Steelers Expecting More Production From Minkah Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missed seven games last season due to injury, and it was the first year dating back to high school that he recorded zero interceptions. In 2024, Fitzpatrick and the Steelers are expecting a return to his ball-hawking ways. "The biggest thing is as coaches, our job is to try to get all of our guys in the best position as possible so they can play as well as they can and play up to their abilities," defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said. "And so last year I probably failed in that regard. We tried to have him do too much stuff, and I think I'm going to get back to really what makes him special." Austin's comments signal that the team will give him more freedom this year, which could help him become fantasy-relevant in IDP leagues once again. The former first-round pick out of Alabama scored the third-most fantasy points among defensive backs in 2021 and the 12th-most in 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) was removed from the injury report ahead of this weekend's Wild-Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Fitzpatrick hasn't played since Week 15 due to a lingering knee issue. However, he was able to get through full practice sessions this week. The star safety appears ready to go, which is a significant boost for this defense that is going to be without T.J. Watt. Fitzpatrick has 64 tackles and three passes defended in 10 games this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) missed his team's estimated practice on Tuesday as they gear up to face off against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Fitzpatrick has missed Pittsburgh's past two games with a knee issue, an injury which is apparently still giving him trouble. The Steelers have an outside shot at sneaking into the playoffs but they could still opt to play it safe with one of their key defenders in the regular-season finale. Stay tuned to practice reports on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) has already been ruled out for the Week 16 game this Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. It's unclear if Fitzpatrick will need to miss multiple weeks after getting hurt in Saturday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, so he may not even be ready for a Week 17 tilt against the Seattle Seahawks on New Years Eve next week. In addition to Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh's secondary took another big hit on Monday when it was announced that Damontae Kazee will be suspended for the rest of the season for a vicious hit on Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. in Week 15. The Steelers' secondary will be pretty vulnerable for this weekend's game against the Bengals.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) won't return to Saturday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Fitzpatrick left in the second quarter after suffering a knee injury while attempting to defend a pass. The Steelers have decided to take the cautious approach and hold Fitzpatrick out for the rest of the game. His absence is certainly going to be a blow to this Steelers defense. The expectation is that Trent Thompson will see more playing time with Fitzpatrick currently sidelined.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hand) practiced fully on Tuesday, marking two straight full practices for him as his team prepares to take on the New England Patriots in Week 14's Thursday night game. Fitzpatrick fractured his hand during a Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals but he played through the injury, so his availability for Thursday night's game should not be a point of concern for fantasy gamers rostering him in IDP leagues.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) will miss another game this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12. Fitzpatrick suffered a hamstring injury in Week 8 and is now set to miss his fourth straight game. The 27-year-old three-time All-Pro is one of Pittsburgh's best playmakers on the defensive side of the football when he's healthy, but they won't have him back for yet another week. The good news is the Steelers will have it a little easier this weekend while facing backup quarterback Jake Browning instead of Joe Burrow (wrist), who is set to miss the rest of the year after getting hurt last Thursday night. Even with Fitzpatrick still out, the Steelers defense is a top-five fantasy D in Week 12.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) was not present at the team's practice on Wednesday. The no practice to begin the week for the All-Pro safety is not a great sign for his availability on Sunday. Fitzpatrick has missed the last three games since first suffering a hamstring injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8. Pittsburgh decided not to place him on the injured reserve list at that time. But the safety could be in jeopardy of missing his fourth straight game this weekend. Fitzpatrick will have two more chances to practice before Sunday's game.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) was unable to practice at all this week and has officially been ruled out for Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers defense will also be without safety Keanu Neal (rib) and defensive tackle Montravius Adams (ankle). Fitzpatrick is the biggest name for IDP purposes. This will be the third straight missed game for the 27-year-old with an injury that he originally suffered in Week 8. Neal had a big interception in the Week 10 win over the Green Bay Packers but also got hurt in the same contest. Despite Pittsburgh's secondary being a bit more vulnerable this Sunday, their defense/special teams unit is a strong play against rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) did not participate in the team's practice on Wednesday. Fitzpatrick suffered his hamstring injury early in the Week 8 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars after just eight snaps. Since then, the All-Pro safety has missed back-to-back games. However, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Fitzpatrick's practice reps this week will determine if he can go on Sunday. It appears the safety could be close to a potential return, especially since the team did not place him on the injured reserve list two weeks ago. If he's active in Week 11, he's a strong IDP play against the Cleveland Browns.
