Fantasy Player Profile
@BUF: #8 vs opposing RB - 13.98 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Should serve in secondary role
McFarland should serve in a backup role this season after the Steelers selected Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McFarland will get to work under offensive coordinator Matt Canada in 2021, who served in the same position at The University of Maryland when the running back ran for 1,034 yards in 2018. However, James Conner left for the Cardinals in free agency during the offseason, and the Steelers decided to replace him by taking the first running back off the board in the first round Thursday. Coach Mike Tomlin described Harris as a "three-down back" after the Steelers selected him, signaling that…read more
Published: Fri, Apr 30 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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Could benefit from OC promotion
McFarland could benefit from working with offensive coordinator Matt Canada, who held the same position at The University of Maryland when the running back ran for 1,034 yards in 2018, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McFarland and Canada both experienced their first NFL season in 2020, with the former seldom used as a backup running back, while the latter served as QBs coach. Canada replaces Randy Fichtner, who was criticized for ranking 31st, 29th and 32nd in rushing yards during his three-year tenure as offensive coordinator. With James Conner scheduled for free agency and none of McFarland, Benny Snell or Jaylen Samuels making a strong impression this past season, it's hard to get a read on the future of…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 26 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Sunday
McFarland (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick will be a healthy scratch as the Steelers head into postseason action. Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels will serve as reserve options behind top running back James Conner.
Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Carries ball five times in Week 17
McFarland totaled five carries for 17 yards while failing to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: McFarland saw some increased usage Week 17 because the Steelers elected to rest some of their primary players ahead of the playoffs. The 2020 fourth-rounder didn't make much of an impact for Pittsburgh during his rookie season, logging just 33 carries for 113 yards while hauling in six of his 10 targets for 54 yards. McFarland could compete for an increased role in 2021 if James Conner doesn't re-sign with the team, but he should continue to see minimal work during the Steelers' postseason run.
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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Avoids injury report
McFarland (illness) is not listed on Thursday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie first-round pick sat out Week 16's win over the Colts due to an ailment, but it looks like he's already returned to full health. With the Steelers planning to sit a number of starters against the Browns on Sunday, McFarland could end up seeing increased playing time.
Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out Sunday
McFarland (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Colts, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: McFarland was added to the injury report Friday as a non-participant due to the illness, and he won't be available for Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis. The 21-year-old was unlikely to see significant playing time even if available since James Conner, Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels are healthy.
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
McFarland is questionable for Sunday's game versus Indianapolis due to an illness, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old was added to the injury report Friday as a non-participant due to the illness, putting his status for Week 16 in question. McFarland is unlikely to have a significant role even if available since James Conner, Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels are all healthy.
Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited usage against Bengals
McFarland recorded one carry for five yards while bringing in his lone target for nine yards in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: McFarland was expected to play a modest role for Pittsburgh on Monday after James Conner (quadriceps) was ruled out for the contest, and he was only on the field for seven offensive snaps in the loss. The rookie was a healthy scratch for the Steelers in Week 14, and he's unlikely to see a major uptick in usage over the final few weeks of the season.
Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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Could handle modest role Monday
McFarland should see some playing time in Monday's game against the Bengals because James Conner (quad) has been ruled out.
Analysis: McFarland was a healthy scratch last week against the Bills, when Conner, Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels were all healthy. Conner also missed Weeks 12-13, and in that stretch, McFarland logged 25 snaps, seven carries and a reception, totaling 29 yards from scrimmage. Snell is slated to lead the Steelers' backfield once again; McFarland will compete with Samuels for the leftover reps.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Week 14
McFarland (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday in Buffalo, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: The absence will mark McFarland's fourth of the season, as the Steelers will ride James Conner in his first action since two games missed due to residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Any reps that don't go to Conner will trickle down to Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited use in loss
McFarland carried four times for 15 yards and failed to haul in his lone target in Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Even with James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) sidelined once again Monday, McFarland was unable to generate much production in the Steelers' first loss of 2020. The rookie was only on the field for 15 percent of the team's snaps, and his usage should decrease even more going forward with Conner expected back in Week 14.
Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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Muted role behind Snell
McFarland carried three times for nine yards and turned his lone target into a 17-yard reception Wednesday in the Steelers' 19-14 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: McFarland was on the field for 14 of the Steelers' 72 offensive snaps on the day, good for a season-high 19 percent share. That said, McFarland's usage might have been more modest than some may have anticipated, given that top back James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) was sidelined. With Conner out, head coach Mike Tomlin eschewed a committee approach to the backfield and instead leaned heavily on Benny Snell, who accounted for 93 total yards while playing 71 percent of the snaps. Even if…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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More opportunities in store
McFarland should see an increased workload in Tuesday's game against the Ravens following news that both James Conner (COVID-19) and Jaylen Samuels (quadriceps) are ruled out, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Benny Snell figures to handle a bulk of the backfield reps, leaving a change-of-pace role for McFarland. Coach Mike Tomlin has been hesitant about utilizing McFarland thus far, as the rookie fourth-rounder hasn't played more than 10 snaps in a game. In limited action, McFarland has recorded 95 yards from scrimmage on 24 touches.
Published: Sat, Nov 28 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs three carries Sunday
McFarland recorded three carries for three yards in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: McFarland was unable to suit up Week 10 due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he returned to action against Jacksonville. The 2020 fourth-rounder was on the field for five offensive snaps, touching the ball three times in the win. McFarland has racked up 67 rushing yards on 20 carries while also hauling in four receptions for 28 yards during his rookie season.
