Kenny Pickett Fantasy QB
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| Height / Weight | 6'3" / 220 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Jun 6, 1998(24) |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| Experience | 0 Years |
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Kenny Pickett NEWS
Kenny Pickett In Line To Start In Week 16
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (head) had cleared the league's concussion protocol and is in line to start in Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Eve on Saturday. Pickett missed the Week 15 win over the Carolina Panthers after suffering his second concussion of the year the previous week. But apparently he's cleared the protocols and will start this weekend, barring a setback at practice this week. The 24-year-old's return should be good news for tight end Pat Freiermuth, who didn't see a single target on Sunday, but it could be bad news for receiver Diontae Johnson, who had his best game of the year in Week 15 with Mitch Trubisky under center. Pickett, as expected, has been up and down in his rookie year, throwing for 1,797 yards, four touchdowns and eight picks in 10 games. He'll have some decent QB2 upside in a nice matchup against the Raiders on Saturday night. UPDATE: Pickett would have practiced in full on Tuesday if the Steelers had actually practiced, a clear indication that he's in line to start Saturday evening.
Dec 20, 2022 • 5:19 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Ruled Out For Week 15
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) has officially been ruled out for a Week 15 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Pickett was listed as doubtful on Friday after practicing in a limited fashion all week but was ultimately unable to clear the league's concussion protocol in time to suit up on Sunday. Mitch Trubisky is expected to draw the start in place of Pickett, which will make it difficult to trust any of the Steelers' offensive weapons. Trubisky threw for 276 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in relief of Pickett against the Ravens last week.
Dec 17, 2022 • 6:43 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Listed As Doubtful For Week 15
The Pittsburgh Steelers are listing rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) as doubtful for the Week 15 game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the team plans to announce their starting QB on Saturday. Pickett was a "partial participant" in practice on Friday, and they'll get concussion-protocol clarity on Saturday. Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph split first-team repetitions in practice this week with Pickett limited, and there appears to be a real sentiment among Steelers beat writers that Rudolph could get the nod under center over Trubisky after he came on in relief of Pickett last week to toss three interceptions. Rudolph hasn't played at all in 2022, but he could represent an upgrade over Trubisky at this point.
Dec 16, 2022 • 5:41 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Puts In Another Limited Practice
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Pickett remains in the league's concussion protocol after his second concussion of his first NFL season. The Steelers haven't announced a starter for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, so everything remains on the table, including Mason Rudolph getting his first start of the year over Mitch Trubisky if Pickett isn't cleared. Rudolph split first-team repetitions on Wednesday with Pickett being limited to individual drills. Whoever starts will be facing a Panthers defense that has been in the middle of the pack in 2022 in terms of fantasy points allowed per game to opposing QBs. Pickett hasn't gone over 200 passing yards in a game since Week 11 and has a 4:8 touchdown-to-interception rate in his first 10 NFL games.
Dec 16, 2022 • 1:29 AM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Dealing With Mild Concussion?
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (head) entered the league's concussion protocol in Week 14 in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens and didn't return to the contest. "After the first series, he was evaluated and cleared," head coach Mike Tomlin said. Tomlin also said that Pickett was continually evaluated afterward, and after the next series it was determined that he could not continue. The NFL isn't taking any chances with head injuries this year, so it's not a surprise that Pickett didn't return. The 24-year-old will have to pass through the protocol this week in order to play against the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. If he isn't cleared, Mitch Trubisky will make the start on Sunday. In his first action since Week 6, Trubisky went 22-for-30 for 276 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in relief of Pickett.
Dec 13, 2022 • 5:21 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Ruled Out With Concussion
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion protocol) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Baltimore Ravens. Mitch Trubisky entered in his place. It's an interesting development out of Pittsburgh considering Pickett initially exited, cleared concussion protocol, returned to the game, and then quickly exited again. This time, he has been ruled out. He finishes 0-for-1 passing with 16 rushing yards and one sack.
Dec 11, 2022 • 6:45 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Active Against The Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) is officially active for Sunday night's meeting with the Miami Dolphins. The rookie suffered a concussion in Week 6 against the Buccaneers, ruling him out for the rest of the game. Nonetheless, Pickett has struggled in his inaugural campaign, tossing only one touchdown while throwing four picks and completing just 66.3% of his attempts. As a result, fantasy managers should keep him out of the lineup until he proves he can be an effective fantasy option.
