Revisiting 5 Steelers to watch at Bengals
In preparation for a huge divisional matchup, I highlighted 5 Steelers that needed to have a big game if Pittsburgh wanted to leave Cincy with a win. It was a successful business trip for the black and gold following their best offensive output in over 5 years. Here is how those 5 players graded out […]
In preparation for a huge divisional matchup, I highlighted 5 Steelers that needed to have a big game if Pittsburgh wanted to leave Cincy with a win.
It was a successful business trip for the black and gold following their best offensive output in over 5 years.
Here is how those 5 players graded out on Sunday:
QB Kenny Pickett: B+
In his first game without Matt Canada calling plays, Pickett threw for a career-high in passing yards during a win (278) and also became the first QB in franchise history to go seven consecutive games without a turnover.
Needless to say, he performed pretty well and is a big reason why Pittsburgh headed home with a W.
RB Jaylen Warren: C
The clip above created buzz for all the wrong reasons when it comes to Diontae Johnson, but it was still Warren who coughed up the ball in the first place.
Najee Harris was the star of the show on Sunday, so the running game was still a big reason for success, even though Warren wasn't a catalyst in the production.
RT Broderick Jones: C
Jones didn't spring any big runs like he had been responsible for in recent weeks and was called for an uncharacteristic penalty. The rookie has still been fantastic this year, especially when you consider he's playing out of position.
CB Joey Porter Jr.: A+
Facing arguably his toughest test of the year, Joey Porter Jr. was tasked with shadowing Bengals' superstar Ja'Maar Chase and he passed with flying colors.
Peezy Jr. held the Pro Bowler to two receptions for 36 yards and zero touchdowns, putting the rest of the league on notice.
EDGE T.J. Watt: A+
Watt called his own number on that sack, recording the 90th of his career.
But he didn't stop there, adding another sack late in the game that would put him at 13.5 on the season and end any chance at a Bengals comeback.
Steelers’ Diontae Johnson has awful excuse for lack of effort on huge play
Here is what Johnson had to say about the horrible incident.
