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Mason Rudolph

QB PIT

College: Oklahoma State | 6 years
Height: 6'5" | Weight: 235 lbs
Birth Date: 1995-07-17
2024 Bye Week: 7

Total Pts: 0.00
Avg Pts: 0.00
Rank: 0 QB

2024 RTSports Outlook

Rudolph was the third string quarterback for the Steeles most of last season and didn't get in a game in that role. Rudolph has started 10 games in his NFL career, so he has some experience but not much. He has 16 touchdowns to 11 interceptions and completes 61.5 percent of his passes for his career. Rudolph is a big quarterback that can make all the throws. He has very good touch but also can fit the ball into tight spaces if needed. He does lack a little arm strength, though, and struggles some with the deep ball. Rudolph also has issues when being pressured, making some poor decisions under duress. He will compete for a top backup job this coming season.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Rudolph shows some potential when starting but seems a long shot to start this season.

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Week 152.00Mason Rudolph 2 completions (2.00 pts)
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. . . Mason Rudolph 86 yd TD pass to George Pickens
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Mason Rudolph 290 passing yds (15.00 pts)
Mason Rudolph 2 rushing atts (1.00 pts)
Mason Rudolph 86 yd TD pass (6.00 pts)
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Mason Rudolph 17 completions (17.00 pts)
Week 1734.00Mason Rudolph 274 passing yds (13.00 pts)
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Week 1826.00Mason Rudolph 1 fumble lost (-3.00 pts)
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. . . Mason Rudolph 71 yd TD pass to Diontae Johnson
Mason Rudolph 152 passing yds (1.00 pts)
Mason Rudolph 2 rushing atts (1.00 pts)
Mason Rudolph 71 yd TD pass (6.00 pts)
Mason Rudolph 18 completions (18.00 pts)
Player Notes
Mar 13 5:10pm ET

The Tennessee Titans are signing veteran free-agent quarterback Mason Rudolph to a one-year deal worth up to $3.62 million, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo. Rudolph played in four regular season games (three starts) for the Steelers last year, throwing for 719 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He completed a whopping 74.3% of his passes. Second-year quarterback Will Levis is expected to start for Tennessee in 2024, but given the struggles of backup Malik Willis, Rudolph is likely to earn the backup job. Although Levis flashed upside in his rookie campaign, he is not a proven asset. If he struggles mightily, Rudolph could be thrust into action. For now, he remains off the fantasy radar in all formats.

From RotoBaller

Mar 1 8:20pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is set to become a free agent this season. The former third-round pick from 2018 could very well end up right back in Pittsburgh. Recently, Steelers general manager Nick Khan said they want to bring back Rudolph next season. It sounds like the organization still has full faith in Kenny Pickett under center. However, they want to bring in some competition in case Pickett fails to claim the starting gig. Rudolph knows the system well and led the team to a 3-0 record this past season. The Steelers even started Rudolph during their playoff game versus the Buffalo Bills. The 28-year-old isn't going to save the franchise. Although, Rudolph could be a bridge option for the team if Pickett doesn't work out.

From RotoBaller

Jan 29 4:10pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the team still believes in quarterback Kenny Pickett, but they need better QB play moving forward and want to re-sign impending free-agent QB Mason Rudolph, who took over the starting job late in the 2023 season. The Steelers are looking to hire a new offensive coordinator that will bring a "fresh approach" after they ranked 28th in total offense. The Steelers went 3-0 with Rudolph as the starter to close out the regular season to squeak into the AFC postseason picture before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round. Rudolph threw for 716 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the final three games of the regular season. He was more efficient than Pickett was, but Rudolph has proven he's nothing more than a low-ceiling game manager for fantasy purposes.

From RotoBaller

Jan 20 8:50pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is set to hit free agency heading into the 2024-25 campaign. However, several of Pittsburgh's prominent offensive options, specifically Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, seemingly want Rudolph to remain the team's starting signal-caller moving ahead. It's no secret Kenny Pickett has struggled since entering the league. But after Pickett didn't start late in the year, Rudolph played well enough to lead the Steelers to three consecutive wins and an AFC Wild Card appearance. At any rate, dynasty managers should keep the 28-year-old on the roster, considering there's a chance he'll remain in Pittsburgh. If Rudolph inks a new deal, Pickens and Johnson could also benefit, mainly since the duo played better after Pickett wasn't in the picture.

From RotoBaller

Jan 16 7:13pm ET

Dynasty | Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 22-of-39 passes for 229 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Steelers Wild Card loss to the Bills. Dynasty Analysis: Over the span of five years and 22 career starts, Rudolph has proven to be an above average starter in the NFL. With Pittsburgh seemingly on the fence with Kenny Pickett, he could have a chance to compete for the starting job next off-season. The challenge is while Rudolph has proven to be capable, he's also proven to be far from a true difference-maker. If Pittsburgh fails to address the position in the off-season, it's going to be pretty tough to trust anyone on that roster next year. At this point,, Rudolph is a "hold" in Superflex dynasty leagues and a likely roster drop prior to the NFL Draft in other formats.

