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Steelers receiving core is stepping it up this season

JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after making a (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

The Steelers receiving core has stepped up for this team. At the beginning of the season, I thought it was their Achilles heel.

The Steelers have gotten plenty of help from their receiving core. JuJu Smith-Schuster has been the number one and has drawn tight coverage. That has opened things up for Chase Claypool to emerge as a rookie. Diontae Johnson had a breakout game today as well.

The team has also gotten help from the bottom side of the roster.