The Facts: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Smith-Schuster is being activated off IR and is expected to play against the Chiefs Sunday night.
Diehards Line:
Smith-Schuster returned to practice on Thursday after being placed on the Reserve/Injured List on Oct. 16 with a shoulder injury. Hc confirmed on Twitter that he’s good to go. “God answered my prayers and I’ve recovered from my season-ending shoulder injury earlier than expected,” he wrote. “I can’t believe I get another chance to take the field with this team and play in a playoff game to keep our season alive.” Smith-Schuster suffered the injury in the second quarter of the Steelers Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos and underwent surgery for it. He had 15 receptions for 129 yards, an 8.6-yard average, and no receiving touchdowns in five games prior to the injury. He had three carries for nine yards and one rushing touchdown.