3 Steelers players who stood out in the win against the Bengals

3 players who stood out in the win over the Bengals

By Dan Gilliam | Oct 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Jaylen Samuels #38 after rushing for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on September 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Seattle won the game 28-26. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs to the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

James Conner and Jaylen Samuels

I had to add both running backs as they both had a great game. James Conner scored on a beautiful pass play and had to break a few tackles into the endzone.

The stats for both players were nearly identical. They both were given 10 carries and had 8 receptions. Conner took the ten carries for 42 yards and Samuels had only 26 yards but scored a rushing score.

The offensive play calling was unique and featured getting the running backs in position to make plays. They were used as rushers and receivers and targeted often, there were sixteen targets to the backs. They were converted into 83 yards for Conner and 57 for Samuels. They both ran hard and the offensive line looked great opening holes and giving Mason Rudolph time to throw.

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