The Pittsburgh Steelers had great news going into the game. James Conner and JuJu Smith-Schuster planned to play. The Steelers reported no one as questionable or doubtful. The full 53-man roster was available to play.
The other storyline coming into the game was the first game Le’Veon Bell would face his old team. The New York Jets have others with ties to the Black & Gold. Hines Ward is their wide receiver coach. Hines made it clear that he always roots for the Steelers but wanted this win.