Steelers WR George Pickens (hamstring) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Browns. Reports on his status for this one were positive this morning, but Pickens’ pregame workout must not have gone well. His absence leaves a huge hole in Pittsburgh’s passing game. Pickens has accounted for 24% of the team's targets, 24% of the receptions, 32% of the receiving yards, and 30% of the receiving TDs since QB Russell Wilson took over. WRs Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, and Mike Williams could all pick up extra targets, along with TEs Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. But we’ll also likely see the Steelers lean even more on the run game. Russell Wilson is not a recommended QB1 play with Pickens out.

Steelers WR Calvin Austin sustained a concussion in Sunday's game vs. the Bengals. He caught both of his targets for 29 yards and a score before exiting. We'll track Austin's progress through the protocol this coming week. His absence should mean more snaps for WR Mike Williams.

Steelers WR George Pickens caught five of seven targets for 91 yards and an early TD in the Steelers win. Fellow WR Mike Williams, who just joined the Steelers, also caught a 32-yard TD on his lone catch.

Steelers WR Mike Williams is expected to play vs. the Commanders today but is not expected to be a full-go, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. That's not a surprise considering Williams was traded to Pittsburgh on Tuesday. "My understanding is he's been rejuvenated by the fresh start," Pelissero adds. "He's done a good job of picking things up since he's been able to get there. And they like his enthusiasm and his energy. Down the line they see him as a one-on-one guy that can give them size in the red zone." We remain skeptical that Williams will emerge as a reliable fantasy option as the No. 2 WR in this run-leaning Steelers offense. But we'll keep an eye on his playing time and target share. Williams should not be in Week 10 fantasy lineups.