WillHoward

News: 6 days agoHoward (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Spin: The rookie quarterback would need starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph to be unable to play due to injury, illness or ejection to get into the game. Howard was activated off injured reserve Nov. 12 after dealing with a fractured right hand, and he's been behind Rodgers and Rudolph ever since.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Howard was selected by Pittsburgh in the sixth round of April's draft. The biggest QB in this class, Howard made a nice leap last season, impressing in 16 games at Ohio State with class-best marks in QBR (89.6) and sack rate (3.1%). That was a major improvement from his underwhelming efficiency during four seasons at Kansas State. Howard didn't scramble much, but still averaged a solid 6.6 carries per start in his career, which worked out to a 284-1,466-26 rushing line. He'll battle for the team's No. 3 gig.