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.
Smith scored a rushing touchdown during last week's win over the Dolphins, before recording a pair of fourth-quarter carries in Week 16. He began the Steelers' final drive of the game with a 20-yard run before rushing for eight yards two plays later. Despite Smith's recent increase in work out of the backfield, his fantasy upside remains limited as Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell remain entrenched as the team's top running backs, while Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth see more consistent target volume at tight end.
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Jaylen Warren
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.
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.
Darnell Washington
TE | PIT
Catches three passes in win
Washington caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions.
