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Bailey Zappe Praises ‘Phenomenal’ Patriots Performance From Former Steeler

Bailey Zappe needed help from his healthy weapons as the New England Patriots visited the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14.

With Demario Douglas and DeVante Parker both out with injuries, New England was limited at the wide receiver position. Starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson also did not play with an injury.

In need of an emergence, JuJu Smith-Schuster elevated his play in his return to Pittsburgh.

The pass-catcher spent the first five years of his career with the Steelers, including a Pro Bowl nod in his second season.

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Smith-Schuster stepped up on a familiar field, catching four passes for 90 yards, including a crucial 37-yard leaping grab to extend the opening drive, which led to an Ezekiel Elliott touchdown.