From Dynasty League Fantasy

Jan 15 11:20pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 22 of his 39 pass attempts for 229 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He added 16 rushing yards on two carries. Pittsburgh's offense struggled with turnovers early on in the contest and quickly trailed 21-0 soon after Rudolph was picked off Buffalo's end zone. The 28-year-old battled back, however, and led the Steelers on three scoring drives. He connected with wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Calvin Austin III on short touchdown passes that brought the team within seven points of the Bills in the fourth quarter. Although his efforts ultimately came up short, Rudolph was solid in his postseason debut. The Steelers will need to figure out numerous things this offseason, including their plans for the quarterback position in 2024.

From RotoBaller

Jan 15 3:10pm ET

Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) and linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) are officially inactive for the AFC wild-card contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Douglas missed last week's game against the Miami Dolphins with a knee injury and still isn't ready to go. Dodson exited the Week 18 win over Miami with a shoulder injury. Down two defensive starters, Buffalo's defense could be downgraded, but Mason Rudolph and Pittsburgh don't pose much of a threat in the passing game, especially in the frigid temperatures in Orchard Park. Dotson, who posted 74 tackles in 17 games this season, could be the bigger loss as the Bills try to limit Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren in what is likely to be a physical game at the line of scrimmage.

From RotoBaller

Jan 12 11:40pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph ended the regular season going 3-0 as a starter and will lead the team against the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Sunday's contest is not projected to feature much scoring as gusting winds and snow are expected in Buffalo. Even if Rudolph manages to overcome the harsh weather conditions, he will also need to conquer a stout Bills' pass defense to make an impact for fantasy purposes. Buffalo has surrendered the seventh-fewest yards through the air and the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing signal-callers this season. Fantasy managers should make an effort to avoid Rudolph in all formats this weekend.

From RotoBaller

Jan 9 12:30pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is sticking with quarterback Mason Rudolph as their starter for Sunday's wild-card playoff game at the Buffalo Bills. Tomlin said the team is "sticking with the hot hand." Kenny Pickett has recovered from tightrope surgery on his ankle, but Rudolph has earned the starting gig heading into the postseason after leading the Steelers to three straight wins to secure the seventh and final playoff spot in the AFC. While he's been a stabilizing force for the Steelers offense, he hasn't really been great for fantasy purposes, going 53-for-71 for 716 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in his three starts down the stretch. On the road in likely frigid conditions in a hostile environment in Buffalo this weekend isn't going to make him an attractive DFS play, even at a low cost.

From RotoBaller

Jan 6 9:50pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 18 of his 20 pass attempts for 152 yards and one touchdown in a 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Weather conditions in Baltimore made things difficult for the 28-year-old, who fumbled three times in the contest. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, only one resulted in a turnover. Big plays were difficult to come by on Saturday, but Rudolph did complete a strike over the middle of the field to Diontae Johnson for a 71-yard score early in the fourth quarter. Following a 0-3 run that mostly featured Mitch Trubisky at quarterback, the Steelers are now 3-0 over the past three weeks with Rudolph under center. It is safe to assume that Rudolph will retain QB1 duties should Pittsburgh make it into the playoffs.

From RotoBaller

Jan 1 12:30pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Mason Rudolph will make a third straight start in Week 18 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, while also noting that Kenny Pickett's (ankle) health isn't in question. Rudolph looked good again in the 30-23 Week 17 win on the road in Seattle over the Seahawks on Sunday, going 18-for-24 for 274 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. While it wasn't really all that notable from a fantasy perspective, the 28-year-old has now led the Steelers to two important wins in a row and will keep the starting gig for the regular season finale despite the fact that Pickett has recovered from ankle surgery. Pittsburgh will likely continue to lean on their ground game and defense, making Rudolph a low-end QB2 for fantasy managers in superflex leagues that will still be playing for something in Week 18.

From RotoBaller

Dec 31 7:20pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 274 scoreless yards in a 30-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He also added five rushing yards on six carries. Although Rudolph did not find the end zone himself, he effectively led Pittsburgh's offense and did not turn the ball over. The Steelers are now 2-0 with Rudolph starting under center and have scored at least 30 points in two straight games. That said, the 28-year-old has certainly made his case to remain the starter regardless of Kenny Pickett's (ankle) availability next week. If Rudolph does retain QB1 duties, he'll have a difficult matchup against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.

