Every team that plays the Philadelphia Eagles this season focuses on stopping running back Saquon Barkley, but very few have been able to do it. Only the Browns have held him back from his quest to set the all-time NFL single-season rushing record.
The Steelers are beginning a stretch of three games in eleven days against some of the best teams in the NFL, starting in Philly on Sunday, with the Ravens coming up next Saturday the 21st, and the Chiefs on Christmas day.
Tight end Pat Freiermuth says the Steelers will be up to the task.
Linebacker Patrick Queen says the chore of stopping Barkley will come down to players doing what they’re supposed to do.
Linebacker Elandon Roberts has been a stalwart in the middle of the defense. He says the Steelers have what it takes to stop the Eagles.
Wide receiver George Pickens sat out practice yesterday along with defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and safety DeShon Elliott. Pickens is very likely going to miss Sunday’s game, and Ogunjobi seems unlikely to play, too. Elliott has a hamstring problem and his status is questionable. Six other players were given the day off to rest.
NFL Week 14 kicks off tonight with the Rams visiting the 49ers.
