RB ATL
College: Tennessee | 11 years
Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs
Birth Date: 1991-03-17
2024 Bye Week: 9
Non-Football Injury
Total Pts: 37.1
Avg Pts: 2.18
Rank: 80 RB
Free Agent
Patterson moved down the depth chart last season for the Falcons, serving as the No. 3 back. He had 219 total yards in 14 games. It was just the second time in the last eight seasons that he had fewer than 225 total yards. Patterson is 32 years old, so he might be running out of time to play a big role in the NFL. Patterson has shifted to a running back in recent seasons and served the role well. He averages an impressive 4.9 yards per carry. Patterson has good hands for a running back and has done a much better job of running on the inside in recent seasons. He won't make a lot of plays after contact and can struggle hitting the hole in a hurry. Fantasy Outlook: Patterson is trending the wrong way. It could be more of the same this season for him, meaning he will be a big stretch for fantasy teams to roster. He might get around 300 total yards with a score or two.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson had one of the most surprising late-career breakouts in 2021. With the Atlanta Falcons, he posted 153 carries for 618 yards and six touchdowns and caught 52 passes for 548 yards and another five scores. His production yielded an RB9 finish in PPR leagues. However, his usage, productivity, and efficiency have declined over the last two years thanks to aging and injuries, so it's tough to expect him to be fantasy-relevant in 2024. Although his familiarity with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith helps, he's likely to be utilized primarily on special teams and as a gadget player on offense -- think Kadarius Toney. Patterson had little success as a pure wide receiver during his time with the Minnesota Vikings early in his career, so it'd be a surprise if he made an impact out wide despite the lack of depth in the Pittsburgh wide receiver room. Deep-league fantasy managers can take a flier on him late in drafts, but don't be surprised if he's one of the first players dropped when the first run of in-season waiver wire claims takes place. His best value is as a kick-returner, especially under the new kickoff rules.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson had one of the most surprising late-career breakouts in 2021. With the Atlanta Falcons, he posted 153 carries for 618 yards and six touchdowns and caught 52 passes for 548 yards and another five scores. His production yielded an RB9 finish in PPR leagues. However, his usage, productivity, and efficiency have declined over the last two years thanks to aging and injuries, so it's tough to expect him to be fantasy-relevant in 2024. Although his familiarity with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith helps, he's likely to be utilized primarily on special teams and as a gadget player on offense -- think Kadarius Toney. Patterson had little success as a pure wide receiver during his time with the Minnesota Vikings early in his career, so it'd be a surprise if he made an impact out wide despite the lack of depth in the Pittsburgh wide receiver room. Deep-league fantasy managers can take a flier on him late in drafts, but don't be surprised if he's one of the first players dropped when the first run of in-season waiver wire claims takes place. His best value is as a kick-returner, especially under the new kickoff rules.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 0.00 | |
Week 2 | 0.00 | |
Week 3 | 0.00 | |
Week 4 | 0.00 | |
Week 5 | 1.70 | Cordarrelle Patterson 7 receiving yds (0.70 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 6 | 1.60 | Cordarrelle Patterson 6 receiving yds (0.60 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 7 | 5.60 | Cordarrelle Patterson 56 rushing yds (5.60 pts) |
Week 8 | 0.70 | Cordarrelle Patterson 7 rushing yds (0.70 pts) |
Week 9 | 1.30 | Cordarrelle Patterson 3 receiving yds (0.30 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 10 | 4.00 | Cordarrelle Patterson 13 rushing yds (1.30 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 7 receiving yds (0.70 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
Week 11 | ||
Week 12 | 4.30 | Cordarrelle Patterson 43 rushing yds (4.30 pts) |
Week 13 | 2.70 | Cordarrelle Patterson 11 rushing yds (1.10 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 6 receiving yds (0.60 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 14 | 0.70 | Cordarrelle Patterson 7 rushing yds (0.70 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 7.20 | Cordarrelle Patterson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Cordarrelle Patterson 2 yd TD pass from Desmond Ridder Cordarrelle Patterson 2 receiving yds (0.20 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 2 | 5.30 | Cordarrelle Patterson 26 rushing yds (2.60 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 7 receiving yds (0.70 pts) Cordarrelle Patterson 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 3 | 0.00 |
Pittsburgh Steelers running back/returner Cordarrelle Patterson (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday. Patterson suffered the injury during offseason training and is not cleared to practice. The injury is thought to be day-to-day, but the team placed him on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list until he can return to the team. Patterson has familiarity with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and is likely to see the bulk of his work in the return game with some utilization in the running game as depth behind incumbent starters Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Patterson is best left undrafted in fantasy leagues but could find more work if an injury happened to either Harris or Warren.
