Benny Snell Jr. Fantasy

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. came through with a big game for his team in Week 15, posting 107 all-purpose yards and a touchdown. Snell got the chance to start with James Conner ruled out before the game with a quad issue. If Conner doesn't play against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, Snell would get another start for a struggling Pittsburgh offense. Indianapolis represents a tough matchup for the Pittsburgh backfield, ranking 11th in run-defense DVOA and allowing the 13th-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. Treat Snell as a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 in Week 16 if he starts.

Dec. 24th • 6:45 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. turned in a solid outing in a 27-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. Snell carried the ball 18 times for 84 yards and a touchdown while adding 23 yards on three receptions in the loss. The second-year back received the start with James Conner (quad) ruled out before the game. Snell's touchdown came on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter after Diontae Johnson drew a pass-interference penalty in the end zone. Snell will be on the radar as an RB3 in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts if Conner is unable to play.

Dec. 21st • 11:26 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (quadriceps) has been ruled out of his team's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Benny Snell Jr. will get the start at running back in Conner's place. Conner appeared to be trending up after getting in limited practices this week, but the team apparently doesn't feel that he is ready to play. The entire Pittsburgh running game has struggled over the past month, leaving Snell as a shaky flex option against the Bengals in Week 15 despite the solid matchup. Rookie Anthony McFarland Jr. and Jaylen Samuels should also chip in with some backfield touches against Cincy.

Dec. 21st • 3:45 PM