Claypool caught nine of 15 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals.

Claypool ranked second behind running back Najee Harris (14 catches for 102 yards on 20 targets) in catches, receiving yards and targets, but both guys saw significant volume as Ben Roethlisberger threw 58 times as the Steelers trailed throughout. Diontae Johnson (knee) was inactive for this one and JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) exited early, leaving Claypool as the top option among Pittsburgh's wide receivers. Claypool will continue to play a prominent role in Pittsburgh's passing attack against the Packers in Week 4, especially if neither Johnson nor Smith-Schuster's ready to return.

Rodney Harrison on Ben Roethlisberger: "He looks extremely old."

Steelers' WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ruled out for today with a rib injury.

Najee Harris had 19 targets today. That's the second-highest target total from a running back since targets started getting recorded in 1992. (Kamara had 20 in 2018.)

Hear from Isaiah Buggs, Terrell Edmunds, Cameron Heyward, and Pat Freiermuth following the game against the Bengals. @HeinzTweets pic.twitter.com/uimOEfMqlj

The Pittsburgh Steelers came into this week’s game with the Cincinnati Bengals banged up on the wide receiver depth chart. Diontae Johnson is out with a knee injury and now JuJu Smith-Schuster joins him.

Smith-Schuster has suffered a knee injury and will miss the rest of Sunday’s game. Smith-Schuster had been largely ineffective against Cincinnati, much like the rest of the Steelers offense. Smith-Schuster leaves the game with three receptions for 25 yards.

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TJ Watt is standing on the sidelines, next to Mike Tomlin. He's wearing an audio pack/earpiece and just helped signal something to the D. Now he's walking over to congratulate guys for getting off the field on fourth down. The #Steelers star may not be playing, but he's involved.

Chris Boswell hit 52 of his last 55 kicks dating back to 2019 so of course he misses a 42-yarder today

#Steelers OT Chukwuma Okorafor has been ruled out and is being evaluated for a possible concussion.

Look for Derek Watt to get some increased work.

Bengals got Boyd in a one-on-one against Devin Bush in the slot by going empty there. That's what you call a significant mismatch. And it played out that way.

Pretty cool moment for former UDFA Jamir Jones. He's getting the start with TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith out, and he's the first Steeler introduced out of the tunnel.

Steelers tried a throw in the flats to Harris on fourth down. Lots of boos at Heinz Field and the stadium starts to empty out. Matt Canada, wyd?

And now every single #Steelers OL has been penalized. Well, except for Joe Haeg, who just came in for RT Chuks Okorafor. A couple false starts, an illegal formation, two holdings…

Burrow picked off by Pittsburgh safety Terrell Edmunds. Tried to squeeze a pass into a small window to Boyd over the middle. Tipped, picked.

C Kendrick Green's knee injury doesn't appear too serious. Initial evaluation shows he's dealing with a bone bruise on his left knee, per source.

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After being limited at practice at week, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was hopeful he would be able to play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Watt is dealing with a groin injury and was downgraded from questionable to out on Saturday. Let’s talk about why this was the smart move for the Steelers

The best thing to happen for the Steelers today was that favorable bounce on Pressley Harvin's punt and Jamir Jones' tackle.

With Dan Moore Jr.'s false start, every single Steelers offensive lineman -- except Joe Haeg who came in for Okorafor -- has a penalty.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who was listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Steelers with a shoulder injury, is not expected to play, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Higgins did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited on Friday. With Higgins out, the Bengals could work in a mix of Mike Thomas and Auden Tate in Higgins’ spot.

It will also be interesting to watch where Steelers corner Joe Haden lines up and who he matches up against between Ja’Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd

Nothing like going from being a former undrafted rookie and roster bubble candidate to NFL starter in just a few short months. This is the position Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Jamir Jones finds him in as the Steelers prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals minus both of their starting outside linebackers.

With the news on Saturday that T.J. Watt was downgraded to OUT for the game, Jones is the most likely candidate to replace him in the lineup. Jones would line up opposite veteran Melvin Ingram who is replacing Alex Higsmith. Both Watt and Highsmith are out with groin injuries