Steelers want QB Justin Fields focused on starting

Sep 24, 2024

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t making any pronouncements about the long-term starter at quarterback, but he also isn’t doing anything to suggest it won’t be Justin Fields.

“As we walk in the building tomorrow, I want Fields singularly focused on starting for us,” Tomlin said.

Related players: Russell Wilson

Fantasy Impact:

Fields moved into the starting role when Wilson hurt his calf ahead of the season opener and he’s presided over three straight wins for the Steelers, the story said. On Tuesday, Tomlin said Wilson is set for another limited practice on Wednesday. The story pointed out Tomlin has repeatedly said that the team could consider other options when Wilson’s participation level changes. It seems as long as Fields is the starter and they keep winning, there isn't much need to make a change.

today

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler leaves with concussion

Pro Football Talk

2 hours ago

Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was injured in the second half Monday night.

Washington ruled him out with a concussion.

Related players: Brian Robinson, Jeremy McNichols, Nick Bellore

Fantasy Impact:

Ekeler will likely land in protocol making his availability in question for Week 4, which is an away game in Arizona in the later window of Sunday's action. Robinson should see a bigger role if Ekeler can't go, and in Week 3, McNichols did see one carry and could end up with some touches if Ekeler has to miss Week 4.

yesterday

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) seeing specialist in Germany

Adam Schefter on X

yesterday · 8:00 PM EDT

And to top it off, 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is seeing a specialist in Germany regarding his Achilles tendinitis.

Related players: Jordan Mason, Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor

Fantasy Impact:

This doesn't sound good for CMC. Now owners can't help but wonder if McCaffrey will be back after missing his four games on IR. Mason has filled in well, gaining 5.2 yards per attempt with two touchdowns on the season. But at this point, with CMC seemingly a huge question mark, it may be time to pick up players like Guerendo and Taylor. Guerendo was the only other back to get carries in Week 3, running five times for 19 yards.

Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) already out for Week 4

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 6:07 PM EDT

There won’t be any suspense about wide receiver Cooper Kupp’s status this week.

Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that Kupp has been ruled out for the team’s Week 4 game against the Bears.

Related players: Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington, and Tyler Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Kupp injured his ankle in Week 2. The story said the early decision to rule him out suggests he’ll be off the practice field again this week, but the team did not put Kupp on injured reserve so it would seem they expect him to play by Week 7 — they have a bye in Week Six — at the latest. Atwell led the way with a 4-93-0 line with Robinson going for 1-32-0. Whittington added a line of 3-28-0 and Johnson had 3-20-0. With Puka Nacua also out for at least two more weeks, the Rams WR situation seems a bit tricky for fantasy owners.