The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 12, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 PM ET on Thursday Night Football. Here’s the final injury report heading into the game, with a focus on skill players who are relevant in fantasy football and who can also help shape the outcome of your bets.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
Najee Harris, RB
Week 12 status: PLAYING
Najee Harris did not practice on Monday, but the Pittsburgh Steelers listed “rest” as the reason for his absence. He returned for a full practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and was officially removed from the team’s injury report.
Harris failed to practice last Wednesday while battling an ankle injury. Fortunately, he returned for full sessions on Thursday and Friday and was a full go for Sunday’s win over the Ravens. Harris took 22 touches for 93 total yards, finishing as fantasy’s RB17.
Alex Highsmith, LB
Highsmith (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Browns. He will miss a second consecutive contest after suffering the injury in Week 10. Nick Herbig should be in line for a considerable role once again, in the Charlotte product’s absence.
All Steelers Listed on Final Injury Report
Najee Harris, RB (NIR – Resting Vet.) – playing; Cory Trice Jr., DB (Hamstring) – Out; Alex Highsmith, LB (Ankle) – Out; Isaac Seumalo, G (NIR – Resting Vet.) – playing; MyCole Pruitt, TE (Knee/NIR – Resting Vet) – playing; T.J. Watt, LB (NIR – Resting Vet.) – playing; Cameron Heyward, DT (NIR – Resting Vet.) – playing; Larry Ogunjobi, DT (NIR – Resting Vet.) – playing
Cleveland Browns Injury Report
Jerry Jeudy, WR
Week 12 status: PLAYING
Jerry Jeudy (knee) is fully practicing this week. He’s been listed on the Cleveland Browns’ injury report every week since the beginning of the season but has yet to miss a practice or a game.
In Week 11, Jeudy finished as fantasy’s WR5 after totaling six catches for 142 yards and a touchdown against the Saints. His yardage total was the second highest of his career.
Elijah Moore, WR
Week 12 status: PLAYING
Elijah Moore was limited for Monday and Tuesday’s practices while battling a shoulder issue. This is a new injury for Moore, who was not listed on the Browns’ injury report ahead of Week 11.
Fortunately, he returned for a full practice on Wednesday and was removed from Cleveland’s report.
Moore is good to go against the Steelers on TNF. He’s become far more involved in Cleveland’s offensive attack since the club traded fellow WR Amari Cooper at the deadline.
Moore has received at least six targets in four straight games. He posted his best performance of the season in Week 11, hauling in six catches for 66 yards and his first touchdown of the year.
David Njoku, TE
Week 12 status: PLAYING
While David Njoku was limited for Monday and Tuesday’s practices after picking up a Week 11 knee injury, there was no suggestion that the Browns’ tight end was in danger of missing Thursday night’s game.
Indeed, Njoku fully practiced Wednesday and will play against the Steelers this week. He’s been a top-seven fantasy TE in three of Cleveland’s last four games, including Week 11, when he posted nine catches for 81 yards.
All Browns Listed on Final Injury Report
Joel Bitonio, G (Pectoral) – playing; Jordan Hicks, MLB (Elbow, Triceps) – playing; Maurice Hurst, DT (Shoulder) – playing; Jerry Jeudy, WR (Knee) – playing; Elijah Moore, WR (Shoulder) – playing; Myles Garrett, DE (Hip) – playing; Greg Newsome II, CB (Shoulder) – playing; David Njoku, TE (Knee) – playing; Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB (Right Finger) – playing; Geoff Swaim, TE (Concussion) – Out; Denzel Ward, CB (Ribs, Ankle) – playing; Jedrick Wills, OT (Knee) – Out