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Bye Week7Rank57% Owned82.7% Change0.1WK 16 Pts12.40WK 17 Pts4.20
2018 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDYdsTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@CLE
Tie, 21-21
----------0.00
2KC
Loss, 37-42
----------0.00
3@TB
Win, 30-27
----------0.00
4BAL
Loss, 14-26
----------0.00
5ATL
Win, 41-17
----------0.00
6@CIN
Win, 28-21
----------0.00
7Bye  ----------0.00
8CLE
Win, 33-18
---17------1.70
9@BAL
Win, 23-16
---2------0.20
10CAR
Win, 52-21
---7-221---8.90
11@JAX
Win, 20-16
----------0.00
12@DEN
Loss, 17-24
-----12----1.20
13LAC
Loss, 30-33
---5-201---8.50
14@OAK
Loss, 21-24
---28-64----9.20
15NE
Win, 17-10
---142-30----17.20
16@NO
Loss, 28-31
---53-111---12.40
17CIN
Win, 16-13
---2-40----4.20
2018 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@CLE,
Tie, 21-21
-----0.00
2KC,
L 37-42
-----0.00
3@TB,
W 30-27
-----0.00
4BAL,
L 14-26
-----0.00
5ATL,
W 41-17
-----0.00
6@CIN,
W 28-21
-----0.00
7Bye-----0.00
8CLE,
W 33-18
17----1.70
9@BAL,
W 23-16
2----0.20
10CAR,
W 52-21
7-221-8.90
11@JAX,
W 20-16
-----0.00
12@DEN,
L 17-24
--12--1.20
13LAC,
L 30-33
5-201-8.50
14@OAK,
L 21-24
28-64--9.20
15NE,
W 17-10
142-30--17.20
16@NO,
L 28-31
53-111-12.40
17CIN,
W 16-13
2-40--4.20
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News

  • Locked into Bell-free backfield

    Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert mentioned Samuels as a factor in why the team is comfortable letting Le'Veon Bell leave in free agency this offseason, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: James Conner is also a big part of the equation, not to mention the financial aspect and Bell's fractured relationship with the team. There was never a realistic scenario for Bell to rejoin the Steelers after sitting out an entire season, especially after the team saw what Conner and Samuels are capable of doing in heightened roles. Conner should enter training camp unchallenged as a starter, while Samuels made a strong case to log most of the action on passing downs after hauling in 26 of 29…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 20 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cedes carries to returning teammate

    Samuels ran twice for two yards and caught seven of eight targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.

    Analysis: Pittsburgh struggled on offense the first half, managing just 27 yards on the ground, and it was no surprise that Samuels was used more as a receiving back than a rusher with the return of James Conner (ankle) after a three-game absence. Samuels finishes his rookie season with 56 carries for 256 yards (4.6 average) and 26 catches (on 29 targets) for 199 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. He has three years remaining on his current contract -- and with Le'Veon Bell (holdout) likely to be…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 6:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Delivering in fantasy playoffs

    Samuels ran for 53 yards on 12 attempts, adding three receptions for 11 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 loss to New Orleans.

    Analysis: His eligibility as a tight end on some outlets will be surely discussed for generations, but Samuels' production over the past three weeks has resembled that of a low-end RB1 -- 109.3 total yards per game, with 12 receptions and one touchdown during that span. If James Conner (ankle) is ruled out for a fourth consecutive contest in Week 17, Samuels will likely garner double-digit carries once again, while providing the benefit of a high pass-catching floor in PPR and standard formats alike.…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 8:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Filling in for Conner again

    Samuels is slated to head the Pittsburgh backfield Sunday against the Saints with James Conner (ankle) sidelined for a third straight game, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: Samuels, who racked up 172 total yards against the Patriots last weekend, is expected to dominate the backfield snaps, leaving Stevan Ridley to handle only a light complementary role. The rookie will take aim at a Saints run defense that has allowed a league-low average of 79.1 rushing yards per game. Still, with double-digit carries and involvement in the passing game presumably on tap, Samuels represents a viable Week 16 fantasy lineup option.

    Published: Fri, Dec 21 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks out for stellar effort

    Samuels rushed 19 times for 142 yards and brought in both of his targets for 30 yards in the Steelers' 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

    Analysis: Frequently bottled up in Week 14 by a Raiders run defense that was among the worst in the league coming in, Samuels played like a man unleashed Sunday. The rookie frequently found expansive running lanes against an overmatched Patriots front, and he particularly enjoyed success on counter plays that frequently seemed to catch New England defenders off-balance. Samuels also appeared to run much more decisively than he had in his starting debut versus the Raiders, and his performance certainly…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to start once again

    Samuels is expected to retain his starting role in the Steelers' backfield with James Conner (ankle) likely unavailable Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Samuels should get the majority of the work out of the backfield, similar to Week 14 when the rookie compiled 92 total yards off of 18 touches. Stevan Ridley wound up vulturing a late red-zone touchdown in that contest, mitigating Samuels' fantasy value. With Conner expected to return to the field in Week 16, Sunday's contest against the Patriots might be one of the last opportunities for Samuels to showcase his versatile skillset this season.

