Some Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger and Cam Heyward, are leaning into the Pittsburgh Steelers being massive playoff underdogs. Others like Diontae Johnson are using it as motivational material, a show-the-world mentality to get ready for Sunday’s game.
And some guys? They just don’t care what Vegas has to say. That’s Najee Harris’ approach. Underdog, favorite, none of that matters when the ball is kicked off Sunday night.
“I don’t really care about the underdog thing,” he told reporters in audio provided by the team. “I don’t think that matters at all. Anytime that you’re playing a sport, no matter what people say or think, it does not help a team win or lose a game.