The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the most high-powered offenses in the NFL when at full health. Fortunately, they will have an extra week to get there thanks to their first-round bye in the AFC playoffs.

It goes without saying that Pittsburgh's most glaring concern is the questionable status of superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown. However, superstar running back Le'Veon Bell has maintained his stance about Brown making his return in time for the AFC Divisional Round, according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell:

“Yes, I do,” Bell said. “I know how hard he works. And I know all the work and the time … he's been putting in and I'm confident he'll be back.”

Veteran center Maurkice Pouncey doubled down on Bell's comments by indicating he is already on the verge of being good to go.

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“Oh heck no,” said Pouncey. “He wanted to come back to practice (last week) and they had to hold him back. That guy is such a competitor that we know he's working every single day. It would be nice to have him out there last week but it doesn't really matter. He's getting his body right and he's going to be ready to play.”

The confidence that Bell and Pouncey have in Brown's return should come as no surprise. The six-time Pro Bowler has recently posted several inspiring videos of his workouts where he has been adamant about coming back in time for next weekend

More importantly, head coach Mike Tomlin has been pleased with his progression as of late. That said, it seems like a bit of a longshot for Brown not to play in next week's playoff matchup even if he is not 100 percent.