Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 things we learned in win over Vikings

By Mike Morris | Sep 18, 2017

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 17: Martavis Bryant #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a reception for a first down in the first half during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field on September 17, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Running back Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dodges around linebacker Jabrill Peppers #22 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Browns 21-18. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

2. Le’Veon Bell Returns to Form

The Steelers’ star running back was another who impressed after a disappointing week one. Bell led the Steelers in rushing this week, carrying the ball 27 times, as the Steelers ran it 32 times.

Bell accounted for 87 yards, or 3.2 yards a carry. He wasn’t explosive against Minnesota, breaking for nine yards twice and seven once, but he was durable and dependable when the team needed him, playing a three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust style not normally associated with him.

However, it’s good to see that, like Bryant, he’s becoming the player we all know again after his preseason contract holdout. We’ve expected big things from Le’Veon Bell in the past, and Steelers fans have every reason to do so again next week against Chicago and beyond.

In backup news, fan favorite James Conner had one carry for nine yards.

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