Oct 23, 2022 • 11:15 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett, Pat Freiermuth Clear Concussion Protocol
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, tight end Pat Freiermuth and cornerback Levi Wallace have all cleared the league's concussion protocol and are all on track to play on Sunday night against the Miami Dolphins in Week 7. Pickett put in a full week of practice after leaving last week's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early due to a head injury. The 24-year-old will return to starting duties and will continue being a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues. Freiermuth missed the Week 6 game but will return for Sunday Night Football. The 23-year-old second-year tight end has 20 receptions (32 targets) for 235 yards and a touchdown in his five games so far this year. He'll be on the TE1/2 borderline for his return against Miami.
Oct 21, 2022 • 4:12 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Puts In Full Practice
As Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin promised, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Pickett remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he's been cleared to fully participate in practice, which is a great sign that he'll be cleared to start in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. Before the 24-year-old was knocked out of Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he went 11-for-18 for 67 yards and a touchdown. As long as Pickett gets clearance from an independent neurologist later in the week, he will make the start in Week 7.
Oct 20, 2022 • 12:25 AM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Could Play In Week 7
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, but his practice work will not be limited this week. "If he can play," Tomlin said, "he will play." The Steelers play on Sunday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins this week, so Pickett will have a little extra time to clear the protocol after getting knocked out of the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old first-rounder went 11-for-18 for 67 yards and a touchdown before leaving. The Steelers will get Mitch Trubisky ready to go just in case, but if Pickett clears the protocol, the team will likely stick with him as the starter against Miami.
Oct 18, 2022 • 4:13 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Downgraded To Out
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (head) was evaluated for a concussion and has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 6 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mitch Trubisky took over at quarterback. Pickett finishes the day with 68 passing yards, 16 rushing yards, and one touchdown.
Oct 16, 2022 • 7:32 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Questionable To Return Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (head) is being evaluated for a possible concussion. He is questionable to return against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. In the meantime, Mitch Trubisky has taken over at quarterback. Prior to exiting, Pickett racked up 68 passing yards, 16 rushing yards, and one touchdown.
Oct 16, 2022 • 7:22 PM | RotoBallerSteelers Officially Name Kenny Pickett The Starter
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named rookie first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett the team's starter heading into their Week 5 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. It was announced on Monday that the Steelers were expected to move forward with Pickett as the starter after Mitch Trubisky was benched at halftime of the Week 4 loss to the New York Jets. Pickett went 10-for-13 passing for 120 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions, but he also carried the ball six times for 15 yards and two scores on the ground. The 24-year-old should be added in all superflex leagues if he's available, but he'll be a low-end QB2 in his first professional start this weekend against a strong Bills defense on the road.
Oct 4, 2022 • 4:13 PM | RotoBallerSteelers Expected To Move Forward With Kenny Pickett
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to move forward with rookie first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett, according to sources, after Pickett took over for the benched Mitch Trubisky in the Week 4 loss to the New York Jets. Pickett took over at halftime and head coach Mike Tomlin said, "we needed a spark." Pickett went 10-for-13 passing for 120 yards with three interceptions, but he also added two rushing scores and will see plenty of opportunities moving forward, beginning in Week 5 in a very tough matchup against the Buffalo Bills on the road. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise that the Steelers are sticking with Pickett over the ineffective Trubisky. The 24-year-old rookie will have his growing pains, but he proves the Steelers and fantasy managers with more upside, especially with his legs. He'll be a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues in his first career start this week.
Oct 3, 2022 • 11:13 PM | RotoBallerKenny Pickett Still Has A Chance To Start In Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett appears to have a chance to start in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. While it was assumed that Mitch Trubisky would be the top signal-caller heading into the regular season, the rookie has made a strong case for himself. Pickett, who was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has been working with the first team. Although the 24-year-old is unproven at the professional level, he has more than enough weapons on the offensive end to be successful. Nevertheless, fantasy managers in deeper leagues or Superflex formats with room to spare may want to grab Pickett immediately, especially since his stock will rise if he's named the starter.
Aug 25, 2022 • 11:34 PM | RotoBaller