From RotoBaller

Dec 29 1:40pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Mason Rudolph the starting quarterback for Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Kenny Pickett (ankle) is nearing full health after requiring surgery for a sprained ankle, but the Steelers have elected to go with the hot hand and keep Rudolph as the starter under center after they beat the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals convincingly last Saturday. Rudolph went 17-for-27 in Week 16 for 290 yards and two touchdowns without any turnovers. If the 28-year-old plays well again against Seattle and picks up another win, it's possible the Steelers stick with Rudolph over Pickett heading into their Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. While Rudolph did look good last weekend, he should still be considered more of a desperation QB2 in superflex leagues in Week 17.

From RotoBaller

Dec 27 10:30pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is "scheduled to be the quarterback for the week," according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Similar to last week, the Steelers will see where Kenny Pickett (ankle) is as his ankle injury progresses. Pickett was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. He had tightrope surgery on his ankle and has missed the last three games, so fantasy managers in two-QB leagues shouldn't be banking on him returning for a Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The 28-year-old Rudolph looked good in his first start of the year in the Week 16 win over the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, going 17-for-27 for 290 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He'll face a test on the road in Seattle in his second straight start and should be considered a desperation QB2 in superflex league championship matchups.

From RotoBaller

Dec 26 12:30pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will draw his second consecutive start in Week 17 versus the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Pittsburgh has started three different quarterbacks this season with subpar results. Second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett has taken most of Pittsburgh's reps at quarterback but hasn't played since Week 13 due to an ankle injury. Mitch Trubisky replaced Pickett but was eventually benched due to poor performance. That prompted Pittsburgh to roll out Rudolph for last Saturday's game against the Bengals. He led the Steelers to an upset victory, completing 17 passes for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and zero turnovers. It's worth noting that even if Pickett is cleared to play this week, Rudolph will start. The starting job is his to lose with two weeks left in the regular season and Pittsburgh still in the playoff hunt.

From RotoBaller

Dec 24 10:36am ET

Dynasty | Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 17-of-27 passes for 290 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a blowout win over Cincinnati. Dynasty Analysis: And with that, Rudolph saves Christmas again! The Steelers were forced to turn back to Rudolph after Kenny Pickett was unable to suit up and Mitch Trubisky predictably laid an egg as his replacement. This will be a story to monitor moving forward as the Pittsburgh offense looked as good today as it has at any point in the season. In fact, today's 290 yards from Rudolph was a season high for the team. Should Rudolph start again, it could spell doom for the future of Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh. Stay tuned.

Dec 23 8:50pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 17 of his 27 pass attempts for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions in a 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He added four rushing yards on two carries. Rudolph was sharp but aggressive on Saturday and frequently took shots down the field. The 28-year-old connected with George Pickens for scores of 86 and 66 yards and led Pittsburgh on two additional touchdown drives. With this performance, Rudolph became the first Steelers signal-caller to throw for 250 yards and two touchdowns since Ben Roethlisberger in Week 14 of the 2021-2022 campaign. It remains to be seen if Kenny Pickett (ankle) will be healthy enough to suit up next week, but Rudolph certainly played well enough to get the start against the Seattle Seahawks.

From RotoBaller

Dec 21 1:00pm ET

With Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) officially being ruled out for Week 16, Mason Rudolph will make his first start of the year on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals with Mitch Trubisky backing him up, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers were leaving the door open for Pickett to return after missing the last two games due to a high-ankle sprain, but he just wasn't ready to go this weekend. This will be the 28-year-old Rudolph's first start in two seasons, so fantasy managers desperate for a second QB in superflex leagues shouldn't be expecting too much. Pickett will be hoping to make more progress and be cleared to start for the Steelers in a Week 17 matchup in Seattle against the Seahawks.

From RotoBaller

Dec 18 12:30pm ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers will start quarterback Mason Rudolph on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. Mitchell Trubisky will be benched after a second straight poor performance in Week 15's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and regular starter Kenny Pickett (ankle) is still out due to injury. Rudolph entered in relief of the struggling Trubisky late in the fourth quarter on Saturday and went 2-for-3 for three yards. The 28-year-old will be making his first start of 2023. He's made only 10 starts in the NFL in his four seasons, with eight of them coming in his rookie year in Pittsburgh in 2019. There's no guarantee that Rudolph moves this offense any better than Trubisky did, so fantasy managers can't bank on the QB switch in Pittsburgh being a boost to any of the team's offensive skill players against the Bengals.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 13-Mar-2024: Mason Rudolph - SGN - The Tennessee Titans signed QB Mason Rudolph.
  • 13-Mar-2024: Mason Rudolph - FA - Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph declared free agency.
  • 17-May-2023: Mason Rudolph - RSGN - The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed QB Mason Rudolph.
  • 13-Mar-2023: Mason Rudolph - FA - QB Mason Rudolph declared free agency.
  • 29-Apr-2021: PIT Mason Rudolph - Re-signed - One-year extension (through 2022)
  • 03-Feb-2020: PIT - Off IR - shoulder
  • 24-Dec-2019: PIT - On IR - shoulder
  • 23-May-2018: PIT - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (through 2021)
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