2025 Steelers Week 7 Fantasy Football Recap - Freiermuth Makes A Comeback

Thursday night road games have long been a thorn in the side of the Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Mike Tomlin—and last week was no exception. In a nail-biting showdown, the Steelers fell to the Cincinnati Bengals, 33–31, in a game that came down to the wire.

Defensively, it was a night to forget. A unit that had looked stout in recent weeks struggled to contain the Bengals’ offensive attack. But on the flip side, the Steelers’ offense came alive, racking up 396 total yards and punching in four touchdowns.

📊 For fantasy managers, this offensive surge is worth noting. With such production, key Steelers skill players could see a significant uptick in fantasy value heading into Week 8. Keep an eye on this unit—they may be trending up at just the right time.

Offensive Fantasy Moves

Pat Freiermuth (TE, Steelers) - When it comes to comeback stories, look no further than Pat Freiermuth. After being virtually invisible in the Steelers' offense through the first five games—including a zero-target outing in Week 4 against the Vikings—rumors swirled about a potential trade. But in Week 7 against the Bengals, Freiermuth silenced the doubters. He emerged as quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ go-to target and a dominant force on offense, finishing with:

• 5 receptions

  
  

• 111 receiving yards

  
  

• 2 touchdowns

  
  

• 22.2 yards per reception

📊 Fantasy Impact: Freiermuth skyrocketed 17 spots from TE44 to TE27, racking up 43.7 fantasy points.

Jaylen Warren (RB, Steelers) - Jaylen Warren was electric on the ground and versatile across the board. Not only did he shine as a runner, but he also contributed as a blocker and receiver. His Week 7 stat line:

• 16 carries for 127 rushing yards

  
  

• 4 receptions for 31 receiving yards

📊 Fantasy Impact: Warren climbed 8 spots to RB24, totaling 72.4 fantasy points.

Aaron Rodgers (QB, Steelers) - Rodgers had a turbulent start, throwing two interceptions in the first half. But he rebounded with poise, completing passes to eight different receivers and finishing strong:

• 23 completions

  
  

• 249 passing yards

  
  

• 4 touchdowns

📊 Fantasy Impact: Rodgers moved up 6 spots to QB16, now sitting at 100.6 fantasy points.

📈 Other Notable Offensive Movers

Defensive Fantasy Movers

Keeanu Benton (DT, Steelers) - In a game where the Steelers defense combined for just two sacks and six quarterback hits, standout performances were scarce. One bright spot was Keeanu Benton, who registered:

• 1 sack

• 3 tackles

  
  

📉 Fantasy Impact: Benton dropped six spots from DL68 to DL74, now sitting at 22.0 fantasy points.

Cameron Heyward (DT, Steelers) - Heyward had a modest outing statistically, posting:

• 0.5 sacks

• 3 tackles

• 1 quarterback hit

  
  

Yet somehow, he surged 13 spots to DL38 with 30.4 fantasy points. If this is the floor, fantasy managers should be excited for what’s ahead when he returns to peak form.

T.J. Watt (EDGE, Steelers) - Watt was largely a non-factor in the loss to the Bengals, contributing:

• 0.5 sacks

• 1 quarterback hit

  
  

📉 Fantasy Impact:   He slid five spots to LB22, now holding 54.7 fantasy points. Expect a bounce-back—Watt rarely stays quiet for long.

📈Other Notable Defensive Movers

Buy Or Sell For Week 8 -

Buy - RB Jaylen Warren, TE Pat Freiermuth (low), S DeShon Elliott, QB Aaron Rodgers (low) LB Nick Herbig (low), WR DK Metcalf, TE Jonnu Smith, DL Derrick Harmon, and TE Darnell Washington.

Sell - WR Roman Wilson, LB Payton Wilson, LB Patrick Queen, CB Darius Slay Jr., LB Alex Highsmith, RB Kenneth Gainwell, and RB Kaleb Johnson.