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Steelers Rule Out Isaac Seumalo for Chargers Game as Spencer Anderson Starts at Left Guard

Losing the veteran guard jeopardizes the heavy run package that fueled their strongest rushing stretch.

Overview

  • The team’s Friday injury report lists Seumalo out with a pectoral injury for Sunday Night Football in Los Angeles.
  • Spencer Anderson will start at left guard after serving frequently as the sixth offensive lineman and having prior starting experience.
  • Coaches may have fewer opportunities to deploy the heavy six-lineman look that correlated with 126 rushing yards per game from Weeks 4–7.
  • Pittsburgh averaged 65.5 rushing yards over the past two games as Anderson filled in at left guard during Seumalo’s in-game absences.
  • Wideout Scotty Miller, safety Jabrill Peppers and linebacker Cole Holcomb are also out, while QB Will Howard and CB Cory Trice Jr. are questionable and would need activation from injured reserve to play.