NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
115
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Steelers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Ja'Marr Chase
CIN
22.6
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)
#2 Target
Zay Flowers
BAL
19.4
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)
#3 Target
Josh Downs
IND
19
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Zay Flowers
BAL
29.8
S2025 Wk18 Devontez Walker
BAL
12.6
S2025 Wk17 Isaiah Bond
CLE
2.6
S2025 Wk17 Jerry Jeudy
CLE
10.4
S2025 Wk17 Cedric Tillman
CLE
5.2
S2025 Wk17 Malachi Corley
CLE
1.4
S2025 Wk16 Isaac TeSlaa
DET
15.2
S2025 Wk16 Amon-Ra St. Brown
DET
9.4
S2025 Wk16 Cedrick Wilson
DET
2.1
S2025 Wk16 Jameson Williams
DET
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pittsburgh Steelers defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers allow an average of 9.5 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (115 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers: Ja'Marr Chase (22.6 avg pts in 4 games), Zay Flowers (19.4 avg pts in 4 games), Josh Downs (19 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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