Steelers vs. Titans: Final injury report heading into a heated Week 7 matchup
By Edward Hunt
Steelers have two players who are listed as out while the Titans are fully healthy on their active roster. Pittsburgh isn’t too hampered by injuries though.
The Steelers head to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans in what looks to be a real showdown between two undefeated teams. The Titans have their whole active roster healthy and ready to play on Sunday.
The Steelers have only two players out on their active roster who have been downgraded to OUT this week, and they are fullback Derek Watt and cornerback Mike Hilton. All others should be able to dress on Sunday.
It is worth noting that Devin Bush was placed on IR after his ACL surgery and was replaced on the roster by defensive lineman Henry Mondeaux. Mondeaux is a player that has excelled in the preseason and I think could help them on an already stout defensive line.
Steelers Injuries
Mike Hilton (shoulder): Out
Mike Hilton is out for the game against the Titans. This is a loss in the slot but I am confident that Cameron Sutton can handle the job on Sunday as he is a key reserve for this team. At this point, Hilton is week to week and we will need to pay attention to practice reports for when he is ready to play again.
Derek Watt (hamstring): Out
Derek Watt is out for Sunday’s game and that is a loss for the running game especially in short-yardage situations. Watt can be replaced by a tackle eligible blocker at the end of the offensive line. The Steelers will also miss Watt on special teams.
Titans Injuries
The Titans do not have any injury designations on their active roster going into Sunday. I had some doubts about A.J. Brown, but that is a key addition to Tennessee this week. It will also help the Titans to get Isaiah Wilson back for this game.
In addition, it’s worth noting that, like Devin Bush, Titans starting Pro Bowl left tackle, Taylor Lewan, recently landed on IR with a season-ending knee injury. On top of that, starting cornerback, Adoree Jackson has been unable to return to the field as he continues to rehab his knee.
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The Steelers head into their biggest test of the season facing an undefeated team that is pretty healthy. Pittsburgh will really be high on everybody’s power rankings if they are able to beat the Titans and I will consider them the favorite to win the AFC North.