Steelers' Najee Harris blames brief absence on teammate's girlfriend's Thanksgiving meal
Pat Freiermuth's girlfriend made dinner for the team
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris tied the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter of their win with a 10-yard rushing touchdown and led the team in yards on Sunday.
But there was a point early in the matchup when it looked like Harris may have suffered an injury.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
In the first quarter, Harris was briefly sidelined in what was thought to be a knee injury. However, he admitted it was a bit sillier than that. He told reporters after the game he had too much food at Thanksgiving – hosted by Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth’s girlfriend, Jill.
"It’s Thanksgiving, Pat’s girlfriend, Jill, she made this fire-a-- little banana thing," Harris said. "I had too much. I guess I didn’t know it affected me until that first drive. So, I blame her."
The former Alabama Crimson Tide standout said he ate some oranges to help out with his affliction.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris runs the ball against the Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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Harris’ touchdown was clutch in the high-scoring affair. He finished with 75 rushing yards on 16 carries. He also had six catches for 54 yards.
Freiermuth had six catches for 68 yards and a touchdown grab. He gave a special shoutout to his girlfriend on X after Steelers fans were surprised with the 44-point result.
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth celebrates with wide receiver Mike Williams after scoring a touchdown against the Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Pittsburgh moved to 9-3 on the season and are in first place in the AFC North.
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