Steelers WR Claypool taking breakout rookie season in stride
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool says he’s ready for the playoffs. Claypool’s rookie season began with a torrid start. He scored 10 touchdowns in Pittsburgh’s first 10 games, but hasn’t reached the end zone for five straight weeks. Claypool says his dip in production is a sign of respect because defenses are playing him differently than they were earlier in the season. Claypool and the rest of the AFC North champions finish up the regular season against rival Cleveland.