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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers had their best game on the ground this season in Sunday’s 29-24 road win over the Detroit Lions. Of course, it didn’t come without bumps and bruises.
Starting tailback Jaylen Warren is dealing with an unspecified ailment after going for 143 yards on 14 carries against the Lions. Warren also scored a pair of 45-yard rushing touchdowns for the Steelers.
“Jaylen Warren should be limited at the early portions of the week, Spencer Anderson likewise, but we’re optimistic that both guys will be available to us,” Tomlin said during his weekly press conference on Tuesday.
Kenneth Gainwell added 50 yards on nine carries. He also had 78 receiving yards and a touchdown on five receptions.
Through Week 16, Warren has carried the ball 185 times for 828 yards and six touchdowns, all career-highs. If he’s unable to go against the Browns, Gainwell will likely step up. He did so when Warren couldn’t go against the Minnesota Vikings earlier this season, rushing for 99 yards and two touchdowns on 19 gives.
Behind Warren and Gainwell is rookie third-round draft pick Kaleb Johnson, who was inactive against the Lions, but has 69 yards on 28 carries this season for the Steelers.
Alan Saunders provided reporting from Pittsburgh.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Key Steelers Weapon Pops on Injury Report After Big Game vs. Lions
