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Michael Pittman Jr. Injured, Top Fantasy Waiver-Wire Targets with Steelers WR Out vs. Patriots

Michael Pittman Jr. is out for Week 2 after leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in receiving yards last weekend.

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Michael Pittman Jr. is out for Week 2 after leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in receiving yards last weekend.

Pittman was downgraded to out with a foot injury on the Steelers' Saturday injury report, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo .

Here are some top waiver wire targets to consider targeting in Pittman's absence, courtesy of Fantasy Pros .

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The injury update comes after Pittman tallied three catches for 58 yards last Sunday in the Steelers' season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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