Steelers 2026 Week 2 Fantasy Football Report — Harmon Take A Huge Leap
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday came down to one brutal reality: offensive futility. Pittsburgh mustered just three points, 235 total yards, and allowed four sacks — a performance that offered almost nothing for fantasy managers hoping for usable production.
But while the offense sputtered, the Steelers defense once again delivered. Even in a low‑scoring defeat, they proved their value both on the field and in fantasy lineups. The pass rush showed up, the coverage held firm, and the unit continued to profile as one of the most reliable fantasy defenses heading into Week 3.
🔥 Fantasy Movers
🏈 T.J. Watt — LB
Veteran linebacker T.J. Watt kept his comeback tour rolling in Week 2, stacking another impact performance on top of his strong opener. Against the Patriots, Watt and the Steelers’ defensive front smothered rookie quarterback Drake Maye, holding him to 208 passing yards and a single touchdown.
Watt was everywhere again: four tackles, 1.5 sacks, a tackle for loss, and two quarterback hits — the kind of disruptive stat line fantasy managers love. Even with the production, he couldn’t quite hold onto his LB1 ranking, sliding two spots to LB3 with 33.8 fantasy points. Still, he remains one of the most reliable and high‑ceiling IDP assets heading into Week 3.
Alex Highsmith - LB
Edge rusher Alex Highsmith continues to be one of the most overlooked pieces of the Steelers’ defense — and one of the more quietly productive IDP assets. After leading Pittsburgh in sacks last season with 9.5, Highsmith has picked up right where he left off, stacking another strong outing in Week 2 against New England.
He filled the stat sheet with three tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss, a pass deflection, and three quarterback hits, showcasing the disruptive consistency fantasy managers crave. The performance bumped him up five spots to LB10 with 22.8 fantasy points, reinforcing his status as a dependable weekly play in deeper IDP formats.
Derrick Harmon - DT
Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon is quickly becoming one of the Steelers’ most intriguing upward‑trending players — both on the field and in fantasy formats. On Sunday, Harmon delivered one of the best performances of his young career, piling up eight tackles, 0.5 sacks, and a quarterback hit in the matchup against New England.
The breakout showing sent him soaring 57 spots to DL37 with 9.2 fantasy points, a massive jump that reflects how rapidly his stock is climbing. For IDP managers, Harmon is shaping up as a legitimate deep‑league stash with weekly upside, and there’s every reason to expect his momentum to continue in the coming weeks.
🔥 Other Notable Movers
Player | Position | Week Production | Movement | Current Rank | Fantasy Points |
Pat Freiermuth | TE | 32 yards, 4 receptions | ↓ 5 spots | TE11 | 23.0 |
Patrick Queen | LB | 1 INT, 2 tackles | — | LB66 | 10.0 |
Jaylen Warren | RB | 43 rush yards (11 carries), 34 receiving yards (2 rec) | ↑ 2 spots | RB23 | 20.0 |
Roman Wilson | WR | 28 yards, 5 receptions | ↑ 9 spots | WR58 | 13.4 |
🏈 Steelers Week 3 Fantasy Buy or Sell
🟩 BUY (Play)
LB T.J. Watt — Elite IDP anchor with week‑winning upside.
LB Alex Highsmith — Consistent pressure, strong tackle floor, rising stock.
DT Derrick Harmon — Breakout potential DT with momentum.
LB Nick Herbig — Flashing efficiency; trending toward more snaps.
TE Pat Freiermuth — Rodgers’ most reliable chain‑mover.
CB Jalen Ramsey — Veteran, playmaking upside and strong matchup profile.
WR Roman Wilson — Usage and targets climbing
S Jaquan Brisker — High‑tackle safety with weekly IDP stability.
🟥 SELL (Bench)
WR DK Metcalf — Unreliable target; performance continues to regress.
LB Jack Sawyer — Snap share too inconsistent for reliable IDP value.
RB Rico Dowdle — Role shrinking; no clear path to touches.
LB Cole Holcomb — Production lagging behind expectations.
QB Aaron Rodgers — Offense struggling; fantasy ceiling capped.
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