Tomlin: 'No underlying story' with WR George Pickens' reduced snaps

Oct 07, 2024

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said there is no underlying story as to why WR George Pickens played only 34 of 57 snaps in Week 5.

Fantasy Impact:

On one series in the second half, Pickens remained on the bench. Tomlin went on to say the team wants to minimize his reps to get more productivity, comparing it to a defensive lineman like Cam Hayward getting less work, and added "it's no different." This may or may not be something to watch. Pickens likely isn't happy with reduced snaps, but we'll have to see if this becomes a trend going forward.

yesterday

Aidan O’Connell replaces Gardner Minshew

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 6:49 PM EDT

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell replaced Gardner Minshew during the third quarter against Denver.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew threw two interceptions and had only 137 yards in what became a long day for the Raiders. O’Connell hasn’t fared much better, throwing an interception of his own as Denver took total control Sunday.

Aaron Jones leaves game with hip injury

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 12:03 PM EDT

Vikings RB Aaron Jones left Sunday’s game against the Jets with a hip injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Jones left in the first half. He was initially ruled questionable to return before eventually being ruled out. Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskins are getting the work in his place.

Oct 05

Trey McBride (ribs) downgraded to questionable for Week 5

Darren Urban

Oct 05 · 3:03 PM EDT

Cardinals TE Trey McBride was downgraded Saturday to questionable for Sunday’s game against the 49ers with an injury to his ribs.

Fantasy Impact:

McBride missed Week 4 with a concussion and had just came back from the concussion protocol. Elijah Higgins has three targets and just two catches in the 42-14 Week 4 loss to Washington.