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@SF: #17 vs opposing TE - 11.20 FPA
Bye Week7Rank5% Owned87.0% Change0.1WK 2 Pts22.80WK 3 Proj. Pts11.14
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NE
Loss, 3-33
-----240-----6.00
2SEA
Loss, 26-28
-----7382----22.80
3@SF
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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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
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
7Bye  ------------0.00
8MIA
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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9IND
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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10LA
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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11@CLE
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
12@CIN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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13CLE
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
------------0.00
14@ARI
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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15BUF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16@NYJ
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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2019 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NE,
L 3-33
--40--6.00
2SEA,
L 26-28
--382-22.80
3@SF,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
4CIN,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
5BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
6@LAC,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
7Bye-----0.00
8MIA,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
9IND,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
10LA,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
11@CLE,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
12@CIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
13CLE,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
14@ARI,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
15BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
16@NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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  • Scores twice in Week 2

    McDonald caught all seven of his targets for 38 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 28-26 loss to Seattle.

    Analysis: Both of McDonald's touchdowns came from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph, who played the entire second half after Ben Roethlisberger exited with an elbow injury. The first one came from eight yards out and the second was a three-yarder. McDonald's instant chemistry with Rudolph means the tight end's fantasy stock shouldn't be impacted too much regardless of the duration of Roethlisberger's absence.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check

    McDonald caught two of four targets for 40 yards in Pittsburgh's 33-3 loss to New England on Sunday.

    Analysis: McDonald did not see a pass until the final 92 seconds of the game, which was surprising since the Steelers were playing from behind and threw on 47 of their 60 plays from scrimmage. He could struggle again in Week 2 against a Seahawks defense that held opposing tight ends to six standard fantasy points per game last season -- the league's ninth-lowest mark.

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 11:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stuck in committee

    Offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said Wednesday that McDonald won't see a significant increase in playing time compared to a season ago, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. "[McDonald] still won't," Fichtner said. "He's never going to play the full game. That's never going to happen."

    Analysis: There was hope McDonald might handle a three-down role after the Steelers lost Jesse James to Detroit this offseason, but Fichtner apparently wants to keep Pittsburgh's top tight end in a timeshare, splitting snaps with Xavier Grimble and/or Zach Gentry. The plan seems to be influenced by McDonald's injury history as well as his reputation as a subpar blocker. McDonald should still be on the field for a majority of Pittsburgh's pass plays, with potential to be targeted on a higher percentage of…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 21 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in win

    McDonald had one reception for five yards in the Steelers' 17-7 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday.

    Analysis: In his first action this preseason, McDonald played 15 snaps but drew just one target, which he hauled in only to fumble it out of bounds after a short gain. The Steelers have been taking a long look at their other tight ends -- including Xavier Grimble and Kevin Rader -- but McDonald is expected to be the starter when the regular season begins.

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Primed for breakout?

    McDonald was named by Ed Bouchette of The Athletic and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com as one of the Steelers' top breakout candidates for 2019.

    Analysis: It's a popular prediction for good reason after the Steelers lost Antonio Brown and Jesse James during the offseason. The former's departure leaves far more targets behind, but it was the latter who often kept McDonald off the field last season, with the two tight ends both handling snap shares right around 50 percent. With the more blocking-oriented Xavier Grimble and fifth-round rookie Zach Gentry now representing the other options for snaps at tight end in 2019, McDonald stands a great…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 24 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed for larger role

    McDonald likely will take on an expanded role in the passing game after the Steelers parted ways with wide receiver Antonio Brown and tight end Jesse James, ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler reports.

    Analysis: The Steelers will add more bodies behind McDonald and Xavier Grimble at tight end, but they won't necessarily sign or draft a direct replacement for James, who accounted for 39 targets and 562 snaps (50.4 percent) in 2018. There's a real chance McDonald steps into an every-down role, with potential to emerge as the No. 2 receiving option in an offense that no longer needs to allocate 10-to-12 targets per game for Brown. The 28-year-old tight end has an impressive track record of efficiency with…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 14 at 9:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Separates himself as lead TE

    McDonald caught three of his six targets for 39 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.

    Analysis: A healthy McDonald played 15 games in a season for the first time since his rookie year in 2013 and set personal bests for receptions (50), targets (72) and yards (610) while matching his season high of four touchdowns. He has established himself as Pittsburgh's top tight end, with Jesse James and Xavier Grimble combining for just 36 catches (on 47 targets). McDonald is the only rostered tight end whose contract isn't up -- he is signed for three more years -- and should remain atop the depth…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 1 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in long reception

    McDonald caught one of his four targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: McDonald wasn't efficient, but still managed to put together a passable performance thanks to a long third down reception to close the first quarter. He was also targeted in the end zone late in the third quarter, but was unable to haul in the score. McDonald continues to hold a fringe role in the Steelers' offense, commanding four or more targets in four of his past five games. Entering Week 17 with four touchdowns, he'll set a new single-season best touchdown mark if he can find the end zone…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First score in four games

    McDonald caught two of three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 17-10 win over New England.