    Published: Sat, Dec 15 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in limbo with Conner questionable

    Samuels' role in the Steelers offense could take a hit with James Conner (ankle) questionable for Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: With Conner out of the lineup last Sunday in Oakland, Samuels earned the majority of the snaps (48 of 60 on offense) among active Pittsburgh running backs. Samuels also outpaced Stevan Ridley in touches (18 to five) and yards from scrimmage (92 to four), but the latter did score a touchdown. If Conner returns this weekend, all bets are off as to how much work Samuels and Ridley reasonably can expect to see. However, the above breakdown may be the reality if Conner sits out again, helping…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 14 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Mixed bag in starting opportunity

    Samuels rushed 11 times for 28 yards and brought in all seven of his targets for 64 yards in the Steelers' 24-21 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Samuels couldn't deliver much on the ground, but he did offer a decent James Conner (knee) impression through the air. The rookie seemed to lack explosiveness on many of his runs, though he also appeared to have precious few in terms of rushing lanes on some of his carries. Samuels could be in line for another starting opportunity in a critical Week 15 matchup versus the Patriots if Conner remains sidelined, though veteran Stevan Ridley could log more than the five carries he saw Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to share work

    Samuels, who will start Sunday's game against the Raiders, said he received more first-team work than fellow running back Stevan Ridley during the Steelers' practices this week, but only by a small margin, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Steelers are without James Conner (ankle) for the first time all season, leaving Samuels, a rookie fifth-round pick, as the next man up on the depth chart to fill the backfield void. Though his skills as a pass catcher make him a more viable fantasy option in Week 14 than Ridley, Samuels' comments point to the Steelers making use of both players rather than just handing Samuels the lead role outright. Even so, Samuels' status as a tight end-eligible player in certain fantasy formats makes…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expects to start, but share carries

    Samuels indicated Wednesday that he would start at running back in Sunday's game against the Raiders, but added that he and Stevan Ridley are slated to split time, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Trey Edmunds isn't mentioned in that scenario, so it looks like the Steelers will rely almost entirely on Samuels and Ridley to fill in for James Conner (ankle) in Week 14. While the team's backfield duties may begin in an even rotation this weekend, if either player gets on a roll, the Steelers could ride the hot hand. In any case, Samuels gets the best opportunity of his young NFL career to put forth some meaningful fantasy production. The added snaps and touches are rendered even more…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of backfield committee

    With James Conner (ankle) out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Samuels will be included in the committee that coach Mike Tomlin suggested the Steelers will employ for Week 14, Bob Labriola of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Also in the mix for carries Sunday are Stevan Ridley and Trey Edmunds, to a lesser degree. Based on Tomlin's comments, he isn't clarifying whether Samuels or Ridley will see more carries this weekend, though Samuels is probably the upside play, given his recent trajectory. "We have a great deal of confidence in Ridley," Tomlin noted Tuesday. "We have a great deal of confidence in (Samuels), particularly of late with Jaylen. He's a guy who has been on the rise in recent weeks, and we've talked…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 4 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line for added work Sunday

    With James Conner (ankle) out this week, Samuels is in line for added work Sunday against the Raiders, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Stevan Ridley is also a candidate to see added carries in Week 14, with Trey Edmunds on hand to provide depth, but those scrambling to replace Conner would do well to look into acquiring Samuels to see how this situation unfolds.

    Published: Tue, Dec 4 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores after teammate injured

    Samuels ran twice for five yards and caught all three of his targets for 20 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: The rookie replaced James Conner (leg) and caught a 10-yard touchdown pass with 4:10 remaining that tied the game at 30. Samuels could be in line for a heavy workload if Conner is unable to play in Week 14, when Pittsburgh faces an Oakland team ranked 31st in rushing yards allowed per game (153.3) and 29th in yards allowed per carry (5.0).

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 10:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No factor in loss

    Samuels caught one of two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver.

    Analysis: The rookie running back was targeted on consecutive plays on Pittsburgh's first offensive possession -- including an incompletion thrown by Antonio Brown on a failed gadget play -- but didn't get another look all game. Samuels now has more receiving yards (34) than rushing yards (26) on the season and serves only as a fantasy handcuff to James Conner heading into Week 13 against the Chargers.

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 10:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first career touchdown

    Samuels carried five times for seven yards and caught three of four targets for 22 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 52-21 win over Carolina.