From RotoBaller
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Dean Lowry (undisclosed) and LB Cole Holcomb (knee) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, July 24. RB Cordarrelle Patterson (hamstring) has been placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
From TheHuddle
It's highly probable that the Pittsburgh Steelers will label Cordarrelle Patterson as the Joker in his first year with the team. "Running back, kick returner, tackle, tight end I can do it all. Whatever they need me to do," Patterson said last month. The 33-year-old veteran floated from the RB room to the receiver room last year with the Atlanta Falcons under head coach Arthur Smith, who is now Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator. Patterson fully embraced the role in 2023 and was signed by the Steelers just hours after the NFL passed a new kickoff rule. He has returned 273 kicks in his career with an NFL-record nine touchdowns. Patterson was primarily a RB last year in Atlanta but had just 181 rushing yards and no TDs on 50 carries after posting a career-high 695 rushing yards in 2022. Pittsburgh hasn't offered clues on how they plan to use Patterson, but he'll most likely be used on kickoffs and as a depth option for the backfield.
From RotoBaller
Pittsburgh Steelers running back/wide receiver/return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson signed a two-year, $6 million contract this offseason to join the team, almost immediately after the new kickoff rules were announced. Patterson, the NFL's all-time leader in kickoff return touchdowns (nine), was surely signed to help in that area, but Mark Kaboly of the Athletic believes he is likely to have a role on offense, too. "It's hard to imagine the Steelers gave him $6 million over two years to be only a kick returner," Kaboly wrote. "An accomplished receiver and running back over his career, Patterson will likely have a bigger role than being a specialist." The 33-year-old enjoyed his best season under current Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith when the two were in Atlanta in 2021. Patterson rushed 153 times for 618 yards and caught 52 passes for 548 yards and scored 11 total touchdowns. Pittsburgh has a strong running back duo in Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris, but its wide receiver group behind George Pickens looks weak on paper. That said, don't be surprised if Patterson is mixed in along with Van Jefferson and third-round rookie Roman Wilson. It'd be a surprise the 2013 first-round pick is a weekly fantasy contributor, but he might be a bargain-bin DFS play with upside in 2024.
From RotoBaller
The Pittsburgh Steelers could add a legitimate No. 2 wide receiver before the beginning of the season, in the opinion of Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. At the moment, WR Van Jefferson appears to be the most likely in-house candidate to start opposite WR George Pickens but Quez Watkins, Cordarrelle Patterson, Calvin Austin, Scotty Miller, Marquez Callaway and Denzel Mims could also be in the running if the Steelers decide not to sign another receiver.
From TheHuddle
Dynasty | The Steelers have signed utility player Cordarrelle Patterson. Dynasty Analysis: A lightning rod in dynasty leagues seemingly for his entire career, Patterson lands with the Steelers hours after the NFL adopted new kickoff return rules. It's going to be interesting to see just how Pittsburgh employs him as he can obviously return kicks but also help out at running back or receiver. In the end, it's hard to see much value from Patterson, especially in dynasty leagues. However, he's certainly a player to monitor as his role becomes more and more clear.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Patterson enjoyed the best season of his career under current Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Atlanta, so the move gives the veteran a smidge of fantasy relevance in 2024. In 2021, Patterson rushed 153 times for 618 yards and six touchdowns and caught 52 passes for 548 yards and five scores. He finished that campaign as the RB9 in PPR leagues. However, he posted just 219 yards of offense last season and turned 33 years old on March 17. In all likelihood, he will primarily be used on special teams and as a gadget player in the new-look Pittsburgh offense. Patterson holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns (nine), and this move was made on the same day the league approved a revised kickoff.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent RB Cordarrelle Patterson (Falcons) reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $6 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, March 26.
From TheHuddle
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 37.10 | 181 | 0 | 9 | |||||||
Week 1 | CAR | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 2 | GB | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 3 | @DET | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 4 | @JAX | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 5 | HOU | 1.70 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 6 | WAS | 1.60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 7 | @TB | 5.60 | 56 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 8 | @TEN | 0.70 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 9 | MIN | 1.30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 10 | @ARI | 4.00 | 13 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 11 | bye | ||||||||||
Week 12 | NO | 4.30 | 43 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 13 | @NYJ | 2.70 | 11 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 14 | TB | 0.70 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 15 | @CAR | 7.20 | -2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 16 | IND | 5.30 | 26 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 17 | @CHI | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 18 | @NO | 2.00 | 20 | 0 | 0 |