It looks like there’s a pretty good chance that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be starting rookie running back Jaylen Samuels for the third consecutive week as James Conner continues to be held back with a high ankle sprain. The team has more confidence in him heading into this one, however, after the broke free for 142 yards on the ground against the New England Patriots.
Per the team’s communications department, offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner was asked yesterday if he was concerned on Sunday about the rookie and his potential workload.