JuJu Smith-Schuster said his low speed rating in Madden was the reason why he kept looking back on his 97-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's win over the Lions.

Pittsburgh's rookie, who caught seven passes for a whopping 193 yards in Pittsburgh's 20-15 victory, said just that after being part of the longest touchdown pass in franchise history.

"To be honest, the reason I kept looking back because in Madden, my speed is 82, 83," said Smith-Schuster, who now leads the Steelers with four touchdown receptions this season. "The next thing you know, I pulled away, swerved to the right and was able to get the touchdown."

Smith-Schuster, who added that he scored on a 98-yard touchdown pass in high school, was also asked if he feels that Madden will notch his speed rating up a few pegs after Sunday's play.

"I don’t know. Hopefully after today it gets boosted up."

One thing that has been boosted up is Smith-Schuster's popularity, something that had skyrocketed throughout the week after the entire city of Pittsburgh helped him find his missing bike. Smith-Schuster's performance on Sunday was also following his hide and go seek touchdown celebration following last Sunday's victory over the Bengals.

The NFL's youngest player at 20 years young, the second round pick is loving life while playing a huge role in Pittsburgh being 6-2 heading into their bye week.

"A lot of people are saying he’s young, he’s immature. But when I’m on the field with my boys, I know what it takes to get the job done," he said. "I love to have fun, off and on the field. Life’s too short to be sad or to be down.

"It feels good to be me."