2025 Steelers Week 14 Fantasy Football Recap - Rodgers, Metcalf, and Highsmith Are Moving On Up

For the first time in months, the Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a well-balanced performance, securing a 27–22 victory over their division rival, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 14.

After a dismal showing in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers bounced back on both sides of the ball. In the process, several key players boosted their fantasy football stock, reminding managers why Pittsburgh remains a team worth monitoring down the stretch.

Offensive Fantasy Movers -

🏈 Fantasy Spotlight: QB Aaron Rodgers

If there was ever a time for veteran Aaron Rodgers to deliver his best game of the season, he picked it perfectly—coming through in a pivotal divisional matchup. From the opening quarter to the final whistle, Rodgers was locked in, spreading the ball to eight different pass catchers and keeping the defense guessing all night.

He finished with 23 completions for a season-high 284 passing yards, adding one passing touchdown and even hauling in a receiving score. That big-time performance has him sitting at QB18 with 169.5 fantasy points on the year. With his wrist issues now behind him, fantasy managers can expect Rodgers to play his best football down the stretch as the playoff push intensifies.

WR DK Metcalf

Facing heavy criticism in the days leading up to the Ravens matchup, DK Metcalf silenced the doubters with a dominant Week 14 performance. He opened the game with a 52-yard reception—his longest of the season—and never looked back, finishing with a season-high 148 receiving yards on seven catches.

Metcalf’s breakout effort translated to 21.8 fantasy points, pushing him to WR14 with 164.5 points on the year. For fantasy managers, this was a timely reminder that Metcalf remains a high-upside play capable of swinging matchups down the stretch.

📈 Other Notable Offensive Movers

Defensive Fantasy Movers -

🏈 Fantasy Spotlight: LB Alex Highsmith

Unquestionably, no defensive player made a bigger impact against the Ravens in Week 14 than Alex Highsmith. On film, he stood out as Pittsburgh’s most disruptive playmaker, and the stat sheet backed it up: seven solo tackles, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, and the game-winning sack.

His dominant performance translated to 14.8 fantasy points, moving him to LB57 with 72.9 points on the season. For IDP managers, Highsmith’s ability to deliver splash plays makes him a potential difference-maker in the fantasy playoffs.

CB Brandin Echols

Alongside Alex Highsmith, cornerback Brandin Echols made a major impression in Week 14, particularly in the first half with his playmaking ability. Throughout the season, Echols has proven to be one of the most versatile pieces on the Steelers’ roster, helping to elevate a secondary that has moved on from notable names like Darius Slay Jr. and Juan Thornhill.

Echols capped off his performance with a sack, a pass deflection, a quarterback hit, and two tackles. His stat line translated to 7.8 fantasy points, placing him at DB82 with 59.8 points on the year. For IDP managers, Echols’ versatility and knack for splash plays make him a deep-league option worth monitoring as the season winds down.

📈 Other Notable Defensive Movers

Start or Bench For Week 15 -

Start: QB Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf, LB Payton Wilson, LB Alex Highsmith, RB Jaylen Warren, CB James Pierre, RB Kenneth Gainwell, and CB Brandin Echols.

Bench: WR Calvin Austin III, TE Pat Freiermuth, WR Roman Wilson, WR Adam Thielen, TE Jonnu Smith, LB T.J Watt, and DL Cam Heyward.