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FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The Steelers can finally talk about the Patriots. More than 10 months after a blowout loss to New England in the AFC championship game, the Steelers believe they're better equipped to handle the Super Bowl champions this time around. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Stakes high as streaking Steelers host Brady, Patriots

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Steelers may need to “man up” to slow down Brady, Patriots

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) hauls in a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. The play set up the game-winning field goal. The Steelers won 39-38. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers offense at full strength _ finally _ vs. Pats

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger jogs off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The Steelers can finally talk about the Patriots. More than 10 months after a blowout loss to New England in the AFC championship game, the Steelers believe they're better equipped to handle the Super Bowl champions this time around. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Steelers put Shazier on IR, hopeful Haden returns vs. Pats

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) takes the field holding the jersey of teammate Ryan Shazier (50) during introductions before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

AFC North champion Steelers keep finding a way

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) slips the tackles of Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (57), left, and Eric Weddle, rear, for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers lock up AFC North with 39-38 win over Ravens

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) kicks the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. The Steelers won 39-28. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Ravens’ defense falls apart in 4th quarter against Steelers

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates a 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. The Steelers won the clinched the AFC North Championship with the win. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers wrap up AFC North title, set up showdown with Pats

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy scores a touchdown during the overtime of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills beat the Colts 13-7. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

McCoy slides through snow to lift Bills past Colts 13-7

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) smiles on he sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Cincinnati Bengals cornerback George Iloka have been suspended one game each by the NFL for violating league safety rules. Smith-Schuster was flagged for unnecessary roughness and taunting after a blindside hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's 23-20 victory Monday night, Dec. 5. Iloka was penalized for unnecessary roughness for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) **FILE**

Steelers can clinch AFC North title against surging Ravens

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) is carted off the field after an apparent injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

‘It’s just weird’; Steelers rallying around injured Shazier

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) smiles on he sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Cincinnati Bengals cornerback George Iloka have been suspended one game each by the NFL for violating league safety rules. Smith-Schuster was flagged for unnecessary roughness and taunting after a blindside hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's 23-20 victory Monday night, Dec. 5. Iloka was penalized for unnecessary roughness for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) **FILE**

Steelers angry, confused over conflicting discipline rulings

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Brown, Boswell lead Steelers to 23-20 win over Bengals

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier lies on the field after an apparent injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores) **FILE**

Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier remains in hospital with back injury

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Pittsburgh. Brown is making a push as a fringe candidate for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. He leads the league in receptions and yards receiving heading into Sunday's visit to Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

AB for MVP? Steelers WR Brown on historic run

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates his touchdown catch in front of field judge Dale Shaw (104) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Lights, Camera, Action! Steelers red-hot in prime-time

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7) throws a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Packers edged in Pittsburgh despite Hundley’s breakout game

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) celebrates a missed field goal attempt by Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Tomlin fine with hyping up Steelers’ showdown with Patriots

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) breaks the tackle by Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) to score on a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers, Brown hold off Packers 31-28

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Cam Heyward is not aware of the history he is chasing. Heyward’s two sacks last week against Tennessee pushed his season total to seven. If he comes up with three more over the next six games for the AFC North leader, he’ll become the first Pittsburgh defensive lineman to reach double digit sacks since Keith Willis racked up 12 in 1986. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Steelers DE Cam Heyward in midst of breakout season

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press