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Pittsburgh Steelers Defense vs Running Backs

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

9.5
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
87
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Steelers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Bijan Robinson
ATL
23.7
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)
#2 Target
Breece Hall
NYJ
21.3
avg pts vs Steelers (2 games)
#3 Target
Chase Brown
CIN
14.7
avg pts vs Steelers (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Dylan Sampson
CLE
12.9
S2026 Wk8 Quinshon Judkins
CLE
6.9
S2026 Wk7 Alvin Kamara
NO
13.2
S2026 Wk7 Kendre Miller
NO
5.8
S2026 Wk6 Kenny Gainwell
TB
3.4
S2026 Wk6 Bucky Irving
TB
6.9
S2026 Wk5 Jonathan Taylor
IND
11.2
S2026 Wk5 Seth McGowan
IND
2.9
S2026 Wk4 Jaleel McLaughlin
CLE
8.8
S2026 Wk4 Raheim Sanders
CLE
3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pittsburgh Steelers defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Pittsburgh Steelers allow an average of 9.5 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (87 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Pittsburgh Steelers: Bijan Robinson (23.7 avg pts in 2 games), Breece Hall (21.3 avg pts in 2 games), Chase Brown (14.7 avg pts in 4 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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