Ben Skowronek

Ben Skowronek

27-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Skowronek saw his opportunities and targets dwindle dramatically in 2023, his lowest output of the three years he spent with the Rams. The emergence of Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell, along with the continued presence of Cooper Kupp, relegated Skowronek to a heavy role on special teams. He's a versatile wideout who can be used in a variety of roles on offense along with his special teams experience. The Texans pounced when they heard the Rams were moving on from him. The 2021 seventh-rounder caught the eye of Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans when he was defensive coordinator for the 49ers. Skowronek will compete Noah Brown, Michael Woods, John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson for depth roles. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a contract with the Steelers in September of 2024.
Ready for action
WRPittsburgh Steelers
November 10, 2024
Skowronek is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Skowronek was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury prior to Week 3, and he'll be set for his first appearance since. He'll primarily play on special teams and is very unlikely to make any impact as a pass catcher.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Ben Skowronek's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
1.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.13
 
% Team Air Yards
0.2%
 
% Team Targets
0.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
4.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
0.0
 
% Targeted On Route
7.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.31
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

49575%
17581%
43166%
14467%
32149%
9745%
12619%
178%
325%
3215%
305%
2411%
51%
00%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Browns pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Thursday, Nov 21st at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
89.5
 
Cornerbacks
93.6
 
Safeties
78.1
 
Linebackers
85.4
 
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2024 Ben Skowronek Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Ben Skowronek's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
224 lbs
 
Bench Press
13 reps
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
33.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
An unlikely candidate to lead the Rams' wide receiver corps in offensive snaps last season, Skowronek netted 680 reps in 14 games before a calf strain ended his campaign. Utilized in a variety of positions by coach Sean McVay, Skowronek wasn't able to translate the high usage in the stat column, putting up a pedestrian 39-376-0 line on 61 targets. Allen Robinson heading to Pittsburgh leaves Skowronek with a brighter outlook for 2023, as he has a chance to enter the upcoming season third on the depth chart behind Cooper Kupp and Van Jefferson and have ample opportunity to improve in Year 3.
Skowronek spent his rookie season dinged up between a fractured forearm that cost him the preseason and Week 1, and thigh and back injuries that cost him one additional game and may have limited his effectiveness, with just 11 catches for 133 yards in 2021. He operates as a big-bodied receiver who runs crisp routes and can make contested catches, but he lacks breakaway speed. Skowronek may find himself struggling to improve on his first-year numbers with another big wideout in Allen Robinson joining the team, as well as fellow 2021 draftee Tutu Atwell's return from injury.
A sound possession receiver with the potential to be an end-zone threat, Skowronek will push for a roster spot during training camp. He probably won't receive enough playing time to make a meaningful fantasy impact in 2021 and likely lacks the burst off the line and overall speed to take advantage of semi-regular snaps, if he were to receive them.
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Activated off IR
WRPittsburgh Steelers
Shoulder
November 9, 2024
The Steelers activated Skowronek (shoulder) off injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Makes return to practice
WRPittsburgh Steelers
Shoulder
November 6, 2024
Skowronek (shoulder) participated at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Moves to IR after signing
WRPittsburgh Steelers
Shoulder
September 18, 2024
Skowronek (shoulder) was signed to the Steelers' 53-man roster Tuesday, then placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Dealing with injury
WRFree Agent
Shoulder
September 17, 2024
Skowronek is dealing with shoulder soreness Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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Back to practice squad
WRFree Agent
September 16, 2024
Skowronek reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Moved to Texans on Thursday
WRHouston Texans
May 9, 2024
Skowronek was traded to the Texans from the Rams on Thursday, setting up a potential battle for a reserve receiver role with past and now current teammate Robert Woods, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Skowronek enjoyed his best professional campaign to date in 2022, when he mustered a 39-37-6 line across a career-high 680 snaps in what was Woods' first season away from the Rams after spending the previous five years in Los Angeles. The two players, teammates during Skowronek's rookie 2021 campaign, could now ultimately battle for Houston's No. 4 or No. 5 receiver job this summer.
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