The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a tough loss on Sunday night against the Chargers, making it crucial for them to get back on the winning track. Mike Tomlin knows the Cincinnati Bengals will be a tough opponent, so he’ll look to surround Aaron Rodgers with the right support to keep the victory at home.
The Steelers recently added Marquez Valdes-Scantling, aiming to further strengthen a receiving corps that plays a crucial role in the team’s offensive scheme. Will the former Chiefs wideout make his debut this weekend?
“We’ll see what the week holds for him and all the others on practice squad,” Tomlin said, via the team’s website. “We’re not opposed to elevating people and giving them an opportunity to contribute. It’s been about every game this year where we’ve elevated someone and utilized their talents.
“I’m certainly open to evaluating Scantling, his ability to know what to do, and the quality and execution and how it might fit into what we’re trying to do offensively in an effort to engineer victory. Certainly.”
Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR.
Rodgers’ offensive options
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ receiving corps, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, has received a boost in the form of a familiar face: veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling. MVS, who signed to the practice squad and is expected to be promoted, reunites with Rodgers after their successful partnership in Green Bay, where Valdes-Scantling was a key deep threat.
see also
Former Chargers player joins Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers after Steelers’ SNF loss
He now joins a wide receiver unit that includes star DK Metcalf, speedster Calvin Austin III, and rookie Roman Wilson, giving Rodgers a proven, vertical option that his former Packers’ teammate explicitly recruited to Pittsburgh. The hope is that the duo’s established chemistry will quickly stabilize an offense looking to maximize Rodgers’ MVP-caliber talent.
DK Metcalf #4 of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What’s next for the Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for a pivotal three-game run that will heavily impact their playoff aspirations. The challenging slate kicks off with a crucial AFC North battle at home against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Following that, they travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears, before returning to Acrisure Stadium for a heavyweight clash against the Buffalo Bills. This trio of contests—two at home and one on the road—will severely test the team’s momentum heading into the final quarter of the season.
