Michael Pittman Jr. is officially out for Week 5 with a foot injury, and it looks like he will be missing more than just Sunday’s game for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This isn’t just a day-to-day thing; we are talking about a multi-week absence here, and that is a major blow for Pittsburgh.
Steelers Facing Extended Absence for Key Receiver
The Steelers’ wide receiver was a total no-go for practice on Friday, October 9. That pretty much sealed the deal for Week 5, confirming he is officially ruled out. But the real kicker is that Pittman Jr. is expected to miss a few weeks because of this foot injury. Losing a top receiver for multiple games this early in the season can really mess with a team’s rhythm and game plan. It forces everyone else to step up, and fast.
Who Steps Up While Pittman Jr. Is Out?
So, with Pittman Jr. stashed on the bench for fantasy players everywhere, who is going to see those extra targets? Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard are the guys getting the bump this week. Wilson is expected to slide into a No. 4 receiver role or could even be a decent flex option for your fantasy squad. Bernard is also looking at more action, potentially as a No. 5 fantasy receiver. It is a big opportunity for these two to show what they have got, but it is a tough spot to be in, trying to fill the shoes of a starting caliber player.
For the Steelers, they are now scrambling to adjust their offense without one of their primary weapons. They have to figure out how to spread the ball around and keep those drives going. It is going to be a real test of their depth and offensive creativity in the coming weeks.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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