The Steelers backfield has been a question mark all season with RB Jaylen Warren starting and having the primary rushing role but Kenneth Gainwell’s pass catching and blocking getting him plenty of work. Both paid off for fantasy managers this week. Warren went 14-143-2 on the ground and 2-8-0 through the air on 2 targets. Gainwell went 9-50-0 on the ground and 5-78-1 through the air on 7 targets. Gainwell’s TD came on an incredible catch at the end of the first half.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (abdomen) practiced all week and is not listed on the final injury report for Monday night's game against the Dolphins. He should be ready for his usual role in that one and is safe to get into Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He was hospitalized after experiencing stomach pain following last week's win over the Ravens, but he's on track to play vs. the Dolphins on Monday night.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that WR D.K. Metcalf is "moving in the right direction" and should be able to play vs. the Dolphins on Monday night. Metcalf was hospitalized after experiencing stomach pains following last week's win over the Ravens. But he was released a short while later and seems to be doing fine. We'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week, but it sounds like Metcalf will be available to use in Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf stayed overnight in Baltimore after being checked into a local hospital with stomach pain. There was fear of internal injuries after taking a hard shot in the Steelers Ravens game on Sunday. Ultimately, it was done out of an adbundance of caution and he was released to fly back to Pittsburgh today.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 13 injury report. He was sidelined on Wednesday but put in full practices on Thursday and Friday. Metcalf should be ready for his usual role against the Bills this weekend.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (ankle) was a full-go in Thursday's practice after sitting out on Wednesday. He should be ready for his usual role vs. the Bills this weekend.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He played his usual snap rate in Sunday's loss to the Bears, so we're guessing this is early-week rest for the veteran. But we'll see if Metcalf gets back on the practice field tomorrow.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf injured his left ankle in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Bears. He put no weight on it as he was helped off the field. Metcalf is officially questionable to return.

Update: Metcalf returned near the end of the second quarter.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) won't play vs. the Bears today, HC Mike Tomlin said. Rodgers was pushing to play but didn't get the green light from the team. We're expecting him back for Week 13. QB Mason Rudolph gets the start today. He's just a low-end QB2 in fantasy lineups, but we're not considering him a significant downgrade from Rodgers. We could see Pittsburgh run it a bit more today with Rodgers sidelined.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers' status for today's game vs. the Bears remains up in the air. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Rodgers is "pushing to play" but that the team has been "more cautious and guarded." This is shaping up as a game-time decision. We'll get Pittsburgh's inactives 11:30 am ET. Neither Rodgers nor backup QB Mason Rudolph are in play in 1-QB fantasy leagues -- and the QB call won't have a big impact on our projections for Pittsburgh's skill-position players.

Winds are forecasted at 15-20 mph with gusts around 30-35 mph for today's Bengals-Steelers game. That figures to impact some long passes and kicks, although it's worth noting that the over/under on this game has held steady at 48.5. We're not adjusting projections in this one but might shy away from Ks Chris Boswell and Evan McPherson.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf put up his second straight dud game going 3-35-0 on 7 targets. This comes off the heels of a 2-6-0 game last week. The struggles of the Steelers’ passing game have affected Metcalf, especially with the slow pace of play for the Steelers. With QB Aaron Rodgers spreading the ball around, Metcalf’s floor will be near zero every week moving forward.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren went 16-31-2 against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. Warren also caught both of his targets for -2 yards. His measly 1.9 yards per carry didn’t help the Steelers offense much, but he was able to punch in two short scores near the goal line.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf caught 3 of 4 targets for 32 yards and a TD in the team’s win over the Patriots. The Patriots' No. 1 CB Christian Gonzalez was out for the game, but Metcalf still didn’t dominate. QB Aaron Rodgers only threw the ball 23 times in the victory, limiting receiving opportunities.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock, completing 22 of 30 passes for 244 yards and 4 TDs in the Steelers’ win over the Jets. His arm showed fresh velocity reminiscent of his Packers days. He connected with seven different receivers, spreading the ball to the open man. The performance gives him streaming upside in favorable matchups.

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo predicts that Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf will catch 10+ TDs this season. It's part of a "bold predictions" column, but it's certainly within the realm of possibilities for Metcalf.