Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant is officially active for the team's Week 17 match up against the Cleveland Browns. Bryant did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday due to an illness, but was upgraded to a full participant Friday. Bryant was expected to play as he recovered from his illness over the weekend.
Martavis Bryant injury update: WR active for Steelers, fantasy owners
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver is active for Week 17. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Bryant had been solid up until Week 16 when he turned in his worst game of the season by far, finishing with six yards receiving on three targets. It also marked his third straight game without a touchdown. Despite the near goose egg, owners should have faith in a bounce-back performance. Last week marked the first time all season that Bryant was targeted less than seven times. Most importantly, Pittsburgh can sneak into the playoffs as the six seed with a win over Cleveland and a New York Jets loss to the Buffalo Bills. They'll do everything within their power to take home the win, which should include what they've done all season: plenty of targets for Antonio Brown and Bryant. He's a WR2 with plenty of upside.
