The Associated Press. Coach Doug Pederson is quick to defend Ridley, saying defenses are doing everything possible to contain him. Help could be on the way. WR Zay Jones knee is expected to return this week, which would seemingly make it tougher for the Steelers to focus on Ridley. The 6-foot-4 Pickens is starting to string together consistent performances as he gets into the meat of his second season. Pickens has at least three receptions in every game and his Harrison, a rookie, will have to find a way to keep one of the most disruptive defensive players in the league in check.
Otherwise the Steelers are relatively healthy. Pittsburgh nears the midpoint of the season missing two just starters β tight end Pat Freiermuth and defensive tackle Cam Heyward β both of whom are on injured reserve. Jacksonville has won five of the past six meetings with the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, including playoff victories in the and playoffs. The Steelers begin a three-game homestand with momentum following consecutive fourth-quarter comeback victories over Baltimore and the Los Angeles Rams.
Etienne ranks third in the league with a career-high seven rushing TDs this season. The Steelers piled up yards in the final 15 minutes, their most yards in any quarter since a loss to Minnesota in December Pittsburgh is in October since Mike Tomlin became head coach in The Steelers have 26 victories by eight points or fewer since the start of the season, the most of any team.
Watt is one of four players since sacks became an official statistic in to have 85 sacks, 25 forced fumbles and seven interceptions in his career. Pittsburgh K Chris Boswell could be a difference-maker and is coming in on a hot streak.
Boswell has made 15 consecutive field goals going back to last season and has been remarkably consistent on kicks of 50 yards or more. Boswell is 28 of 34 from 50 and beyond, the best rate in NFL history among kickers with at least 30 attempts from that range. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Share This: share on facebook share on X share on threads share on linkedin share on email print.
