Gets first carry this season

Nix ran once for four yards and failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 31-28 loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: Mostly used for his blocking, the burly fullback finally got to tote the rock this season, coming up one-yard short on a fourth down play. The Steelers hope to get James Conner (ankle) back for their regular season finale against the Bengals, and Jaylen Samuels has done an admirable job in his place, so Nix is unlikely to be a factor in a running game that totaled 112 yards and two touchdowns against Cincinnati earlier this season. The same should be the case in Week 17 as the Bengals allow…read more

Two catches in win

Nix caught both his targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 52-21 win over Carolina.

Analysis: Both his catches came on the same second quarter drive that led to a field goal and a 24-7 lead. He now has three receptions for 36 yards on the season. He also made a huge play on special teams, forcing a fumble on a kickoff that was recovered by Anthony Chickillo on the Carolina nine-yard line. Two plays later, Ben Roethlisberger hit Jaylen Samuels for a six-yard touchdown.

The Steelers re-signed Nix to a new four-year deal Saturday.

Analysis: Nix, who was named to the 2018 Pro Bowl, will no longer have to worry about his immediate future. The fullback has logged 45 career games (nine starts) with the Steelers. He logged just one rushing and one receiving touchdown this past season, but his primary role is leading the way for star running back Le'Veon Bell.

Nix, who ran twice for minus one yard and caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Browns, finishes up the 2017 season with no yards on three carries and one touchdown. He also caught two passes (on three targets) for six yards and one touchdown, playing in all 16 games.

Analysis: Primarily used as a blocking back, Nix is a restricted free agent, and regardless of whether he returns to Pittsburgh next season, or lands somewhere else, his fantasy value lives up to his name and is virtually non-existent.

Nix had one carry for a one-yard touchdown in Monday's 34-6 win at Houston.

Analysis: Le'Veon Bell's fantasy owners had to be sick to their stomach watching Nix, who had played 39 games over three years without a rushing attempt, power his way to a one-yard score. For those still playing in Week 17, don't expect to see that happen again.