Pittsburgh Steelers face defensive setback with Derrick Harmon’s injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bracing for another significant blow to their defense as they prepare for a pivotal Week 13 showdown against the Buffalo Bills. The stakes are high in the AFC, where a tightly contested playoff race features 10 teams boasting six wins or more. As the Steelers find themselves struggling to stay relevant in this competitive landscape, a victory against the Bills becomes crucial for reviving their postseason aspirations.
Unfortunately, the Steelers will take the field without rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, their first-round draft pick. Harmon suffered a knee injury during the team’s recent defeat to the Chicago Bears, and head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that he has been ruled out for the upcoming game against Buffalo.
“Same thing goes for Derrick Harmon,” Tomlin stated during his weekly press conference. “He sustained a knee injury in-play, was able to finish the game, but he will be characterized as out this week.”
Despite his resilience in completing the game, the specifics of Harmon’s injury remain a concern. Tomlin was unable to clarify whether this latest setback involves the same knee that had previously sidelined Harmon with an MCL sprain during the preseason. That earlier injury had forced him to miss the first two games of the regular season, raising questions about his durability as the season unfolds.
As the Steelers gear up for a critical encounter against the Bills, they will need to regroup and find ways to compensate for the loss of their promising rookie. Time is running out for Pittsburgh to turn their season around, and every game counts in the pursuit of a playoff spot.
