Markus Wheaton

Markus Wheaton out for Steelers in Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers declared wide receiver Markus Wheaton inactive for Week 1 against Washington.

What It Means:

Wheaton is sidelined, so Darrius Heyward-Bey and Sammie Coates figure to rotate in three-receiver sets. Wheaton is week to week, and will have a decent shot at returning in Week 2.

Our algorithms project Coates as the Steelers' second receiver this week, with 47 receiving yards and 0.21 touchdowns on four receptions.