Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 players to watch vs. Bills

Dec 21, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton (11) runs after a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

3. Markus Wheaton, WR

With Martavis Bryant suspended the first four games of the season, this could be a major breakthrough time for Markus Wheaton. Wheaton is a phenomenal talent at the receiver position, and he has shown that in flashes with the Steelers.

Now, he has a chance to establish himself firmly as the no. 2 receiver with Antonio Brown, and we’ll get a look at that this afternoon against the Bills.

Reports seem to indicate that Wheaton is gaining trust from Ben Roethlisberger regardless of the situation with Bryant, and as much as the Steelers had success throwing the ball last year, this could be a massive year for the former Oregon State star.

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