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@TEN: #25 vs opposing TE - 16.73 FPA
Bye Week8Rank47% Rostered2.4% Change-0.2WK 3 Pts6.50WK 4 Proj. Pts3.37
2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@NYG
Win, 26-16
-----13-----1.30
2DEN
Win, 26-21
-----13-----1.30
3HOU
Win, 28-21
-----335-----6.50
4@TEN
TBDGet Tickets
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5PHI
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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6CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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7@BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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8Bye  ------------0.00
9@DAL
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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10CIN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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11@JAX
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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12BAL
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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13WAS
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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14@BUF
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@CIN
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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16IND
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1@NYG,
W 26-16
--3--1.30
2DEN,
W 26-21
--3--1.30
3HOU,
W 28-21
--35--6.50
4@TEN,
TBDGet Tickets
-----0.00
5PHI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
6CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
7@BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
8Bye-----0.00
9@DAL,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
10CIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
11@JAX,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
12BAL,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
13WAS,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
14@BUF,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
15@CIN,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
16IND,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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  • Remains in Ebron's shadow

    McDonald caught all three of his targets for 35 yards in the Steelers' 28-21 Week 3 win over the Texans Sunday.

    Analysis: Eric Ebron led Pittsburgh in receiving yards -- and finished tied with receiver James Washington for the most receptions and targets -- further widening the gap with McDonald as the primary pass-catching tight end. Week 4 opponent Tennessee has limited opposing tight ends to just 54 yards per game, but the Titans have also yielded a touchdown in each contest to the position. This favors Ebron, making it difficult to insert McDonald in fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • More of same in Week 2

    McDonald recorded a three-yard reception Sunday in Pittsburgh's 26-21 win over Denver.

    Analysis: Targeted twice, McDonald produced an identical stat line as in Week 1. He is behind Eric Ebron on the tight end depth chart and the offense just has too many receiving options to suggest McDonald has any fantasy value heading into Week 3 against the Texans.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch in opener

    McDonald caught one pass for three yards in Monday night's 26-16 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: This was a disappointing outing for McDonald, who was only targeted twice all game and not at all in the second half. He saw fewer targets only twice all last season, but with Eric Ebron now in the mix at tight end, McDonald cannot be relied on heading into Pittsburgh's Week 2 home opener against the Broncos.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Role likely decided in camp

    McDonald and Eric Ebron likely will compete for starting reps at tight end in training camp, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Analysis: McDonald played 69 percent of the offensive snaps as Pittsburgh's top tight end in 2019 and restructured his deal to remain with the team in March, but the signing of Ebron in free agency clouds the former's outlook for 2020. Despite seeing ample playing time last season, McDonald caught only 38 of 55 targets for 273 yards and three touchdowns, though the quarterback situation following Ben Roethlisberger's injury certainly played a part in the poor production. Regardless, McDonald's…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 3 at 6:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Restructures deal with Steelers

    McDonald has restructured his contract with the Steelers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports. As part of his new deal, he agreed to convert $5.5 million in base salary to signing bonus.

    Analysis: The Steelers may have opted to move on from McDonald had his deal not been restructured, but regardless, he will remain in Pittsburgh, and the team now has more cap space with which to pursue free agents.

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another disappointing effort

    McDonald caught both his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: McDonald's season -- like most of the Steelers -- was derailed once Ben Roethlisberger suffered a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2. McDonald finished the 2019 season with 273 yards and three touchdowns on 38 catches (55 targets) in 14 games. This was a disappointing season after racking up a career-high 610 yards in 2018. McDonald has two years remaining on his current contract.

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lackluster effort in loss

    McDonald had three catches for nine yards in Pittsburgh's 16-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

    Analysis: McDonald was targeted six times but fell victim to the poor quarterback play that has plagued the Steelers all season. He'll close out the campaign going up against a Baltimore defense that yields the fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends in both standard and PPR formats. McDonald had three catches for 34 yards against the Ravens earlier this season.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play

    McDonald (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: With McDonald having cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, he's ready to return to action this weekend. While the tight end will be out there if you need him Week 16, he's been a hit-or-miss option through 12 games this season, and two of his three TDs came back Week 2.

    Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full practice

    McDonald (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday.

    Analysis: The activity is a step in the right direction for McDonald, but as of Wednesday, he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. The tight end will thus look to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in the days leading up to Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 15

    McDonald (concussion) didn't practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Steelers will be down two of their key pass catchers in Week 15 with McDonald slated to join wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) on the inactive list. Nick Vannett, who played 38 offensive snaps in relief of a concussed McDonald in the Week 14 win over Arizona, is the leading candidate to start at tight end against Buffalo.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgrades to limited practice

    McDonald (concussion) was limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: That's a step in the right direction for McDonald, who missed practice Wednesday, but as of Thursday, he's still in the NFL's concussion protocol. We'll revisit the tight end's status Friday, once the Steelers release their final Week 15 injury report in advance of Sunday's contest against the Bills.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    McDonald (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: McDonald, who was forced out of Sunday's win over the Cardinals, remains in the NFL's concussion protocol at this stage of the week. If he's unable to gain clearance for this weekend's game against the Bills, Nick Vannett and Zach Gentry would be next in line for reps at tight end.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Concussion confirmed

    McDonald suffered a concussion this past Sunday in Arizona, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: McDonald left the eventual victory in the second half to be evaluated for a head injury, the nature of which wasn't confirmed until Tuesday. With his entrance into the concussion protocol, he's now subject to an evaluation from an independent neurologist before getting clearance for game action. Nick Vannett and rookie Zach Gentry are next in line for TE reps for the Steelers.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Possible concussion

    McDonald was forced out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a possible concussion, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the game, McDonald hauled in his only target for three yards. Nick Vannett is next in line at the tight-end position in McDonald's absence.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches in win

    McDonald had three receptions for 21 yards in Pittsburgh's 20-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.

    Analysis: This was yet another lackluster performance for McDonald, although he made the most of his limited opportunities. He now has four or fewer targets in seven games this season. Pittsburgh travels to Arizona in Week 14 and faces a defense that has yielded 13 touchdowns to opposing tight ends. McDonald could potentially take advantage, but he's scored only once in the past nine games and is a risky fantasy play.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Worst game this season

    McDonald caught his only target for one yard in Pittsburgh's 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.

    Analysis: McDonald wasn't targeted until the second half after being targeted seven times in each of his last three games. The one yard was his lowest production in 32 games dating back to October 2017. McDonald had three receptions for 33 yards against Week 13 opponent Cleveland two weeks ago, but he offers little value as fantasy playoffs approach.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three receptions in loss

    McDonald caught three passes for 33 yards in Pittsburgh's 21-7 loss to Cleveland on Thursday night.

    Analysis: McDonald saw a team-high seven targets, but was unable to do much with them on a night the entire Pittsburgh offense struggled. Injuries to JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion), Diontae Johnson (concussion) and James Conner (shoulder) -- all forced out of action and unable to return -- could dictate that McDonald has a significant role in the offense in Week 12 against the Bengals. Still, the tight end has scored just one touchdown in the last seven games and has yet to exceed 40 receiving yards in…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 9:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in win

    McDonald caught three of seven targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Rams. He also gained two yards on one carry.

    Analysis: Mason Rudolph spread the ball around, with McDonald among five players receiving either six or seven targets. The tight end couldn't do much with his volume though, and he hasn't reached 50 yards receiving in 18 consecutive games dating back to last season. With only two weeks with bye considerations remaining on the NFL schedule, fantasy owners have little reason to roster McDonald in Week 11 against the Browns.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone vs. Colts

    McDonald caught five of seven targets for 30 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: McDonald tied a season high with seven targets and posted his second-highest mark of the campaign with five receptions. He didn't generate many big plays, averaging just 6.0 yards per catch, but a third-quarter touchdown salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective. McDonald had totaled 24 receiving yards combined over his last two outings, so productivity should not be assumed during next Sunday's home matchup with the Rams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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