    Analysis: Ben Roethlisberger hit McDonald on Pittsburgh's opening drive for the score and almost connected for another, but the big tight end was unable to get both feet down. Although he saw his fewest targets in a game since Week 4, McDonald is still ahead of Jesse James on the depth chart. McDonald now has four touchdowns, matching his career high in 2016. Week 16 presents a difficult challenge as New Orleans has allowed tight ends to score just three touchdowns this season and allows the second…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest production in defeat

    McDonald brought in all four of his targets for 37 yards in the Steelers' 24-21 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: McDonald checked in behind JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jaylen Samuels in receptions on the afternoon, while his receiving yardage total was also a distant third behind the duo. The veteran tight end has snagged at least three receptions in every game going back to Week 6, but the 68 yards he garnered versus the Bengals in the first contest during that stretch serves as his high-water mark over that span. McDonald will look to improve his numbers against the Patriots in a critical Week 15 home…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in loss

    McDonald caught four of seven targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Although he appeared to be fully recovered from the hip injury he sustained in Week 13 against Denver, McDonald had his third consecutive game with under 30 yards receiving. He'll look to bounce back against Oakland -- which allows the most fantasy points to tight ends per game (12) -- in Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 10:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully

    McDonald (hip) returned to a full practice Thursday.

    Analysis: McDonald is thus on track to suit up Sunday against the Chargers, and while the tight end hasn't been a volume play of late with 16 catches over his last five games, he has scored in two of his last three outings. He therefore profiles as a tight end option in deeper fantasy formats in Week 13.

    Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with hip issue

    McDonald (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: McDonald's status for Sunday's game against the Chargers is thus worth monitoring in the coming days. If he's out, or limited at all this weekend, added targets could be available for fellow tight end Jesse James.

    Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bothered by hip

    McDonald is dealing with a hip injury and may be limited at practice this week, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

    Analysis: The injury didn't prevent him from handling his usual workload in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver, with McDonald catching three of five targets for 27 yards while logging 33 snaps on offense. One of the incomplete targets was a drop in the end zone, bringing an end to his two-game touchdown streak. Jesse James might be thrust into an every-down role if McDonald were to miss Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Published: Tue, Nov 27 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Drops would-be touchdown

    McDonald caught three of five targets, accounting for 27 yards during Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver.

    Analysis: The sixth-year tight end dropped what was a sure touchdown, an easy flip from Ben Roethlisberger that McDonald just failed to look all the way into his hands. That's a painful fantasy moment for investors in the 28-year-old, as a touchdown could have salvaged a "start-worthy" performance and extended a streak of two straight games with a score. Week 13 presents a less-than-favorable matchup for McDonald in a Chargers defense that allows the 10th-fewest tight end receiving yards, while holding…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 9:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to action Sunday

    McDonald (hip) reentered Sunday's game at Denver.

    Analysis: McDonald will look to build upon three catches (on five targets) for 27 yards with an entire quarter remaining. His primary competitors for TE reps are Jesse James and Xavier Grimble.

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves Sunday's game

    McDonald was forced out of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a hip injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit, McDonald had caught three of his five targets for 27 yards. In his absence, Jesse James and Xavier Grimble will handle the Steelers' tight end duties.

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in second straight

    McDonald caught three of six targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: McDonald scored the second of Pittsburgh's three unanswered touchdowns courtesy of an 11-yard grab. The tight end has gotten the ball over the goal line in two straight weeks, raising his season touchdown total to three. McDonald will look to extend that streak against the Broncos in Week 12.

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First touchdown since Week 3

    McDonald caught all four of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 52-21 win over Carolina.

    Analysis: McDonald caught a 12-yard strike from Ben Roethlisberger in the back of the end zone for the touchdown, though it was uncertain if he had possession of the ball. Fortunately for those who went with McDonald in Week 10 fantasy lineups there was insufficient evidence to overturn the call. In Week 11, Pittsburgh faces Jacksonville, a team that defeated the Steelers twice last season, including the game that knocked them out of the playoffs. In that contest, McDonald was targeted 16 times and…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 11:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another disappointing effort in Week 9 win

    McDonald caught three of six targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 23-16 win over Baltimore.

    Analysis: McDonald saw twice as many targets as teammate Jesse James but wasn't able to do much with them for his second-lowest yardage total in a game this season. He has not reached paydirt since Week 2 but faces the Panthers -- who have allowed the most touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season -- Thursday in Week 10.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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