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5 things we learned from the Steelers victory over the Rams

By Edward Hunt

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 02: Joey Bosa #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the pocket against Matt Feiler #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half during the game at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 28: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Mason Rudolph #2 after a 26-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field on October 28, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 28: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Mason Rudolph #2 after a 26-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field on October 28, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Will Juju play this week?

Juju Smith-Schuster dressed for the game against the Rams. There was a scare because he was limited on Friday and listed as questionable for this game. Juju had a bad drop on third down on the second drive of the game. He picked it up a little bit as the game went on despite going against Jalen Ramsey.

According to Pro Football Reference, Juju had three receptions for 44 yards. This is not Juju Smith-Schuster’s best stat line by a long shot. I would best explain his value in this game as occupying Jalen Ramsey who is one of the best corners in the league. Juju may not have produced a lot, but he took Ramsey away and opened things up for James Washington and Diontae Johnson.

Conclusion

A lot of good has come from this game and I am feeling confident about this team. I think their defense can keep them in games and I think Mike Tomlin can make the right decisions in situational football.

There were a lot of drops by the Steelers wide receivers and the running backs are banged up. I think this team can improve on the offensive side of the ball if they shore up that part of the game.

One underrated aspect of this team is the run blocking from their offensive line. This offensive line is opening up holes for young and inexperienced running backs to run through. Kudos to Matt Feiler for doing a good job kicking inside and containing Aaron Donald.

Next. Steelers vs. Rams: Recapping Pittsburgh’s 17-12 win. dark

Now this team is on a short week against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have been pretty wild as of late but won their last game against a strong Bills team. They will need to recover quickly to play their division foes.

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