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If JuJu was a major disappointment, then the rookie 3rd rounder from Toledo was a major surprise. Johnson ended up leading the Steelers in receptions and touchdowns , while being a consistent playmaker for the team. He had at least 50 receiving yards in half of his games, and more impressive was his four-game stretch to end the season. During Weeks 14-17, Johnson averaged 6 receptions for nearly 65 yards per game, while sprinkling in two touchdowns. Those 23 receptions were his most during any four-game stretch of his first season, and showed that when given the opportunity, Johnson can deliver as a go-to receiver. With the healthy return of Roethlisberger to take advantage of all levels of the field (something Rudolph and Hodges couldn't do) and Smith-Schuster to absorb defensive attention, Johnson is a great bet to build off his debut season as an upside WR3 pick.
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Ben Roethlisberger to sit Week 17, Mason Rudolph to start
Steelers at Browns
By: Mike Krueger | Tue Dec 29, 12:09 pm
|  | Mike Tomlin says they may also rest more starters, but will only acknowledge right now that Ben Roethlisberger will not play vs. Browns. Positional health will dictate who else gets a rest. May go more rotational at other spots than fully sitting other players. (Brooke Pryor on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Any fantasy owners wanting to start the skill players from Pittsburgh will need to rethink their options. Mason Rudolph will get the start at QB. The Steelers (12-3) have clinched a playoff spot but the Browns (10-5) still need to get a win. It's quite possible that Diontae Johnson and JuJu Smith-Schuster could see limited action.
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