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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Logs seven tackles vs. Denver
Minkah Fitzpatrick totaled seven tackles (five solo) during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 13-6 win over the Broncos on Sunday.Fitzpatrick was the second-leading scorer for the Steelers on Sunday behind strong safety DeShon Elliott, and the duo played a large part in limiting the Broncos to just nine points and zero touchdowns. Fitzpatrick has recorded 14 tackles through the first two games of the season, which has him on pace to break 100 tackles for the second time in his eight-year NFL career. The 2018 first-round pick will have his hands full against the Chargers' receiving corps in Week 3.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Returning to more comfortable role
Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said at mandatory minicamp Wednesday that he "failed" to put Minkah Fitzpatrick "in the best position" during the 2023 season and intends for him to play more at free safety going forward, Joe Clark of Pittsburgh Steelers Depot reports.Fizpatrick played a career-high 134 snaps in the slot last season despite appearing in just 10 games, per Clark, and his 161 snaps at box safety were the second-highest tally of his career. That heavily intruded on Fitzpatrick's ability to suit up at free safety, where his talents best shine, resulting in his first year without a single turnover. Fitzpatrick said he hopes to get back to playing "Minkah Ball" in 2024, and getting the 2018 first-round pick back to a deep safety role could allow him to return to his four-time Pro Bowler form. The addition of DeShon Elliott in free agency should facilitate that plan.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Makes 10 appearances in 2023
Minkah Fitzpatrick made 64 tackles (43 solo) and three pass breakups across 10 regular-season games in 2023.Fitzpatrick missed seven total games in 2023 due to a combination of knee and hand injuries, but he managed to return to health in time for Pittsburgh's wild-card playoff loss to the Bills, a game in which he logged 10 tackles (five solo). In just 10 regular-season appearances, five of Fitzpatrick's games saw him achieve double-digit tackle totals. The 27-year-old remains one of the league's true standout safeties, with big-play potential to lend him serious fantasy upside as well. Fitzpatrick has three years remaining on his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Ready for playoff opener
Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) said Thursday he will suit up for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Fitzpatrick missed three consecutive games to end the regular season, but he's recovered from his knee injury in time to return for playoff action. The standout safety's return will certainly boost Pittsburgh's prospects of containing Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense, though the loss of T.J. Watt (knee) will still be difficult to make up for.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Looking good for Sunday
Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Fitzpatrick sat out of the Steelers' last three regular-season games due to a knee injury, but it now looks like he'll be ready to play in the wild-card round. He projects to start Sunday, and his presence dampens expectations for Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense somewhat.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Optimism for wild-card return
Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he has optimism about Minkah Fitzpatrick's (knee) chances of playing in Sunday's wild-card game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Fitzpatrick missed the final three games of the regular season, but the veteran safety is expected to begin the practice week as a limited participant and could be an option for Sunday, depending on how much progress he makes. The possible return of the standout defensive back would at least slightly soften the blow of the absence of star edge rusher T.J. Watt (knee) for the first round of the playoffs.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Ruled out
Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official website reports.Fitzpatrick returned to practice this week for the first time since Week 15 before drawing a questionable tag. However, he was unable to get cleared by Pittsburgh's medical staff and will miss his third straight game as a result. Miles Killebrew is the likely candidate to keep getting more work at safety.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Questionable for Saturday
Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Fitzpatrick got back on the practice field during the week for the first time since Week 15, giving him a chance to play in Week 18. If he misses his third consecutive game, one of Trenton Thompson (neck) or Miles Killebrew will probably start in Fitzpatrick's place.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Returns to practice Wednesday
Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Wednesday was the first time Fitzpatrick practiced since he sustained a knee injury in Week 15 at Indianapolis. If he's able to take another step forward and upgrade to a full practice Thursday, he could avoid carrying an injury designation into Saturday's game.
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Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Listed as DNP on estimate
Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) was listed as a nonparticipant on the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice estimate Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Fitzpatrick is apparently still tending to the same knee injury that has sidelined him for both of Pittsburgh's last two games. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Wednesday or Thursday to give himself a chance to suit up Saturday.
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#39 DB / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 207 lb Age: 27 College: Alabama Bye 9Fantasy Points by Week
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