It is only the fourth game of his career, but if it wasn’t already established, today’s game made it clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers view rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool as a full-fledged and accountable member of the team’s offense. And it’s also clear that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has gained the necessary level of trust in him that allows him to come to the rookie in critical situations.
The second-round pick out of Notre Dame already had three third-down conversions for one touchdown just minutes into the second quarter. He also converted on second and goal from the two-yard line for the first points of the game, and then took a pitch-and-catch pass 32 yards for his second score of the game on third and six.