Overview
- NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports Daniel Ekuale tore his ACL, ruling the defensive tackle out for the remainder of the season.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports DeShon Elliott’s ACL is intact yet his leg injury is severe enough that a return this season is not considered likely.
- Elliott exited in the second half after a tackle involving Packers tight end Tucker Kraft and was quickly ruled out for the game.
- Projections point to Juan Thornhill, Chuck Clark and Jabrill Peppers handling safety duties, with Esezi Otomewo and Logan Lee set for larger roles on the defensive line.
- Pittsburgh is 4-3 after two straight losses, with recent aerial assaults by Joe Flacco and Jordan Love, and faces the 7-1 Colts and 5-3 Chargers before a Week 11 rematch with Cincinnati.