# Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. expected to play

> Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. expected to play Sunday against Bengals.
- Title: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. expected to play · NBC Sports
- Summary: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. expected to play Sunday against Bengals. Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals after…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steelers-wr-michael-pittman-jr-foot-is-expected-to-play
- Published: 2026-09-27T12:10:32.654+00:00
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## Steelers need offensive lift
Steelers need a lift on offense. Receiver Michael Pittman Jr. could help provide it.
## Pittman expected to play Sunday
Pittman is expected to play on Sunday vs. the 2-0 Bengals, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.
## Pittman missed Week 2 with foot injury
Pittman missed the Week 2 loss to the Patriots with a foot injury, and he had been listed as questionable for the Week 3 game.
## Pittman's Pittsburgh debut stats
In his Pittsburgh debut two weeks ago, Pittman had three catches for 58 yards on three targets.
## Steelers' offensive struggles
The Steelers’ offense has one touchdown drive in two games, a 31-yard effort against the Falcons in Week 1. Last week, the Steelers were held to three points against the Patriots.
## Pittman traded from Colts
Pittman was traded to the Steelers after his former team, the Colts, signed receiver Alec Pierce to a new contract.
## Key takeaway

Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals after missing Week 2 with a foot injury.