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The Steelers are hurting at wide receiver, so Aaron Rodgers will try to build chemistry on the fly
Three of Pittsburgh’s top five wide receivers are sidelined or limited, forcing Rodgers to build chemistry quickly before the Buccaneers game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Tampa Bay on Sunday with three of their top five wide receivers sidelined, forcing the offense to rely on reserves and rookies.
Wide receiver Michael Pittman is out for at least three games with a foot injury, while Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek are managing health issues that further thin the depth chart.
Rookie Germie Bernard recorded season highs of 9 targets and 6 receptions in Sunday's win over Indianapolis, emerging as a leader among reserves including Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson.
Aaron Rodgers expressed trust in the new receivers, saying "I have a lot of trust in those guys," though he acknowledged that deep chemistry requires time to develop.
Now in his 22nd and final season, Rodgers emphasized that consistent performance remains critical despite the receiving corps having a very different feel on game days in the short term.