Daily News & Links: Steelers-Raiders Picks; Dallas DB Walks Back Pickens Comments
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? NFL.com released its Steelers-Raiders preview for Sunday. Eight of the 10 analysts on the panel have Pittsburgh beating Las Vegas.
? The NFL is reviewing George Pickens’ explicit eye black message from Sunday night’s game, according to ESPN. He could be potentially fined over violation of the league’s uniform policy. Pickens’ message read, “Open F—ing Always,” and was written in silver over the eye black.
According to league rules, Rule 5, Section 4, Article 8 states that players are prohibited from “wearing, displaying or otherwise conveying personal messages either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the League office.”
? Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis regretted calling George Pickens “weak” after Sunday night’s game.
“Honestly, I shouldn’t have said that,” Lewis https://twitter.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/1844113401926332608″
target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>told reporters Wednesday. “It was an emotional game. There was some chatter on the field. One thing led to another. He had a moment, I had a moment. It was too emotional, I shouldn’t have said it.”
? Elandon Roberts was the highest-graded player (93.8) in the NFL in Week 5 (min. 20 snaps), according to Pro Football Focus. Roberts nearly won the Steelers the game with his forced fumble at the goal line, but Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recovered the loose ball.
? Kimberley Martin of ESPN thinks Justin Fields could potentially solidifying himself as the starting quarterback for the Steelers on Sunday against Las Vegas.
“It’s on Justin Fields from the beginning. Justin Fields can slam that door for good,” Martin said on Get Up.
"It's on Justin Fields from the beginning. Justin Fields can slam that door for good." đŻ
â@ByKimberleyA on Justin Fields potentially solidifying himself as the starting QB for the Steelers pic.twitter.com/O8N3P1cHDX
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) October 9, 2024
? Safety DeShon Elliott is willing to do whatever it takes to get Davante Adams on the Steelers. “If we need to sell my G-Wagon, we can. … I would love to have him,” Elliott told the Sick Podcast.Â
Steelers S DeShon Elliott is willing to get creative if it lands Davante Adams on the Steelers đ
(h/t @sickpodsteelers) pic.twitter.com/pFIskPR0ci
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) October 10, 2024
? Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s son, 11-year old Benjamin Roethlisberger Jr., and seven other local children will be competing for the PGA Junior League national championships started Wednesday in Frisco, Texas. The tournament runs through Sunday and will be broadcast live on the ESPN networks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
? A Steelers Story: Dawn of a Dynasty will premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the Steelers’ 1974 Super Bowl team.
It has been 50 years since the @steelers won their first Super Bowl in franchise history in 1974!
With a full cast of Hall of Famers, we get an inside look from the legends themselves about what went into their successful season. đđ„ https://t.co/0IOsTaUE8V
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) October 9, 2024
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