Pittsburgh Steelers
Antonio Brown/Martavis Bryant (Wide Receivers): The Bengals allow the 10th fewest fantasy points to wide receivers. Bryant was held in check the last time these two teams met as he only recorded 4 receptions on 9 targets and gained 49 yards. The Bengals will likely be without Adam Jones one of their top cornerbacks and Bryant has scored in 6 of the last 7 games but still a risky play. Brown on the other hand is more of a sure thing. In his last meeting with the Bengals Brown recorded 6 receptions on 11 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown. Brown has 5 touchdowns in the last 5 weeks and 100 plus yards in 3 of the last 5 games.
Ben Roethlisberger (Quarterback): Roethlisberger had an awful game as well the last time these two teams faced off. He only completed 28 of 45 passing attempts for 262 yards a touchdown, and 3 interceptions. The Bengals have given up the 4th fewest points to quarterback however have to contain Roethlisberger whom has 4 straight 300 plus yard passing games.
DeAngelo Williams (Running Back): Williams is going against a defense that allows the 11th fewest fantasy points to running backs. In their first meeting Williams had 9 rushing attempts for 71 yards and a couple of receptions. Expect more of the same from the veteran RB.
Cincinnati Bengals
Andy Dalton (Quarterback): Dalton struggled the last time he faced the Steelers. In their last matchup Dalton threw for 231 yards, a touchdown, and 2 interceptions, as he completed 23 of his 38 passing attempts. This is not a great sign for Dalton as the Steelers often give up the 11th most fantasy points to quarterbacks. Keep in mind Dalton has had 7 touchdowns in his last 3 games.
Tyler Eifert (Tight End): Eifert may sit out of this game thanks to a neck stinger. Eifert missed last week's game and is highly questionable for week 14. The Steelers have given up the 6th most fantasy points to tight ends. In Eifert's last game against the Steelers he only hauled in 4 out of 8 targets for 39 yards.
A.J. Green (Wide Receiver): Green will be going up against a Steelers defense that must defend themselves from one incredibly productive wide receiver. Green has come on as of late piling up fantasy points. Green has 3 touchdowns in the last 2 games and will be facing a defense that gives up the 3rd most fantasy points to wide receivers. In their last meeting Green caught 11 of 17 targets for 118 yards and a touchdown.
Jeremy Hill/Giovani Bernard (Running Back): Hill appears to be the lead back after taking 22 carries last week. Bernard was finally outgained by Hill meaning Bernard should see a more supportive role. This game will be a shootout and that means Bernard could possibly be needed as a passing down back more often. Bernard often plays more in games where the Bengals are behind, I would expect that to be the case at some point, last week the Bengals crushed Cleveland 37-3 meaning Bernard had very little to do.
