For the second week in a row the Raiders will not face their opponent’s starting running back. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday that James Conner’s injury is more significant than initially thought. Conner has an ankle sprain and will miss the Steelers game in Oakland Sunday.
This is a bad break for the Steelers and Conner. The second-year back is approaching 1000 yards already this season (909) with 12 touchdowns.
The second rushing back on the Steelers roster is Stevan Ridley with just 56 yards on 18 carries in 7 appearances.