Steelers WRs Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson OUT versus the Buccaneers

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves significantly weakened ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers. Head coach Mike McCarthy announced that wide receivers Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson will be sidelined for the game. Skowronek suffered a calf injury during the previous week's win over the Indianapolis Colts. Later in the second half of that contest, Wilson sustained a finger injury, seen being wrapped after Sunday's victory.

Sources indicate Wilson will be out for an extended period, potentially multiple weeks. Wilson's increased workload was a result of teammate Michael Pittman Jr.'s own foot injury, which placed him on injured reserve. With both Skowronek and Wilson now absent, the Steelers are expected to rely even more heavily on rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard for their passing game.

Tight end Pat Freiermuth, who has been gaining attention in the passing game, is also expected to see more opportunities. Additionally, running back Jaylen Warren, who has been having an exceptional season, is likely to continue receiving significant playing time.