Fantasy Player Profile Keeanu Benton
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@BAL: #26 vs opposing DL - 16.23 FPA
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Three stops in Week 11 victory
Benton posted three tackles (one solo) during the Steelers' 34-12 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: Benton played a season-low 39 defensive snaps Sunday, but that may have been in part due to the Steelers' large lead late in the fourth quarter. The third-year defensive tackle is up to 29 tackles (14 solo), including 4.5 sacks, through 10 regular-season games.
Published: Tue, Nov 18 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs sack in loss
Benton logged seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Pittsburgh's loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Benton recorded one of the Steelers' four sacks of Justin Herbert during the loss. After getting off to a slow start this season, the 2023 second-round pick has been more productive as of late, logging 17 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across his last four appearances.
Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to full health
Benton (upper body) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: The third-year defensive lineman dealt with an upper-body issue late last month, but Benton appears to be past it and should be good to go for Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Jets. Benton appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season, making 14 starts, logging 36 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass breakups, including one interception, and one fumble recovery.
Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with upper-body issue
Benton is dealing with an upper-body injury, placing some doubt on his availability for Week 1, Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Analysis: Benton appears to have picked up an upper-body injury during Thursday's 19-10 preseason win over the Panthers. He played nine defensive snaps in the contest, failing to record any stats. Rookie Derrick Harmon (knee) also suffered an injury in the game, so the Steelers could be without two interior defensive linemen in their regular-season opener Sept. 7 versus the Jets.
Published: Sun, Aug 24 at 7:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs more snaps in second season
Benton finished the 2024 regular season with 36 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with six defensed passes (one of which was an interception) and one fumble recovery over 17 contests.
Analysis: Benton has yet to miss a game in his two-year NFL career. He was on the field more often this season than in his rookie campaign -- last year, he logged more than 50 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps four times, while this season that number shot up to 13. However, Benton produced the exact same number of tackles and sacks, though he did boost his tally of pass defenses by four. His numbers aren't appealing in IDP leagues, but Benton has shown promise in his first two pro seasons and…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 21 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks off pass in win
Benton recorded a tackle and an interception in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Perhaps not surprisingly, it was the nose tackle's first interception of his two-year career. Benton does have six pass breakups in 2024 to go along with 23 tackles (12 solo).
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play against Bengals
Benton (hip) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Benton popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a hip injury, but it doesn't appear to be bothering him anymore as he was able to log a full practice Friday. The second-year defensive tackle out of Wisconsin has logged 21 tackles (11 solo), five pass defenses and one fumble recovery across 11 regular-season games.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Managing hip issue
Benton was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Benton didn't appear on Wednesday's estimated practice report, so it's unclear when the hip issue sprung up. The defensive tackle's participation level in Friday's practice should provide clearer insight about whether he's at risk of missing Sunday's Week 13 game against the Bengals. Benton hasn't yet missed a contest this season and has tallied 21 tackles over 11 games.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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Plays 15 snaps
Benton (eye) tallied two tackles, including half a sack, in Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Benton suffered an eye injury during the Steelers' preseason opener, but he was a starter for Saturday's matchup. He played 15 defensive snaps and was relatively productive during his time on the field, and he should be fully healthy moving forward.
Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 7:21am by Rotowire.com
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Will not return
Benton will not return to Friday's preseason tilt with the Texans due to an eye injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The injury does not look serious according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Still, Pittsburgh will unsurprisingly err on the side of caution for the exhibition contest. The nose tackle is expected to start in the trenches alongside Larry Ogunjobi and Cameron Heyward this season.
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in full pads Tuesday
Benton (ankle) was in full pads for Tuesday's practice, Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot reports.
Analysis: Benton exited the preseason opener with an ankle injury last Friday, but it sounds like he avoided anything serious. The second-round rookie, selected 49th overall, is expected to serve as the Steelers' starting nose tackle.
Published: Tue, Aug 15 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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Leaves with ankle injury
Benton is out for the remainder of Friday's preseason opener in Tampa Bay due to an ankle injury, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.
Analysis: Benton, a second-round selection in the offseason, tallied three tackles (two solo) prior to sustaining the injury. There is no word yet on the severity of the issue. When healthy, Benton is expected to start at nose tackle.
Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @NYJ, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 2 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 3 | @NE, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 4 | MIN, | 1 | 1.5 | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 5 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 7 | @CIN, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 8 | GB, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 9 | IND, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 10 | @LAC, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 7.00 |
| 11 | CIN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 12 | @CHI, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 13 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 14 | @BAL, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 15 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Benton's bullrush yields a 6-yard sack on Daniel JonesSun, Nov 2 at 12:37pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton wins his one-on-one pass rush and proceeds to drop Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones for a 6-yard sack.
- Keeanu Benton leads charge for Steelers' SIXTH sack of day vs. WentzSun, Sep 28 at 8:52am
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton leads charge for the Pittsburgh Steelers' SIXTH sack of day vs. the Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz.
- Steelers’ top plays of 2024 seasonThu, Jan 16 at 12:43pm
Watch the best plays made by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL Season.
- Keeanu Benton's first sack comes in crunch time for PittsburghSat, Jan 4 at 8:14pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for an 11-yard loss on third down with 2:11 remaining in the game.
- Keeanu Benton denies delivery from Jameis Winston via INT behind line of scrimmageSun, Dec 8 at 11:36am
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton intercepts the pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston and returns it for 11 yards in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.
- Keeanu Benton breaks up Rodgers' fourth-down throw for turnover on downsSun, Oct 20 at 8:41pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton breaks up New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' fourth-down throw for a turnover on downs.
- Every Steelers sack | 2023 seasonTue, Jan 16 at 3:38pm
Watch every sack by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL Season.
- Baldinger: Steelers' 2023 rookie class has been paying dividends | 'NFL Total Access'Fri, Jan 5 at 4:37pm
In a segment on 'NFL Total Access', NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down film from the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2023 rookie class to show how they have been paying dividends throughout the regular season.
- Steelers' top plays vs. Raiders | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 9:25pm
Watch all of the Pittsburgh Steelers' top plays from their AFC non-divisional Week 3 road win against the Las Vegas Raiders on 'Sunday Night Football' in the 2023 NFL regular season.
- Keeanu Benton obliterates Raiders OL for TD-saving sackSun, Sep 24 at 8:19pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton obliterates the Las Vegas Raiders offensive line for a touchdown-saving sack on Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
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Up Next- Benton's bullrush yields a 6-yard sack on Daniel JonesSun, Nov 2 at 12:37pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton wins his one-on-one pass rush and proceeds to drop Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones for a 6-yard sack.
- Keeanu Benton leads charge for Steelers' SIXTH sack of day vs. WentzSun, Sep 28 at 8:52am
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton leads charge for the Pittsburgh Steelers' SIXTH sack of day vs. the Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz.
- Steelers’ top plays of 2024 seasonThu, Jan 16 at 12:43pm
Watch the best plays made by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL Season.
- Keeanu Benton's first sack comes in crunch time for PittsburghSat, Jan 4 at 8:14pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for an 11-yard loss on third down with 2:11 remaining in the game.
- Keeanu Benton denies delivery from Jameis Winston via INT behind line of scrimmageSun, Dec 8 at 11:36am
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton intercepts the pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston and returns it for 11 yards in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.
- Keeanu Benton breaks up Rodgers' fourth-down throw for turnover on downsSun, Oct 20 at 8:41pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton breaks up New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' fourth-down throw for a turnover on downs.
- Every Steelers sack | 2023 seasonTue, Jan 16 at 3:38pm
Watch every sack by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 NFL Season.
- Baldinger: Steelers' 2023 rookie class has been paying dividends | 'NFL Total Access'Fri, Jan 5 at 4:37pm
In a segment on 'NFL Total Access', NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down film from the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2023 rookie class to show how they have been paying dividends throughout the regular season.
- Steelers' top plays vs. Raiders | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 9:25pm
Watch all of the Pittsburgh Steelers' top plays from their AFC non-divisional Week 3 road win against the Las Vegas Raiders on 'Sunday Night Football' in the 2023 NFL regular season.
- Keeanu Benton obliterates Raiders OL for TD-saving sackSun, Sep 24 at 8:19pm
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton obliterates the Las Vegas Raiders offensive line for a touchdown-saving sack on Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.