INDIANAPOLIS — Already down a working again, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense took one other blow as RB Cordarrelle Patterson was dominated out with an ankle harm sustained within the second quarter of the Steelers’ recreation Sunday towards the Indianapolis Colts.
The Steelers trailed the Colts 17-3 at halftime.
Patterson was injured on the Steelers’ greatest drive of the afternoon as he picked up a primary down within the pink zone on a 10-yard acquire. A play later, although, huge receiver George Pickens fumbled as he was tackled close to the purpose line and the Steelers turned the ball over.
Patterson picked up 4 first downs on that drive and left the sport averaging 7.2 yards per carry with 43 yards on six makes an attempt. He additionally had two catches on two targets for 19 yards.
With out Patterson, the Steelers went again to Najee Harris and added observe squad working again Aaron Shampklin to the combo.
Harris, although, has been ineffective, with 8 yards on eight carries early within the third quarter. Shampklin received one carry earlier than halftime for a 5-yard acquire.