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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) is tackled by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), left, defensive end Eddie Yarbrough (54) and nose tackle Rickey Hatley (94) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The NFL's top rushing attack is sputtering. Rookie Leonard Fournette has 174 yards rushing over Jacksonville's last three games, including 57 on 21 carries in a wild-card victory against Buffalo. The stammering ground game is a big reason the Jaguars are a touchdown underdog against Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Steelers prepping for heavy dose of Jacksonville’s run game

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) cannot get his stick on a rebound in front of Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Malkin’s overtime goal rallies Penguins to win over Bruins

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) rushes for yardage past Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) and free safety Jordan Poyer (21) in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jaguars beat Bills 10-3 in ugly, sometimes unwatchable game

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) makes a 22-yard touchdown catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. The Titans won 22-21. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Titans rally from 21-3 hole, beat Chiefs 22-21 in playoffs

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) shoots over Terrell Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va. Saturday, Jan. 6 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Blackshear Jr.’s big day carries Hokies past Pitt 81-67

By JIMMY ROBERTSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 25, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) scrambles away from Houston Texans linebacker Ufomba Kamalu (94) during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. The Steelers have dealt with a steady stream of adversity during their run to a second straight AFC North title, some of it self-inflicted and some of it out of their hands entirely. If anything, they believe all the chaos has only strengthened them as they try to end New England’s dominant run atop the AFC. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

Distractions? What distractions? Steelers rise above fray

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) reacts after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game as New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) watches Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Crosby, Jarry lead Penguins to 4-0 win over Islanders

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates a 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. In voting announced Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, Antonio Brown is one of four repeaters from last season on The Associated Press 2017 NFL All-Pro Team, and the only unanimous choice. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers receivers growing up with star Brown sidelined

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Riley Sheahan, right, tries to get past Philadelphia Flyers' Radko Gudas during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Penguins score 4 in 2nd period to top Flyers 5-1

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Louisville forward Ray Spalding (13) works his way around the screen of Pittsburgh forward Terrell Brown (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 77-51. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Pitt coach calls out Louisville fan in 77-51 loss

By STEVE BITTENBENDER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster talks about making a snowball during an NFL football game, at news conference after the game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Steelers enter playoffs with depth and momentum

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Woe and 16: Browns go winless after 28-24 loss to Steelers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

A thermometer in the runway displays a temperature in the teens as New York Jets tackle Ben Ijalana (71) and defensive end Xavier Cooper (75) take the field for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

The Latest: Playoff seeds, matchups set in dramatic fashion

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ex-West Virginia residents share stories of why they moved

By ANDREA LANNOM - Associated Press

New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison runs through a drill during an NFL football team practice Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots signed the 39-year-old, five-time Pro Bowl linebacker after he was released Saturday by the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)

Harrison, now a Patriot, done discussing Steelers exit

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

File-This Dec. 10, 2017, file photo shows Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson walking off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Steelers weigh options while Browns try to avoid 0-16

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) passes the puck out of the corner during a power play, with Columbus Blue Jackets' Seth Jones (3) defending during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Malkin score in shootout, Penguins beat Blue Jackets

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

New England Patriots linebacker James Harrison runs through a drill during an NFL football team practice Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots signed the 39-year-old, five-time Pro Bowl linebacker after he was released Saturday by the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)

Patriots in wait-and-see mode as they welcome Harrison

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison walks the sidelines as his team plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The New England Patriots signed Harrison, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, after he was released on Saturday by the Steelers. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich, File) **FILE**

Ex-Steelers star linebacker James Harrison signs with Patriots

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) scrambles away from Houston Texans linebacker Ufomba Kamalu (94) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Steelers clinch first-round bye with win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press