Week 10 vs. Dallas
Rogers didn't have a target through three quarters last week in Baltimore and finished with six receptions for 103 yards on 10 targets. Now that Ben Roethlisberger has remembered that the second-year receiver can be a factor, look for him to continue to see at least five or six targets. That should make him playable as a flex in PPR leagues.
Week 7 vs. New England
Rogers had four receptions for 35 yards last week in Miami and could be an even bigger weapon this week with Landry Jones at QB with Ben Roethlisberger out. Rogers could be targeted quite a bit working in the slot. That might make him worth a flex play in PPR leagues, but it's a stretch.
Week 6 at Miami
Look for Rogers to return to action this week and be used in the slot for the Steelers. Given the other weapons in the offense, he's useful as a flex play with upside, especially in PPR leagues.
Week 3 at Philadelphia
Ben Roethlisberger lamented the fact he got the ball to Rogers just one time last week at Cincinnati. That won't happen again as the Steelers like the speedy receiver in the slot. Markus Wheaton will return this week, but that will likely eat into Sammie Coates' snaps more than Rogers. Rogers is a decent flex play, especially in PPR leagues.
Week 2 vs. Cincinnati
Playing in his first NFL game, Rogers caught six passes for 59 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, all of which came in the first half. The Steelers went run heavy in the second half and that's will also likely be the case this week against the Bengals. And Rogers' TD catch was fluky, as Sammie Coates was the intended target. He's a decent flex play in PPR leagues, but don't expect a score each week. Rogers will likely fall to being the No. 3 target this week with Markus Wheaton back.
Week 1 at Washington
Keep an eye on how much Rogers is used in the slot this week. He could see more playing time than Sammie Coates and will be valuable in PPR leagues if that is the case.
2016 Fantasy Outlook
If you're looking for a sleeper, here's your guy. Ben Roethlisberger loves Rogers and offensive coordinator Todd Haley said he's the best pure slot receiver he's had since joining the Steelers. Rogers, who missed all of last season with a foot injury as a rookie, has pretty much been uncoverable in training camp and the preseason. And when Roethlisberger has been on the field, he looks Rogers' way a lot. I can see 40 to 50 catches out of the first-year receiver.
