The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away from their Week 10 victory over the New Orleans Saints with a limited amount of injuries. TJ Watt was obviously able to return to action, and he did quite well despite not getting in the box score with a sack. Head coach Mike Tomlin didn't mention Watt in his injury report, so the team's star player should be a full go in Week 11.
Steelers' TJ Watt (#90) gets ready for the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, PA. | Credit: Abigail Dean/Pittsburgh Steelers
Just a day before the team's Week 10 matchup, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick would not play due to appendicitis. In his weekly press conference, Tomlin had some positive news regarding his safety. He said there's a chance Fitzpatrick could play this upcoming weekend, as he ran on Tuesday. That would be quite the quick turnaround, as some thought he may miss a few weeks.
Tomlin did admit he's unfamiliar with that particular situation, so he'll continue to rely on what the doctors and experts tell him. Additionally, left guard Kevin Dotson picked up a hip injury in the team's win on Sunday. He'll likely be limited early in the week, but Tomlin didn't sound concerned about his availability against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend.
Najee Harris, who has been banged up throughout the season, is dealing with a lower body injury. More specifically, he has some knee discomfort after his best game of the season in Week 10. Tomlin stated he doesn't see this issue hindering Harris' game participation against the Bengals, but it's something to keep an eye on moving forward. Jaylen Warren will continue to be involved quite often with Harris' knee discomfort.
Steelers running backs Najee Harris (#22) and Jaylen Warren (#30) on the field at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. | Credit: Jordan Schofield/SteelerNation (JSKO_PHOTO Twitter)
Ahkello Witherspoon hasn't played since before the bye, in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles. It's actually the only game he has played since Week 3, as he's dealt with a nagging hamstring injury. He will continue to be monitored throughout the week, and his practice availability will be telling on his prospects of playing in Week 11.
How big would Fitzpatrick's return be in a divisional matchup this weekend? How do you think Watt did in his first game back in action? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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