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Steelers Fantasy Outlook: PFF releases stat predictions for each skill player

By Tommy Jaggi

JuJu Smith-Schuster Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 22: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 carries Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on his shoulders after Johnson’s touchdown during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 22: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 carries Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on his shoulders after Johnson’s touchdown during the first half of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Wide receiver stat predictions:

WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, 87.9 receptions, 1005.0 yards, 5,2 TD

WR Diontae Johnson, 63.4 receptions, 768.6 yards, 4.5 TD

WR James Washington, 35.1 receptions, 473.9 yards, 2.4 TD

WR Chase Claypool, 15.8 receptions, 191.8 yards, 1 TD

JuJu Smith-Schuster still stands to be the main dog in the passing game, and he’s one of the only receivers left on the roster that Ben Roethlisberger had a true connection with before his injury. JuJu won’t be the phenom he once was during his Pro Bowl 2018 season, as drawing more attention has hurt his efficiency. However, he will be a starting-level fantasy wideout. Just don’t overdraft based on his reputation.

Diontae Johnson is protected to be the runnerup of this group. He showcased a promising rookie season and should be in line for added targets with Roethlisberger at the helm. He has some upside as a WR2 in deep fantasy formats, but should at least be a solid WR3.

James Washington is slated behind Diontae Johnson in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, and the acquisition of Chase Claypool could end cutting into his production. Unless you are in a very deep standard league or a dynasty format, you may want to avoid Chase Claypool in his rookie season as there are a lot of receivers who could be in line for targets ahead of him, and Eric Ebron was signed this offseason.

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