    Analysis: The rookie benefited from Pittsburgh taking a big lead early in the game, matching his total carries on the season. He also caught his first passes and scored his first professional touchdown to cap the scoring for the Steelers. James Conner was removed from the game in the fourth quarter and was being evaluated for a concussion, so there is a chance that Samuels could see a bump in playing time when the Steelers play the Jaguars in Week 11.

    Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 11:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets first touches from scrimmage Sunday

    Samuels ran for 17 yards on four carries during Sunday's 33-18 win over Cleveland.

    Analysis: Entering the contest, Samuels had played just two offensive snaps on the season, but he toted the rock on four consecutive plays in the fourth quarter for his first touches of the campaign. Expect him to return to his usual role on special teams, as James Conner has been impressive while rushing for 599 yards and nine touchdowns on 127 carries, while adding 323 yards on 31 receptions as a fill-in for Le'Veon Bell (contract dispute).

    Published: Sun, Oct 28 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No touches Sunday

    Samuels had no touches during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: The rookie has been limited to special teams play this season and continues to wait for his chance on offense. James Conner has handled 92 percent of the carries by running backs through four games but has struggled lately and is averaging just 3.7 yards per rush, so Samuels may get an opportunity sooner rather than later.

    Published: Mon, Oct 1 at 6:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Does not play Sunday

    Samuels did not play in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Samuels has not played a down yet this season, even with Le'Veon Bell (contract dispute) away from the team. James Conner has taken over as the bell cow in the backfield, playing in 89 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday.

    Published: Mon, Sep 17 at 8:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No snaps in season opener

    Samuels failed to see any action in Sunday's 21-21 tie against the Browns.

    Analysis: In Le'Veon Bell's absence (contract dispute), Samuels was listed a James Conner's back-up on the Pittsburgh depth chart and was expected to be utilized as a third-down, pass-catching option, but the rookie was never given a chance. He may be worth stashing in deep leagues, at least until (if) Bell returns.

    Published: Mon, Sep 10 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could have pass-catching role

    Samuels could see more involvement in the Steelers' passing game than initially anticipated Sunday against the Browns with lead back Le'Veon Bell (contract dispute) not expected to be available for the season opener, Joe Rutter of TribLive.com reports.

    Analysis: Bell's reputation as one of the NFL's premier three-down backs and James Conner's status as his top understudy seemingly blocked Samuels' path to immediate snaps with the Steelers, who selected the North Carolina State product in the fifth round of April's draft. However, with Bell and the Steelers unable to come to terms on an extension over the summer and the veteran back having yet to report to the team to sign his franchise tender, Samuels suddenly finds himself in an intriguing position…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 6 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet to finish preseason

    Samuels took two carries for no gain and didn't draw any targets in Thursday's preseason win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: Samuels appeared to take most of the snaps on the opening drive, including a carry from the Carolina three-yard line that was stuffed for no gain. He finishes the preseason with 28 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown as well as eight receptions for 50 yards, having been thoroughly outplayed by backfield mate James Conner. There's some potential for a committee role if Le'Veon Bell misses time, but it's otherwise difficult to imagine Samuels as a big part of the Pittsburgh offense.

    Published: Thu, Aug 30 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Collects 51 total yards in preseason loss

    Samuels rushed nine times for 38 yards and a touchdown and brought in three of four targets for 13 yards in the Steelers' 51-34 preseason loss to the Packers on Thursday.

    Analysis: Samuels capped off a late third-quarter drive with a one-yard rushing score, his first of the preseason. The versatile fifth-round pick also got to flash his pass-catching chops a bit, making it a solid all-around performance. Samuels continues to serve in a scout-team-like role in training camp while Le'Veon Bell (contract) remains absent, and the latter's refusal to report also projects to continue giving the rookie plenty of opportunities to make his case for a roster spot. Samuels will look…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 16 at 9:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up eight yards

    Samuels rushed for seven yards on six carries and added a one-yard catch during Thursday's 31-14 win over Philadelphia.

    Analysis: Samuels' jack-of-all-trades ability has led the team to work him in Le'Veon Bell's role this offseason. Thursday's performance won't be confused with that of a franchise back. Samuels' seven touches never resulted in a gain of more than three yards. Second-year back James Conner and veteran Fitzgerald Toussaint, meanwhile, both put together solid outings.

    Published: Thu, Aug 9 at 7:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Samuels has been working in the Le'Veon Bell role since he was selected in the fifth round of the 2018 draft, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: The coaching staff, from offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner to wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, praised Samuels' ability to handle a multitude of positions in the offense. Among them are halfback, split end, wildcat quarterback and H-back. Samuels was a jack of all trades in four years at North Carolina State, totaling 1,851 yards receiving, 1,107 yards on the ground, 84 passing yards and 48 touchdowns (one through the air). Bell will pick up the vast majority of the touches afforded…read more

    Published: Fri, Jun 15 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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