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JuJu Smith-Schuster: 'Of course I'm playing Sunday'

Published: Dec 22, 2018 at 05:37 AM

JuJu Smith-Schuster says he's good to go for Sunday's big matchup against the Saints after landing on the Steelers' injury report Thursday after suffering a groin injury in practice.

The wideout posted on Twitter to tell his fantasy owners not to worry and that he will be playing.

A lot on the line this week. The whole season comes down to this. Yes, I’m talking about the fantasy football championship round. Of course I’m playing Sunday!!! Theres no way I can let down the real ones who believed in me by drafting me!! Let’s get it!! 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/6YntwS4lpD
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) December 22, 2018

For a Steelers team already dealing with an injury to running back James Conner, this is great news as Pittsburgh is striving for a playoff berth as it tackles the NFC South champion New Orleans Saints on the road Sunday.

Smith-Schuster, a 22-year-old second-year wideout, is having a stellar campaign as he leads the AFC with 95 catches and his 1,274 yards receiving are sixth in the NFL. He also has six touchdown catches and is coming off a win against New England in which he hauled in four catches for 40 yards.

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