Sammie Coates (WR, PIT) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Sammie Coates had a dominating week for the Steelers in Week 5, catching 6-of-11 targets for 139 yards and two TDs. He was actually out-snapped in this one by Markus Wheaton (64% versus 58%), but severely out-produced him with Wheaton putting up a line of two catches on three targets for 19 yards. Coates has clearly taken control of the WR2 spot left by Martavis Bryant, which makes sense given the two players have similar skill sets.

It was only a matter of time before Coates had a game this big, given the number of long passes Ben Roethlisberger throws his way each game. His first TD came from 72 yards early in the game, and it was nice to see his second one come in the red zone; a 5-yard TD ending a 12 play drive for the Steelers. He almost had a third TD as well, he dropped a short reception that would have likely gone for a score. Pick up Coates in all leagues; it is clear as the weeks roll on Roethlisberger is becoming more and more comfortable throwing to Coates.