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2019 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NE
Loss, 3-33
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2SEA
Loss, 26-28
---18-113-----4.10
3@SF
Loss, 20-24
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4CIN
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5BAL
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6@LAC
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7Bye  ------------0.00
8MIA
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9IND
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10LA
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11@CLE
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12@CIN
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13CLE
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14@ARI
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15BUF
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16@NYJ
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17@BAL
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2019 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NE,
L 3-33
4-2--1.60
2SEA,
L 26-28
18-13--4.10
3@SF,
L 20-24
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4CIN,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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5BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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6@LAC,
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7Bye-----0.00
8MIA,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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9IND,
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10LA,
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11@CLE,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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12@CIN,
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13CLE,
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14@ARI,
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15BUF,
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16@NYJ,
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17@BAL,
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  • Not part of game plan

    Samuels had no touches in Sunday's 24-20 loss to San Francisco.

    Analysis: Earlier in the week there was talk that Samuels might see an increased workload due to James Conner dealing with a knee injury, but that was not the case. With the offense struggling Samuels is little more than a roster stash in deep leagues heading into Pittsburgh's Week 4 game against Cincinnati.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 10:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bigger role could be on tap

    Samuels rushed three times for 18 yards and caught his lone target for 13 more in Sunday's 28-26 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Samuels' stat line was nothing special, but the bigger news here was that starting running back James Conner exited in the second half with a knee injury. While the extent of Conner's injury is not yet known, Samuels and rookie fourth-rounder Benny Snell would be in line for increased roles should Conner need to miss any time moving forward. Samuels started three games in Conner's absence last season, including a 142-yard rushing performance against the Patriots.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to six yards from scrimmage

    Samuels ran twice for four yards and caught one of two targets for two yards in Pittsburgh's 33-3 loss to New England on Sunday.

    Analysis: Both carries came in the first quarter, and an early 20-0 deficit all but eliminated Pittsburgh's running game in the second half. As a result, the Steelers managed just 32 rushing yards and may find it equally difficult to run in Week 2 against a Seahawks defense that allowed just 34 rushing yards in a Week 1 win over the Bengals.

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 11:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in win

    Samuels ran four times for 26 yards and one touchdown in the Steelers' 17-7 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday.

    Analysis: Samuels is off to a nice start after two preseason games, showing he can make big plays. Six of his seven touches (six carries and one reception) have been for eight or more yards, including his 14-yard touchdown run to give Pittsburgh a 7-0 lead. Samuels is an attractive handcuff to James Conner and is expected to see a significant boost in playing time after being on the field for just over 20 percent of all offensive snaps in his rookie season.

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big run sets up score

    Samuels ran twice for 21 yards and caught his lone target for nine yards in Pittsburgh's 30-28 preseason win against Tampa Bay on Friday.

    Analysis: After a one-yard loss on Pittsburgh's first offensive snap, Samuels didn't have another carry until just before halftime, which he took for 22 yards to set up the team's first touchdown one play later. Samuels had just one carry of 20-plus yards in his rookie season, but has the athleticism to make big plays in what is expected to be an expanded role this season.

    Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to see enhanced role

    Samuels' role in the Pittsburgh offense is expected to expand in his second season, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: James Conner remains the Steelers' lead back and rookie Benny Snell adds depth and power to the team's backfield mix, but Kaboly notes that Samuels profiles as a "jack-of-all-trades offensive weapon that can line up just about everywhere." That's the sort of job description that may not always bring steady volume, but Samuels' versatility -- especially with regard to his pass-catching skills -- could translate into a role large enough for him to easily exceed his current ADP.

    Published: Wed, Aug 7 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eyeing role in two-back formations

    Samuels expects the Steelers to use formations that put him and James Conner on the field at the same time, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The double-halfback formation is a common offseason storyline, but one that rarely comes to fruition as anything more than an occasional trick setup during the regular season. Usage of the two halfbacks would make more sense for the Steelers than most teams given the involvement of Samuels, who often lined up as an H-back or tight end at North Carolina State. There's also the matter of Pittsburgh losing Antonio Brown and Jesse James, leaving the team with shaky depth at wide receiver and tight…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 10 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for more snaps

    Backfield mate James Conner expects Samuels to "make a lot of plays" this season, Jonathan Bombulie of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

    Analysis: Conner made his comment during a larger conversation about the Steelers potentially dividing snaps between multiple running backs. The third-year pro essentially served as a three-down workhorse in 11 of his 13 games last season, with his snap share falling below 72 percent just twice. One of those instances came in Week 17 when the Steelers used Samuels and Conner in an even timeshare during the latter's first game back from a knee injury. While the injury probably had something to do with…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 13 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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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