Daily News & Links: Mike Tomlin Gives Shoutout to Steelers Nation; Antonio Brown Regrets How He Left Pittsburgh

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Fans during the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 2, 2023. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

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? Mike Tomlin gave Steelers Nation a shoutout for taking over Las Vegas.

“I think the first thing that needs to be said is, just really taken aback by the support that we got here from our fans, Steeler Nation. Continually, they show up. I just thought it was awesome,” Tomlin said after the Steelers’ 32-13 win over the Raiders. “The environment for a road venue was special. It was special to be a part of.”

? Antonio Brown was at the Steelers-Raiders game with Le’Veon Bell on Sunday. The two former Steelers were at a tailgate party and signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.

Brown, who will return to Pittsburgh next week for the first time since leaving the Steelers, said on X that he regrets how he left the organization.

“Regret how I left Pittsburgh. Best fans in the world. All love Pittsburgh… Steeler 4 Life. See you next week,” Brown wrote.

Brown will be at the Steelers-Jets game on Sunday night.

? Cordarrelle Patterson is still trying to recruit Davante Adams to the Steelers.

? The 19-point win by the Steelers against Las Vegas was their largest victory on the road since 2020 Week 11 (24-point win at Jaguars), according to ESPN Stats & Info.

? Najee Harris had 84 yards after contact in Sunday’s win over the Raiders. Overall, he rushed for 106 yards and had a 36-yard touchdown. He had six missed tackles forced.

? Justin Fields has five rushing touchdowns this season (most by Steelers QB since 2001 – Kordell Stewart with 5). He’s the first Pittsburgh QB with five rushing  touchdowns through six games since Stewart in 1997 (6), per ESPN Stats & Info.

? J.J. Watt wants the Steelers to bring back the block numbers. He’s also not a fan of the bumblee uniforms.

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