‘I’m just human, too’: Steelers star JuJu Smith-Schuster hears his critics (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
A different kind of Steelers prep: ‘Sunday Night Football’ intros (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Without JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers receivers ready to step up (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
With Vance McDonald out, Steelers’ Nick Vannett looks to prove himself (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers rookie Devlin Hodges comfortable calling audibles (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
As season goes on, Steelers increasingly reliant on running game (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster, Vance McDonald out vs. Bills; James Conner questionable (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
JuJu Smith-Schuster carries on without a timetable to return this season, reflects on 1st prolonged injury of his career: ‘I got to take it slow’ (Harrisburg Patriot News)
How the Steelers would play the Buffalo Bills with, without JuJu Smith-Schuster (Harrisburg Patriot News)
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Vance McDonald out vs. Buffalo Bills: full Steelers injury report (Harrisburg Patriot News)
WR Smith-Schuster Will Not Play For Steelers Vs Bills (AP)
Streaming site Caffeine announces new series with Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ESPN)
JuJu Smith-Schuster reportedly unlikely to play vs. Bills after aggravating knee injury at practice (CBS Sports)
Joe Haden opens up about Mike Tomlin, explains what separates the Steelers’ head coach (CBS Sports)
Steelers Warning Fans Of Ticketing Scam Ahead Of Sunday’s Matchup Against Buffalo (KDKA-TV)
Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ruled out for Week 15 vs. Buffalo Bills; James Conner questionable (WTAE-TV)
Week 15 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
They don’t stop believing (Steelers.com)
Archives for December 2019
McDermott: We’ve had a ‘good energy all year in our building’
‘”There’s good energy. There’s been good energy all year in our building, which is key to success. Having said that, everyone understands that it’s a one week at a time approach. You see it every Sunday when you look at the scores. You have to take the right approach, the right focus into each and every week in the NFL.”‘
Police: Baltimore Ravens player injured a reserve deputy during game, requiring surgery
‘According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the 46-year-old reserve deputy was injured when a Baltimore Ravens player ran into the back of him following a play in the end zone at the tunnel end of the stadium. He required surgery.’
Ticket prices for the Bills first Sunday Night Football game since 2007
‘We searched three different markets and tickets are available on StubHub beginning at $85, SeatGeek beginning at $85, and Ticketmaster beginning at $74.’
Up-close look at a decked out Bills bus
‘”Every game we’re talking to hundreds of fans both home and away,” Rich said. “I love that, if I can get the first spot right against the guard rail and just talk to people, especially sports fans. That’s the reason I did it.”‘
Bills narrow focus on Steelers
‘“It’s the next game so it’s what is most important to us right now, and that’s the feel in this locker room,” quarterback Josh Allen said this week. “Not trying to press and not trying to stress or anything. We’re playing a good team and we know that. Everybody is focused and dialed in right now.”’
Steelers RB James Conner questionable, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ruled out
‘This Sunday, the Bills could face James Conner, who will likely be back in the lineup after missing the last three games with a shoulder injury.’
6 things to watch for in Bills at Steelers | Week 15
‘The Steelers are pretty good, too, especially on defense. They lead the NFL with 48 sacks. They’ve got more takeaways than anyone else in the league—33. They’re on pace to finish the season leading on both sacks and takeaways, and they’d be the first NFL team to do that since the 1974 Steelers of the “Steel Curtain” era.’
Injury report: Ty Nsekhe out, Jon Feliciano, Corey Liuget questionable
‘Feliciano was sent home so as not to get any of the other players in the locker room sick. McDermott mentioned that they had a couple of guys sick last week, so they want to reduce the risk of the illness spreading.’
Bills Today | This rookie has earned McDermott’s trust
‘McDermott said that Singletary is “light years ahead” of where he was when he was getting few touches near the beginning of the season.’
Bills O-line coach takes embrace-it approach to tough task in Pittsburgh
‘“Any team that has really good edge rushers will force one on ones,” Johnson said. “Even a team that has one good edge rusher will try to get that particular one on one. You anticipate that. You work at it. And here’s the thing: As much as you’d like to avoid it, that’s what their job is. You’re an NFL offensive lineman. Your job is to block. Your job is not to catch anything, it’s not to run the ball. Your job is to block. At some point in time you’re going to have to block a really good player in this league. When you’re asked to do it, you need to do it.”’
Empty set gives Josh Allen options, but it’s tough vs. elite defenses
‘“Obviously protection-wise you’ve only got five in there,” Allen said. “It spreads defenses out, maybe forces their hand to show it a little earlier. It gives you five receiving options. But it’s been good for us. I don’t know how much we’re going to use it this week. If it fits the game plan, we’ll use it.”’
Lorenzo Alexander named Bills’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee
‘Alexander has been involved in numerous charitable endeavors since coming to the Bills in 2016, including those put on by his own ACES Foundation. The nonprofit’s mission is to “support youth through emphasizing accountability, taking pride in our community, striving for educational excellence while promoting a healthy mind, body and spirit through sports.”’
Cris Collinsworth has memories of Bills games, just not since joining SNF booth
‘“It’s weird because so many of the early games I did were Bills,” said Collinsworth of how long it’s been since he worked a Buffalo game.’
News’ staff predictions for Bills at Steelers in Week 15
‘That’s well deserved – they are good. So are the Bills, though. In fact, they’re better.’