Pittsburgh — Kenny Pickett, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, made progress during the week, but he will miss at least one more game due to a right ankle injury and subsequent surgery. The Steelers will face the Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, and while Mason Rudolph will start for the first time since 2021 (with Mitch Trubisky ranked second on the depth chart), they will be facing much more than simply a backup quarterback. When a team on a three-game winning run visits town, it should be intriguing to watch who lines up at inside linebacker, safety, and even cornerback.
Cam Heyward, a defensive lineman and captain, said, “You can’t cry about spoiled milk.” “All you need to do is recover and get ready for the group.” The team that takes the pitch at 4:30 p.m., ruined or spilled milk down the drain. This Saturday will be very different from the one the Steelers experienced even five weeks ago and throughout training camp. First, let’s talk about safety, where Eric Rowe, who hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since last season, and cornerback Patrick Peterson are likely to be the starting lineup.
Petterson’s football IQ and coverage skills may make him the ideal choice for playing in the post, especially with Damontae Kazee suspended for the last three games while Minkah Fitzpatrick recovers from a knee injury. Petterson was forced into that unfamiliar position last week in Indianapolis. What’s more interesting is how prepared Rowe is; he was added to the practice squad just a month ago, yet in eight seasons and seven postseason games, he has participated in 100 games total.
