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Louisville Football: 3 Former Cardinals Ready For The NFL Playoffs

By Derek Snyder

Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) fails to catch a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) fails to catch a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (17) runs with the ball after a catch as Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) defends during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (17) runs with the ball after a catch as Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) defends during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Eli Rogers: Pittsburgh Steelers

Season Stats: 48 receptions, 594 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns

Potential Playoff Impact:  Eli Rogers entered his first NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers this year and had a rookie year to remember. He made numerous big plays, but his biggest catch of the season was the game-winner against the Cincinnati Bengals a few weeks ago.

The Steelers have generally placed Rogers in the slot position this year, where they feel he is best suited. He is one of the few receivers that only played on the inside in college and it’s paying off in the National Football League.

With that being said, Rogers is going to be important for the Steelers this weekend against Miami. In the game against the Dolphins earlier this season, Rogers only had four catches for 35 yards, but he has come a long way since then.

The Dolphins are going to put a ton of emphasis on receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell, which will give Rogers a few opportunities to make the big plays in the passing game.

Look for Rogers to shine in his first NFL playoff game on Sunday.

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