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Pittsburgh Steelers Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Steelers allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

17.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
36
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Steelers

Players who have historically scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Lamar Jackson
BAL
20.2
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)
#2 Target
Lamar Jackson
20.2
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)
#3 Target
Geno Smith
NYJ
18.1
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Lamar Jackson
BAL
21.4
S2025 Wk18 Lamar Jackson
BAL
21.4
S2025 Wk17 Shedeur Sanders
CLE
11.4
S2025 Wk16 Jared Goff
DET
26.5
S2025 Wk14 Lamar Jackson
BAL
22.1
S2025 Wk14 Lamar Jackson
BAL
22.1
S2025 Wk13 Josh Allen
BUF
17.7
S2025 Wk13 Josh Allen
BUF
17.7
S2025 Wk12 Caleb Williams
CHI
21.7
S2025 Wk11 Joe Flacco
CIN
10.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pittsburgh Steelers defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Pittsburgh Steelers allow an average of 17.4 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (36 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers: Lamar Jackson (20.2 avg pts in 4 games), Lamar Jackson (20.2 avg pts in 4 games), Geno Smith (18.1 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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