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Pittsburgh Steelers Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Steelers allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

16.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
44
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Steelers

Players who have historically scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Lamar Jackson
BAL
20.2
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)
#2 Target
Lamar Jackson
20.2
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)
#3 Target
Joe Burrow
CIN
18.9
avg pts vs Steelers (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Pittsburgh Steelers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Deshaun Watson
CLE
11.2
S2026 Wk7 Tyler Shough
NO
14.8
S2026 Wk6 Jalon Daniels
TB
13.2
S2026 Wk5 Daniel Jones
IND
11.1
S2026 Wk4 Deshaun Watson
CLE
13.9
S2026 Wk3 Joe Burrow
CIN
22.6
S2026 Wk2 Drake Maye
NE
9
S2026 Wk1 Cooper Rush
ATL
7.7
S2025 Wk18 Lamar Jackson
BAL
21.4
S2025 Wk18 Lamar Jackson
BAL
21.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pittsburgh Steelers defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Pittsburgh Steelers allow an average of 16.6 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (44 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers: Lamar Jackson (20.2 avg pts in 4 games), Lamar Jackson (20.2 avg pts in 4 games), Joe Burrow (18.9 avg pts in 3 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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