The winless Detroit Lions are all that divides the Pittsburgh Steelers from the rugged 2nd fifty percent of their schedule.
The Lions are 0-8 heading into their matchup with the Steelers (5-3) on Sunday at Heinz Field.
While the groups are heading in contrary instructions-- the Steelers have won four straight and also are a video game off the AFC North lead-- train Mike Tomlin said Tuesday his group can't pay for to take the Lions gently.
" I comprehend they are an 0-8 football group as well as has actually dealt with a lot of hardship," Tomlin said at his weekly news conference, "but this is the National Football League. There are no FCS games. There are no Group of 5 video games. There are no homecomings. Each and every week you are up against it against paid specialists.".
Case in point: the one-loss Dallas Cowboys shed by two touchdowns in your home to the Denver Broncos, and the Buffalo Costs were distressed 9-6 at one-win Jacksonville.
After the Steelers play the Lions, they face simply one group-- the 3-5 Minnesota Vikings-- that has a shedding record. Five of their last eight games are on the road. Tomlin said he is not looking ahead.
" I'm attempting to win each week," he claimed. "I'm just being sincere, regardless of challenger, their record, their online reputation. We value everybody in this organization. That does not alter our or my purposes.".
2 of the Lions' losses have actually come on last-second basket of 54 as well as an NFL-record 66 lawns. Before heading off to their bye week, the Lions were throttled 44-6 by the Philadelphia Eagles.
" I make certain this will certainly be a hungry team coming in below looking for their very first win," Tomlin said.
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Ray-Ray to remain.
After stating after the game that Ray-Ray McCloud's stumbled punt return that resulted in a touchdown for the Bears was "inappropriate," Tomlin said McCloud remains the Steelers' returner on kickoffs as well as punts.
It was the 2nd game straight and also third time this period McCloud fumbled. It was the very first time the Steelers really did not bail him out with a healing. The previous week in Cleveland, McCloud stumbled on a punt return only to have colleague Justin Layne pounce on the loose round.
McCloud has actually messed up 5 times in 23 occupation games with the Steelers and also 10 times in an NFL job that included stints in Buffalo as well as Carolina. It was the 4th lost fumble of McCloud's occupation that has actually covered 40 video games.
Tomlin, though, didn't rule out making changes on the offensive line after quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was sacked 4 times, connecting a season high. Left guard Dan Moore was beaten for two of the sacks. If Zach Banner is placed at right take on, Chuks Okorafor might transfer to the left side.
" We'll see what today holds," Tomlin stated. "Zach will certainly be consisted of in the mix today similar to some others. At the end of the week, we'll decide that gives us the best opportunity, and that is what we will go with.".
Injury update.
Wide receiver Chase Claypool is dealing with a toe injury that called for an MRI. Tomlin claimed protective take on Cameron Heyward and also inside linebacker Robert Spillane could be limited early in the technique week with ankle injuries. Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has a hip injury.
Tomlin stated tight end Eric Ebron, that has actually missed the past two video games with a hamstring injury, can return to exercising Wednesday as the Steelers begin prep work for the Lions.
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