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Other than the fact that it’s a “multi-year” pact, the terms are undisclosed. Headed into his age-27 campaign, Ott has been snapping snaps that are longer than typical snaps in Seattle since 2017.

Thielen finished second on the team in catches and yards. He came up with a few big catches just before and after halftime. On the final drive before the break, Thielen converted a pair of long third downs with catches of 12 and 13 yards. He moved the chains on third-and-long again just after halftime with a 17-yard snag. Thielen is one of many moving parts on the Steelers offense, but he at least knows how to find the holes in defenses and has already developed a connection with Aaron Rodgers. With Calvin Austin banged up and DK Metcalf likely facing a suspension for throwing a punch at a fan, Thielen could stumble in the No. 1 receiver role in Pittsburgh for Week 17.

McLaughlin was the only Denver running back besides RJ Harvey (seven rushes, 50 yards) to see a carry in a massively pass-heavy script for the Broncos. With 17 rushes over his past four games, McLaughlin is clearly the team’s RB2 and would likely function as Denver’s lead back if Harvey were to get dinged up.

Higgins’ seven receptions and 91 yards both led the team. His eight target tied for the team high. The former dynasty darling looked great as a post-catch producer, fighting his way through contact for chunk gains. He does not need to be rostered in re-draft, but dynasty managers could submit a claim for him.

Gainwell took a backseat to Warren on the ground but was extremely productive through the air. He led the Steelers in all receiving categories and came down with one of the most absurd catches of the year. Gainwell was running down the sideline and was tackled by Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone well before the ball made it to him. Lying on the ground, Gainwell caught the ball, popped up, and sprinted into the end zone. Gainwell now has at least five catches in five of his past six games. As a committee back and a PPR machine, he will hold a spot in the RB3 ranks for Week 17 versus Cleveland.

Nix’s yardage total was impressive, but much of it came with the Broncos trailing and picking their way down the field in a hugely pass-heavy game script (47 passes to 12 running back rushing attempts) against the pass-funnel Jaguars. Nix connected with Courtland Sutton for a first half touchdown and nearly hit Sutton for another score in the red zone. Nix targeted RJ Harvey five times for 71 yards and hit Troy Franklin for a long gain. Nix, with just one multi-touchdown game over his past six games, will be a usable 12-team league option next week against the Chiefs. He had 295 scoreless yards the las time he faced KC.

Jackson was escorted to the locker room with the team training staff with under one minute remaining to play in the second quarter. He appeared to have his back checked out on the sideline before departing the field of play. The team immediately deemed him questionable to return. Tyler Huntley would be the next man up for the remainder of the game should Jackson be unable to return. Jackson completed 7-of-10 passes for 101 yards prior departing, adding seven yards on two carries.

Rodgers and the Steelers got rolling in the second half. Pittsburgh put up 19 points over the final two quarters and Rodgers routinely extended drives on third down with clutch throws. His lone touchdown came on a miraculous throw to Kenneth Gainwell. Rodgers’ back was tackled by Alex Anzalone well before the ball made it to him. The ball somehow landed in Gainwell’s hands while he was lying on the ground. He shot up to sprinted into the end zone for one of the stranger touchdowns you will see this year. Rodgers shouldn’t have to throw the ball nearly as much next week when he takes on the Browns. He will be a low-end QB2 in Week 17.

Thomas was an afterthought in this one, as Parker Washington led the Jaguars in targets, receiving yards, and air yards. Thomas, again showing no chemistry with Trevor Lawrence, was targeted on 6 percent of his pass routes, losing the air yards-heavy role he had seen over the previous three games. He still has just two touchdowns in 2025. Thomas will be a touchdown or big play-dependent WR3/4 play in Week 17 against the Colts.

Strange caught his second touchdown of the season on a first quarter red zone throw from Trevor Lawrence. Strange saw strong usage against Denver, logging a pass route on 33 of the Jaguars’ 46 drop backs and seeing the third most targets among Jacksonville pass catchers. In a red hot Jaguars offense, Strange should be started in most 12-team leagues every week. That includes Week 17 against the Colts. Strange had three receptions for 27 yards the last time he played Indy.