NFL Sleeper Fantasy Player Predictions for Ravens vs. Steelers SNF (1/4)

Week 18, Sunday Night Football: Below are three of the best picks on Sleeper Fantasy according to our projections team for the Ravens vs. Steelers game on January 4, 2026. Using factors like advanced participation data, the latest efficiency analytics, historical trends, and advanced matchup factors, every single pick is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge. Get access to all of these picks, including much more, by subscribing to the RotoGrinders Props & Pick’em package.
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Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Sleeper Fantasy for Ravens vs. Steelers.
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Sleeper Fantasy Top NFL Picks for Ravens vs. Steelers
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NFL DFS picks on Sleeper Fantasy for Sunday Night Football:
- Kenneth Gainwell less than 4.5 Receptions
- Rasheen Ali more than 8.5 Receiving Yards
- Calvin Austin more than 2.5 Receptions
Ravens vs. Steelers NFL Sleeper Fantasy Predictions
Kenneth Gainwell less than 4.5 Receptions
The receptions projection for Kenneth Gainwell looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 4.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 54.0% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 2.7% edge.
Rasheen Ali more than 8.5 Receiving Yards
The receiving yards projection for Rasheen Ali looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 8.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 54.8% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 1.1% edge.
Calvin Austin more than 2.5 Receptions
The receptions projection for Calvin Austin looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 2.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 47.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 0.1% edge.
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