Najee Harris Attributes Game Slowdown to Teammate’s Girlfriend’s Thanksgiving Dish
The Steelers running back said overindulging in a banana dish caused a brief first-quarter absence in Pittsburgh’s win over Cincinnati.
- Najee Harris briefly left the field during the first quarter of the Steelers' 44-38 victory over the Bengals, citing an upset stomach.
- Harris attributed his discomfort to eating too much of a banana dish made by teammate Pat Freiermuth’s girlfriend during Thanksgiving dinner.
- The running back recovered quickly after eating oranges and returned to the game by the fourth possession, scoring a 10-yard touchdown.
- Harris finished the game with an impressive performance, amassing 75 rushing yards, 64 receiving yards, and one touchdown.
- The Steelers improved to 9-3 and celebrated their AFC North victory, with their next game scheduled against the Browns on December 8.