Mike Tomlin officially ruled out QB Kenny Pickett for Saturday’s game vs. Cincinnati. Steelers’ QB Mason Rudolph officially starts.

Related Players: Mitch Trubisky

It is very unlikely that Rudolph hits the ground running to bolster this anemic offense. The last time we saw a Mason Rudolph start was in Week 10 of the 2021 season, when it took him 52 dropbacks to grind out 242 yards, with 4.8 yards per attempt. He is a desperation-play Superflex option, even in a good matchup against the Bengals defense.

The Steelers are benching QB Mitch Trubisky and going with Mason Rudolph this week, coach Mike Tomlin announced.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky, Kenny Pickett

Rudolph will get to lead the Steelers sleigh just in time for Christmas. But, there likely isn't going to be a dramatic change in the offense when all is said an done. Rudolph got the call with about six minutes left in the game after Trubisky threw a bad interception with the team trailing 27-13 and needing a quick score. Rudolph was just 2 for 3 for three yards in his time. One thing to note is other reports say Tomlin said Pickett is improving and hasn't been ruled out. The Steelers play another Saturday game, this time against the Bengals at home.

Steelers’ HC Mike Tomlin ruled out QB Kenny Pickett for Saturday’s game vs. the Colts. Mitch Trubisky starts again.

Trubisky threw for a TD and ran for another one last week against a tough Patriot defense that was coming off a stellar performance against the Chargers at home in Week 13. This week, Trubisky gets the Colts on the road on a Saturday game, which should at least be a better matchup on paper. However, Trubisky is a risky start in anything other than deeper, two QB or superflex leagues.

Steelers’ HC Mike Tomlin said QB Kenny Pickett underwent surgery on his high ankle sprain this morning and is out Thursday night vs. the Patriots.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky

The Steelers are hoping to have Pickett back at some point and still being in the playoff race when he's back in action. Initial reports said Pickett could miss 2-4 weeks, but the team hasn't updated that timetable following Sunday's loss and the surgery. Trubisky will get the start, but seems to have a tough task ahead of him with the New England defense on a short week.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) was a full participant today and has no game status. He'll play on TNF.

Related Players: Mitch Trubisky

Pickett has a decent matchup in Week 9 against the Titans, but still not good enough to put him on fantasy radars. It's been a rough 2023 season for the sophomore, who has topped 15 fantasy points only twice.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett said he plans to play on Thursday vs. the Titans.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky

Pickett said he did light throwing today during a walk-through style practice. He was listed as limited on Monday, according to reports. As we've said before, we can't always trust a player when he says he's going to play. It's very possible the Steelers have a different plan, but for now things look at least optimistic for Pickett to be on the field for Week 9's TNF game.

The Steelers may have their starting quarterback for Thursday’s game against the Titans.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said in his Monday press conference that “the door is definitively ajar” for Kenny Pickett to play, despite suffering a rib injury on Sunday.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky

It's a Thursday game for the Steelers this week against the Titans, which seems to be the bigger issue for Pickett as far as his status goes. Tomlin said Pickett will likely be a game-time call based on the information he had. The good news is there is no structural damage to his ribs. Tomlin added they will evaluate his ability to throw, his level of comfort and his ability of effectiveness, and "let that be our guide in terms of determining his availability.” If he can't go, Trubisky would get the start.

Kenny Pickett left Week 8 with a rib injury.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky

It's a short week for the Steeles, but Rapoport said the team will wait and see how Pickett feels today and how he may be able to rebound. But because of the short week, Trubisky is "likely" the option this Thursday night, according to Rapoport.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett (knee) is off the injury report and is good to go Sunday vs. the Ravens.

Related Players: Mitch Trubisky

The schedule lightens up as the season goes on, but Pickett should remain on benches until the offense proves it can be better.

Steelers upgraded QB Kenny Pickett to a full participant today in practice, putting him on track to start Sunday vs. the Ravens despite the bone bruise in his knee.

Related Players: Mitch Trubisky

Even if Pickett starts, he can't be plugged into fantasy lineups until the Steelers woeful offense begins to progress.