5 bold predictions for the Steelers in Week 6 vs. Titans

Smith-Schuster takes over

JuJu Smith-Schuster has had a rough start to his 2020 campaign. While his early stats looked promising, he still has yet to have a 100-yard receiving day and has only amassed six receptions for a measly 34 yards over the last two games. While it may not be time to ring any alarms yet, Smith-Schuster needs to have a good game Sunday if he wants to get paid this offseason. With these expectations known, he seems poised to have a great game.

To be fair, Smith-Schuster has seen a lot of double coverages as the top receiver for the Steelers. While it is slightly concerning that is all it takes to write him out of a game, it has aided the other Steelers receivers who have benefited from softer matchups. More than likely, the Titans will key in on this and look to cover the other targets the Steelers have. This should provide Smith-Schuster with more single coverage and chances to win.

I think Smith-Schuster will have a stat line in the range of eight catches for 100 plus yards and a score. Not monster numbers by any means, but likely his best game since his sophomore year in 2018. This may result in a dip in some of the other Steelers receiver stats, but Smith-Schuster needs a quality game to show that he is a quality player. He faces a decent matchup this year and will hopefully make the most of it.