NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense vs Running Backs

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

9.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
69
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Steelers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Breece Hall
NYJ
21.3
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)
#2 Target
Chase Brown
CIN
16.6
avg pts vs Steelers (3 games)
#3 Target
Derrick Henry
BAL
13.8
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Derrick Henry
BAL
12.6
S2025 Wk17 Dylan Sampson
CLE
5.7
S2025 Wk17 Raheim Sanders
CLE
4.1
S2025 Wk17 Trayveon Williams
UNK
1
S2025 Wk16 Jahmyr Gibbs
DET
22.8
S2025 Wk16 Isiah Pacheco
DET
13.5
S2025 Wk15 De'Von Achane
MIA
18.7
S2025 Wk15 Jaylen Wright
MIA
2.1
S2025 Wk14 Derrick Henry
BAL
11.2
S2025 Wk14 Rasheen Ali
BAL
3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pittsburgh Steelers defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Pittsburgh Steelers allow an average of 9.6 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (69 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers: Breece Hall (21.3 avg pts in 2 games), Chase Brown (16.6 avg pts in 3 games), Derrick Henry (13.8 avg pts in 4 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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