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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Overcomes illness
McFarland (illness) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: McFarland came down with a non-COVID-19-related illness prior to last week's win over Cincinnati and ended up sitting out, but he has evidently recovered from the ailment. The rookie will be in the mix for change-of-pace work behind top back James Conner in Sunday's game in Jacksonville.
Published: Wed, Nov 18 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Not suiting up Sunday
McFarland (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick missed the final two practices of the week before receiving the questionable tag, and he won't be available for Sunday's contest. McFarland has five touches for 13 yards this season, and James Conner should continue to handle the bulk of the backfield work for Pittsburgh.
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable with illness
McFarland (illness) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: McFarland has now missed back-to-back practices while dealing with an ailment, making his status for Week 10 murky. The rookie fourth-round pick has generally handled five to 10 offensive snaps per game since Pittsburgh's Week 4 bye, so he isn't on the fantasy radar in most formats.
Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Can't practice Thursday
McFarland (illness) was a non-participant during the Steelers' practice session Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: This development is damaging news to the prospects of McFarland suiting up Sunday against Cincinnati, as Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com notes that coach Mike Tomlin has a tendency to sit rookies who miss practice throughout the week. McFarland fielded five offensive touches for a total of 22 scrimmage yards last Sunday at Dallas, but a sudden appearance on the injury report places the 21-year-old's status in question for Week 10.
Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Garners five touches in Dallas
McFarland recorded three carries for seven yards while hauling in both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: McFarland's eight offensive snaps Sunday slightly outpaced Benny Snell's five, and the 2020 fourth-rounder had his highest number of touches since Week 3. McFarland earned four touches on the Steelers' first drive of the second quarter before notching a six-yard carry in the fourth. The 21-year-old has logged double-digit snaps just twice this year and has failed to establish much of a role during his rookie season.
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees minimal usage again
McFarland recorded one carry for one yard in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The Steelers relied heavily on the passing game Sunday, but McFarland had a carry on his only offensive play. The 2020 fourth-rounder has recorded just 21 yards from scrimmage on nine touches over the past four weeks.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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Records one carry in Week 7
McFarland recorded one carry for six yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans.
Analysis: McFarland was on the field for just five of the team's 79 offensive snaps Sunday, as he was outpaced by Jaylen Samuels (nine snaps) and Benny Snell (six snaps). While he was relatively effective by recording six yards on his single carry, the 2020 fourth-round pick has played just 20 snaps over the last three weeks while recording seven carries for 14 yards.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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Logs 10 snaps on offense
McFarland rushed three times for two yards while hauling in his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 38-7 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Although the Steelers gained a comfortable lead Sunday, McFarland still saw minimal work in the contest, taking the field for 10 of a possible 65 snaps on offense. Much of the late-game rushing work went to fellow depth option Benny Snell, who scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. McFarland was effective with limited touches in his season debut against the Texans in Week 3, but overall the 2020 fourth-rounder has recorded just 63 yards from scrimmage while appearing in three games for…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Minimal role in win
McFarland ran three times for six yards in Sunday's 38-29 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: McFarland recorded his first touches as a pro during the Steelers' last game, but his workload decreased Sunday against the Eagles as he averaged just two yards per carry. The 2020 fourth-rounder was outpaced in the contest by Benny Snell, who recorded seven carries, including one on the goal line. James Conner has been fully healthy in recent weeks as Pittsburgh's lead back; in that context, McFarland's fantasy upside is limited as he continues to split complementary backfield work with Snell.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Gains first yards of career
McFarland ran for 42 yards on six carries and caught one of two targets for seven yards in the Steelers' 28-21 Week 3 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie and Benny Snell split carries to keep James Conner fresh, but Snell managed just 11 yards on his seven carries. There is no question Conner (109 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries) is the workhorse in the backfield, but McFarland's performance may cost Snell some snaps moving forward.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Debut on tap
McFarland will make his NFL debut in Sunday's game versus the Broncos, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: McFarland -- a rookie fourth-round pick -- was a healthy scratch in the season opener, a game in which James Conner sustained an ankle injury. Conner is healthy and expected to start against the Broncos, but McFarland will add depth and could serve as a change-of-pace back.
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Monday
McFarland is inactive for Monday night's season opener against the Giants, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With McFarland's NFL debut on hold, the Steelers will roll out a Week 1 backfield led by James Conner, with Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels set to work in reserve/change-of-pace roles.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Clear of injury
McFarland (concussion) is not listed on Thursday's injury report, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McFarland dealt with a concussion in late August, but he's since managed to fully clear the league's five-step protocol for brain injuries. With a healthy James Conner primed for deployment as Pittsburgh's bell-cow back, McFarland looks set to begin his career in a depth role against the Giants on Monday.
Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Has concussion
McFarland has been placed in the concussion protocol, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: A fourth-round pick of the Steelers in April, McFarland didn't find himself in a great situation for immediate reps in a backfield led by James Conner and decent enough depth behind him (Benny Snell and Jaylen Samuels). Now that he's dealing with a head injury, there's no telling when McFarland will be able to make inroads again on the RB depth chart.
Published: Thu, Aug 27 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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