Steelers WR Martavis Bryant not expected to be available Monday

Vick knows that he’s going to have to work as hard as ever to conquer a tough stretch of schedule. The pair worked well together in the preseason when Vick’s first pass as a Steeler went for 63 yards to Bryant against the Bills. Tomlin said that he and Butler purposely went after the play-action that Flacco could create.

Quarterback and receiver had a chance to win the game by making a play for one another. In addition, they will do their best to contain the running game but the truth is that will be a problem for them to do so. Bryant injured his knee in practice this week and is unlikely to play on Monday night. But the presence of #10 won’t be felt once again. Darrius Heyward-Bey (185 yards and two scores) and Markus Wheaton (156 yards) have contributed as well. “I’m not a young guy anymore but I’m a seasoned veteran”. He needs to make that adjustment to be successful while Ben Roethlisberger heals.

The Steelers are getting a lot of rest, playing a Monday game after a Thursday game.

Buffalo’s pass defense has given up 10 TDs already, but they’ll get after rookie Marcus Mariota. Jason Verrett, the other starting cornerback, was a late scratch with a foot injury. His possible absence leaves a significant void at shutdown corner for the Bolts.

Robinson, who has an interception on the year, is healthy. While Gates might receive the same treatment at times, he is sure to receive plenty of opportunities to capitalize on single coverage. He should be able to continue with his effective play, especially with the return of deep threat Martavis Bryant. Rivers is a great start this week. With his next TD being his 100th, Gates will be targeted early often on MNF to reach that milestone.

However, Bell has been in typically dynamic form since his return, producing over 100 yards from scrimmage on three separate occasions, prompting Haley to admit they are still searching for the correct formula to extract the best from both players. “Green (6’6” and 237 lbs) is a big target with good hands. Shut him down and their offense becomes inept. If they can eliminate the short-game to the tight ends, they can control the game.

Stevie Johnson was brought to the San Diego Chargers to provide depth in the receiving corps this offseason.

In the Week 2 game, Shazier had 15 total tackles (11 solo, four combined) and one sack of 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, as well as a forced fumble. His legs, once a weapon, have done little as well, churning out only 33 more. He practiced on Friday, but is still only a 50/50 shot to play.

According to actually Pro Football Talk, the Steelers will certainly be retaining tryouts for the kicker put, meaning Scobee is paid for by his path the home. Their only road loss in that span came against Super Bowl champion New England in the first week this season.