If you told me that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be starting Jaylen Samuels at running back against the New England Patriots during the offseason, I would not have been too happy about it…and would have probably found it pretty hard to believe, as well. It turned out to be a pretty good plan.
The rookie out of North Carolina State, who was never a true running back, let alone a featured one, ending up rushing for 142 yards on 19 carries and added two receptions as well for an extra 30, playing an instrumental role in the Steelers’ rare victory over New England.