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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is officially listed as questionable for his team's game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday due to a groin injury.
Don't tell him that, though.
Smith-Schuster has no plans of missing the showdown with the Saints. Why? Well, because it's a huge game for Pittsburgh and the team's playoff hopes may depend on it, right?
Uh, not exactly.
Smith-Schuster notes that there is something significant at stake this weekend, but it has nothing to do with his actual team:
A lot on the line this week. The whole season comes down to this. Yes, I’m talking about the fantasy football championship round. Of course I’m playing Sunday!!! Theres no way I can let down the real ones who believed in me by drafting me!! Let’s get it!! 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/6YntwS4lpD
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) December 22, 2018
Of course, Smith-Schuster is just trying to be funny here, as he obviously understands what is at stake for the Steelers, but let's be real: this is an awesome tweet.
The 22-year-old is quickly becoming one of the most well-liked wide outs in the league, and it's because of stuff like this.
Well, that, and because he is really, really good.
So far this season, Smith-Schuster has hauled in 95 receptions for 1,274 yards and six touchdowns. He has put together seven 100-yard games, including a monster 13-catch, 189-yard performance in a loss to the Denver Broncos back on Nov. 25.
Smith-Schuster, who played his collegiate football at USC, was originally selected by the Steelers in the second round (62nd pick overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
He had an impressive rookie campaign, registering 58 catches for 917 yards and seven scores.
Pittsburgh is coming off of a huge win over the New England Patriots and is now 8-5-1 on the season. With the win, the Steelers maintained their hold on first place in the AFC North.
However, the Baltimore Ravens are hot on their heels at 8-6.
