Steelers Receive Major Joey Porter Jr. Update

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue dealing with more injury news as they prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills in a critical Week 13 matchup. Needing a win to re-take their lead over the AFC North division, their path to doing so has been greatly impacted by injuries on both sides of the ball. Aaron Rodgers is recovering from his fractured non-throwing wrist, and starting left tackle Broderick Jones is already out for the game due to a neck injury.

The defensive side of the ball is dealing with its own struggles as the Steelers attempt to disarm Bills quarterback Josh Allen. They received some good news in their pending battle against Buffalo, however, regarding one of their starting cornerbacks. Joey Porter Jr. suffered a hip injury in Week 12 that forced him to miss a portion of the game. As they've prepared for the Bills, he's been a limited participant in practice, but upgraded to a full participant and received no injury designation on the team's final injury report prior to their Week 13 matchup.

One-on-One Threat

The Steelers are counting on their best one-on-one cornerback to be in action against the Bills. While Buffalo's wide receiver threats are not as imposing as other offenses they've faced, the Bills' QB is one of the most dangerous in the NFL. Allen's ability to extend plays with his legs and his high-powered throwing arm make him a dynamic threat and MVP candidate.

But the good news for the Steelers is that Porter holds his own on the outside, whether it's in pass coverage or as a tackler. According to game data from Pro Football Focus, Porter has recorded 11 of his 28 total tackles this season in one-on-one situations while in man coverage. In addition, he's missed just one tackle on those attempts, making him one of the most consistent tackling threats at the position.