The last two games, rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has been on fire for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith-Schuster had a career-high game in Week 8, catching seven passes for 193 yards and a touchdown. He followed that performance up with five catches for 97 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts. Smith-Schuster leads the team in touchdowns and led the team’s wide receivers in receptions, yards, and scores the last two games. The second-round pick has the same amount of targets as top receiver Antonio Brown since Week 8.
Fantasy football Week 11: Start or sit JuJu Smith-Schuster for TNF?
The Steelers rookie wideout is a legitimate fantasy threat now that he has solidified his role as the No. 2 receiver on the team.
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Smith-Schuster is looking at another big week commanding a lot of targets from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers host a soft Tennessee Titans secondary, which has given up 12 touchdowns to receivers so far this season. That is a tie for the second-most in the league with the Houston Texans.
Fantasy impact: The Steelers’ rookie receiving sensation is booming in the Pittsburgh offense even with Roethlisberger struggling. He has looked like the best receiver on the team, and Pittsburgh has the best receiver in the league in Brown. Smith-Schuster is a must-start garnering 10 targets per game. He has a great chance to burn the Titans for another big game.
