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Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 players to watch against the Browns

By Alex Fasano

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a snowball after a 20 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a snowball after a 20 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 31: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a snowball after a 20 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 31: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a snowball after a 20 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Week 1 is finally here, and the Pittsburgh Steelers head to Cleveland to take on the revamped Browns in a question-packed AFC North showdown.

The year is 2018. A full decade since possibly the greatest moment in super bowl history. For one of the NFL’s most respected franchise’s, the time for redemption is now. January 14th, 2018, the season ends at home, against what appears to be a new AFC juggernaut. Eight months later, through helicopter rides, rule changes, and constant contract drama, the city of Pittsburgh shines bright, with hope and optimism on the horizon.

The season begins at the “dawg pound”, home to our oldest rival, the Cleveland Browns. In what should be an exciting season opener, which roster members have the most potential to take advantage of this grand opening sale (aka a game against the browns)?

JuJu Smith-Schuster

The second-year sensation from USC dominated  his first year in the league. Nearly 1,000 receiving yards last season (917), and seven touchdowns. Plus, in case you forgot, the kid can return punts too.

This is an easy choice simply because he’s awesome. Whether he’s dancing like in fortnite, celebrating in the endzone, or just working out in practice, Juju has an unbelievable future in this sport. He also ended up being a solid pickup as a WR2 in most fantasy leagues.

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