Improbable TD catch
Gainwell rushed the ball nine times for 50 yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Lions. He added five receptions on seven targets for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Gainwell maintained his key role as a pass catcher in the Pittsburgh offense, finishing second on the team with seven targets. The Lions did a good job containing him for most of the game, though Gainwell managed an improbable 45-yard touchdown grab just before the end of the first half when he made the initial catch from the ground before popping up without being touched to reach the end zone. While overshadowed by Jaylen Warren on the ground, Gainwell also chipped in a long rush of 18 yards to help him reach 100 yards from scrimmage for the third time in his last five games. He's also reached the end zone twice in that span.
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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.
Jonnu Smith
TE | PIT
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.
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.
