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Jaguars at Steelers

Records: Jacksonville (5-2); Pittsburgh (4-2) Kickoff: Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Opening line: Jaguars by 1.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Against the spread: Jaguars 5-2; Steelers 4-2 Series record: Jaguars lead 14-13 Last meeting: Steelers beat Jaguars 27-3 on Nov. 11, 2020 Last week: Jaguars beat Saints 31-24; Steelers beat Los Angeles Rams 24-17 Jaguars offense: OVERALL (14), RUSH (13), PASS (14), SCORING (10) Jaguars defense: OVERALL (26), RUSH (4), PASS (31), SCORING (9) Steelers offense: OVERALL (31), RUSH (28), PASS (25), SCORING (24) Steelers defense: OVERALL ...

Next three at home may do the trick for Steelers

By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — On paper, the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t make any sense. They’ve been outscored by 24 points, outgained by more than 360 yards and outplayed for most of the 24 quarters they’ve been on the field this season. And yet they’re 4-2 anyway heading into a three-game homestand that could define their season. “I just love the fight in this group,” coach Mike Tomlin said after a comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. “They don’t blink. They cut their eyelids off.” Considering the way it looks sometimes ...

Steelers may need Jones, Porter to play like vets starting Sunday

By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Joey Porter and Broderick Jones have checked every box over the past six months. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookies have stayed healthy. They’ve learned. They’ve tried to stay out of the spotlight — as much as any players taken in the first 32 picks of the draft can anyway — while trying to prove to the coaching staff they’re ready to take on a larger role. Their time is coming. That much is true. It’s the when, however, that’s tricky. Particularly for a 3-2 team that has been a mixed bag heading into Sunday’s visit ...

DB Kendrick returns for Rams

The Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick hopes to play Sunday despite spending nearly three days in police custody this week after he was arrested and eventually charged with two gun offenses. Kendrick returned to practice Friday with the Rams (3-3) after meeting with his teammates and coaches. The second-year pro said he “lost a couple of pounds” during his time in custody, which didn’t end until Wednesday. Rams coach Sean McVay said he hasn’t decided whether Kendrick, who has started every game this season, will suit up ...

Freiermuth ruled out for Sunday

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth will miss his second straight game after aggravating a hamstring injury. The Steelers (3-2) downgraded Freiermuth to out for Sunday’s visit to the Los Angeles Rams (3-3). Freiermuth, who initially tweaked the hamstring against Houston on Oct. 1 and sat out an Oct. 8 win against Baltimore, practiced Wednesday but was limited Thursday and did not practice at all on Friday. Rookie Darnell Washington will start with Freiermuth unavailable. Pittsburgh outside linebacker T.J. Watt is expected to play ...