#Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster practiced fully today, but he said he’ll still be a game-time decision come Sunday vs the #Jets. It’s about pain, he said.
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) December 20, 2019
It looks as if we won’t know if the Pittsburgh Steelers will have wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster this week against the New York Jets. Smith-Schuster was a full participant on Friday but when he spoke to reporters he said he would be a game-time decision.
Smith-Schuster has been fighting a knee injury that’s kept him out of action for the last month. On the season, Smith-Schuster has 38 receptions for 524 receiving yards. Despite his lack of production, his return can only benefit the team this week. Quarterback Devlin Hodges is looking for a bounceback after his four-interception game and having Smith-Schuster out there should help with his confidence.
If Smith-Schuster can’t go again this week it will be up to James Washington and Diontae Johnson to do all the heavy lifting in the passing game. Personally, I wouldn’t count on Smith-Schuster playing this week if the holdup is pain management. It would be tough for him to go if he is concerned with pain in his cuts.
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