The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers issued their Thursday injury reports for the upcoming Week 10 Sunday night matchup. Both teams face challenges along the lines and in the secondary, with several starters limited or sidelined. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET, highlighting key absences that could impact the contest.
The Los Angeles Chargers' Thursday injury report shows two starters out of practice: cornerback Tarheeb Still (knee) and offensive tackle Bobby Hart (knee/ankle). Still has missed games since a Week 8 knee injury against the Minnesota Vikings, while Hart was hurt in Week 9 versus the Tennessee Titans. If Hart sits, the Chargers will lack both starting tackles from their last outing, compounding issues after Joe Alt's season-ending high-ankle sprain surgery. Other notables include safety Tony Jefferson (hamstring), offensive lineman Mekhi Becton (knee), wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring), and cornerback Benjamin St. Juste (groin), all limited. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack and wide receiver Keenan Allen returned fully after rest days.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, six players did not practice: wide receiver Scotty Miller (finger), cornerback Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring/knee, on IR), safety Jabrill Peppers (quad), inside linebacker Cole Holcomb (illness), offensive guard Isaac Seumalo (pec), and tight end Connor Heyward (knee). Limited participants were edge rusher Alex Highsmith (ankle) and defensive lineman Cam Heyward (rest). Full practice went to rookie quarterback Will Howard (hand, on IR), safety Chuck Clark (illness), tight end Darnell Washington (foot), and tight end Jonnu Smith (rest). Seumalo aggravated his pec injury in Week 9 and may force Spencer Anderson into the starting left guard role.
Analyst Chris Simms emphasized the Steelers' need to establish the run against the Chargers' pass defense, ranked sixth overall, warning that failing to do so could doom Pittsburgh. The Chargers' offense, led by Justin Herbert's 2,390 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, poses a test for a Steelers defense that forced six turnovers in their Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts.