Former NC State H-Back Jaylen Samuels had a monster performance last week for the Steelers vs. the Patriots, rumbling for 142 yards on 19 carries, and grabbing 2 receptions for 30 yards.
The 142 yards rushing is the 3rd most by a former NC State player as a running back in the NFL.
Samuels was rewarded for his efforts with NFL Rookie of the Week honors.
He is the first Steeler to earn Rookie of the Week honors since Le’Veon Bell did for Week 16 of the 2013 season.
James Conner once again will be unable to play today, which means Jay Sam’s number is being called once again to start for Pittsburgh.