View from Pittsburgh: Jaylen Samuels’ ‘special’ performance propels Steelers

PITTSBURGH — Jaylen Samuels never rushed for 100 yards.

Not in high school.

Not in college.

Not in the pros ... until Sunday, when he slashed through the Patriots defense for 142 yards on 19 carries, helping the Steelers (8-5-1) defeat their archnemesis, 17-10, at Heinz Field.



"Last week I had the start, the first start of my career," Samuels said postgame. "This week, I knew I was starting again against a great matchup, so I just had to key into the little things this week and come well prepared."

I’m liking the way @JaySam1k is running

— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) December 17, 2018