Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster didn’t play for the Steelers last Sunday because he was serving a one-game suspension and his expected return to the lineup against the Patriots hit a snag this week.
Smith-Schuster appeared on the injury report on Thursday with a hamstring injury that limited his participation in practice. He was limited in practice on Friday as well, which led to a questionable tag on the final injury report of the week.
According to multiple reports, Smith-Schuster will be in the lineup as the Steelers try for a home win that would greatly increase their chances of landing the first overall seed in the AFC playoffs.
The Steelers also listed cornerback Joe Haden as questionable after missing the last four games with a fractured fibula. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the team believes he can play after watching him practice this week, but pregame work on the field will ultimately determine his status.