out this week. Won't speculate beyond that.

Related players: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Martavis Bryant

In Bouchette's tweet, Tomlin added Brown has a significant contusion to his "lower leg" and there was nothing about a tear to the calf, which is what came out Monday. Brown was expected to miss the rest of the regular season. Either way, at least in Week 16 Bryant and Smith-Schuster should see a bulk of the workload at WR.

Pittsburgh's best weapon has been sidelined at least until the postseason.

Steelers star wideout Antonio Brown suffered a partially torn calf muscle in Pittsburgh's 27-24 loss to the Patriots, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. While Brown's regular season is over, the wideout's injury won't require surgery and the Steelers hope that he can return for the postseason, Rapoport added.

Related players: Martavis Bryant, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Eli Rogers

As the story said, QB Ben Roethlisberger went to Bryant and Smith-Schuster in the clutch moments of the game, but he targeted Rogers on the final play of the game, which turned out to be an interception. The Steelers look to be in good shape to at least get a first round bye, which should help Brown's chances to return in the postseason.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said he doesn't expect WR Antonio Bryant to return to Week 15 because of a calf injury.

Related players: Martavis Bryant, JuJu Smith-Schuster

Tomlin gave the interview heading into the locker room for halftime. Brown was ruled to be questionable to return after the injury but doesn't look like he'll be back. Obviously a huge blow to fantasy owners. Bryant and Smith-Schuster look to take over the rest of the way.

Steelers Inactives
Joshua Dobbs QB
Matt Feller OT
Joe Haden CB
Justin Hunter WR
Dan McCullers NT
Vance McDonald TE
J.J. Wilcox FS

Related players: JuJu Smith-Schuster

Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury. He was limited all week and listed as questionable but will play against the Patriots.