Steelers Injury Report
Name | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
Archer, Dri | WR/RB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
Bryant, Martavis | WR | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
Foster, Ramon | OG | Ankle | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Keisel, Brett | DE | Non-Injury | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
McLendon, Steve | NT | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
Miller, Heath | TE | Non-Injury | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Moore, Lance | WR | Groin | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
Polamalu, Troy | S | Non-Injury | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Not really too much to see here. Most of the key players on this list are going to play. Ramon Foster is listed as questionable after injuring his ankle at practice on Monday. Chris Hubbard of Cody Wallace would start in his place should he not be able to go. This could be good for a Panthers defensive front that sports two extremely talented second year players in Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short, as well as impressive veterans in Colin Cole and Dwan Edwards. There should be a lot of rotation and whoever is starting at left guard will likely have problems with the Panthers interior pass rush. Dri Archer is more of a return/utility player for the Steelers at this point in his career, and while highly touted during the draft the Steelers should be fine having Markus Wheaton and Antonio Brown covering returning duties.
Panthers Injury Report
Name | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
Avant, Jason | WR | Thigh | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Bell, Byron | OT | Toe | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Benjamin, Kelvin | WR | Knee | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Brown, Philly | WR | Ankle | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Chandler, Nate | OL | Toe | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Cole, Colin | DT | Non-Injury | - | - | DNP | Probable |
Cotchery, Jericho | WR | Thigh | - | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Davis, Thomas | LB | Hip | DNP | LP | FP | Probable |
Edwards, Dwan | DT | Back | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Olsen, Greg | TE | Calf | LP | FP | FP | Probable |
Tolbert, Mike | FB | Chest | DNP | LP | FP | Probable |
Whittaker, Fozzy | RB | Thigh | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
Williams, Garry | T | Hip | DNP | LP | FP | Probable |
Williams, DeAngelo | RB | Thigh | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
The Panthers injury report is lengthy but mostly full of probable listings. The large majority of players on the list missed a practice to rest up. Looking at the questionable listings, the running back and wide receiver positions could be hampered for Sunday night's game. Cotchery and Avant are both listed as questionable with leg injuries, they are getting over some soreness and tightness. I would think Avant should be able to go based on reports, but there is a very real possibility that the Panthers role with Benjamin, Brenton Bersin, and Philly Brown into Sunday's game. Watch for late roster moves today.
The running back position could also be thin in Sunday's game. Williams was able to get in a limited practice on Friday, and it appears he and Jason Avant should be able to go. However, if Williams doesn't play that leaves two active running backs in Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert. Should Williams not be able to go, Richie Brockel and the other tight ends will likely be kicked to fullback a few times for blocking duties. Fozzy Whittaker, the Panthers third halfback, likely won't play. There could be roster moves there as well if Williams can't go.