*James Conner – Noteworthy
RB James Conner rushed for 107 yards and caught a TD pass. Conner leads the AFC with 706 yards rushing and 1,085 yards from scrimmage (rushing plus receiving). He is second in the NFL in both categories to Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams.
Ben Roethlisberger – Noteworthy – Injury
QB Ben Roethlisberger scared the Steelers when he layed on the turf in the fetal position after being tackled by Ravens OLB Za’Darius Smith on Sunday. But luckily, he just had the wind knocked out of him. “I’m not sure if I landed on the ball or what, but the only thought I had was getting that first down or get as close as I could to it.,” Roethlisberger said, via the Post-Gazette. “… I was running and then next thing you know, you feel a very big person coming down on top of you and when you hit the ground, instantly you just feel pain, you feel shortness of breath, you feel a little bit of everything, I’ll be honest. But pain mostly.”
Coty Sensabaugh – Noteworthy
CB Coty Sensabaugh has officially overtaken Artie Burns as the Steelers starting corner opposite Joe Haden. Sensabaugh played 60 defensive snaps on Sunday while Burns did not play any. Tomlin told the Post-Gazette, “You tell me, based on usage,” when asked if Sensabaugh had won the job.
Daniel McCullers – Noteworthy – Injury
DL Daniel McCullers also has an ankle injury.
David DeCastro – Noteworthy
OG David DeCastro is tired of hearing about the absence of three-time Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell. With apologies to DeCastro, let’s review. Bell has yet to play for the Steelers (5-2-1) this season as he seeks a long-term deal. The 26-year-old running back hasn’t signed his $14.5 million franchise tender and has until Nov. 13 to report if he wants to play this season. So now, cue Mr. DeCastro. “Why waste more energy on it?” the 28-year-old DeCastro told The MMQB following Pittsburgh’s 24-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. “The first week, we were shocked by (the Bell holdout). At this point, what are you gonna do? Sit here and drive at it and beg him to come back? Obviously that’s not how it works. So we just put our best foot forward and try to do the best for this team.”
James Washington – Noteworthy – Injury
WR James Washington suffered a minor knee injury on Sunday.
Marcus Gilbert – Noteworthy – Injury
RT Marcus Gilbert, who has missed the past two games with a knee injury, could practice Tuesday.
“I’m open to it,” Tomlin said. “I know he’s open to it.”
Ryan Switzer – Noteworthy – Injury
WR/return specialist Ryan Switzer suffered an ankle injury on Sunday.