Steelers vs. Giants Injury Report, Inactives – Week 8

Steelers

The Steelers will be without several key players for their Week 8 matchup against the Giants, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral), running back James Conner (ankle), and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (knee). Roethlisberger is expected to miss the next several weeks, while Conner and Johnson are both considered day-to-day. Other inactives for the Steelers include cornerback Joe Haden (foot), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), and linebacker T.J. Watt (groin).

Giants

The Giants will also be without some key players on Sunday, including running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring), and cornerback James Bradberry (calf). Barkley is expected to miss the next several weeks, while Shepard and Bradberry are both considered day-to-day. Other inactives for the Giants include offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (ankle), defensive end Leonard Williams (elbow), and linebacker Blake Martinez (knee).

Outlook

The injuries to Roethlisberger and Barkley are significant blows to both teams. Roethlisberger is the Steelers' all-time leading passer and one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, while Barkley is one of the most dynamic running backs in the league. With both players out, both teams will need to rely on their backup players to step up and produce.