Fitzpatrick fractured his hand Sunday against the Cardinals in the first half but remained in the game and never missed a snap. Considering he was able to play through the injury, even if the practice report is just an estimate, it appears the star safety should be able to suit up against the Patriots on Thursday and not miss any time.
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Fitzpatrick fractured his hand Sunday against the Cardinals in the first half but remained in the game and never missed a snap. Considering he was able to play through the injury, even if the practice report is just an estimate, it appears the star safety should be able to suit up against the Patriots on Thursday and not miss any time.
Despite breaking his hand in the second quarter, Fitzpatrick played all 63 of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in Week 13. He also expects to play Thursday versus the Patriots, and he still projects as a reasonable IDP option.
Fitzpatrick finally appears to be back to full strength after he sat out of Pittsburgh's last four games due to a hamstring injury. He projects as a strong IDP option this Sunday, when the Steelers host the Cardinals. Through seven appearances this season, Fitzpatrick has tallied 54 tackles and two pass breakups.
Fitzpatrick has missed Pittsburgh's last three games, and he was unable to practice all week, so it's not a surprise that the All-Pro safety won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Trenton Thompson and Miles Killebrew will both likely see increased snaps in the Steelers' secondary in Fitzpatrick's stead.
Fitzpatrick was set to undergo an MRI on Monday, but one way or the other, he'll have to sit out at least one game as he recovers from his hamstring injury. Keanu Neal will probably start at safety versus the Titans in Fitzpatrick's absence.
Fitzpatrick finished Sunday's game with two tackles before leaving in the first quarter. The MRI on Monday will determine the severity of the injury and whether Fitzpatrick will miss time. He will have an uphill battle to play in Week 9 against the Titans on Thursday night.
Fitzpatrick was initially ruled doubtful to return after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first quarter and will finish the game with two tackles. The Steelers' secondary will miss the veteran presence of Fitzpatrick and will rely on Elijah Riley and Damontae Kazee to step up at free safety alongside strong safety Keanu Neal.
Fitzpatrick had two tackles before exiting the game in the first quarter. With his return Sunday in doubt, Elijah Riley and Damontae Kazee will be candidates to see an increase in defensive snaps.
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
11/17/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 207 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk 11 (MIA)
Birthplace
Old Bridge, NJ, USA
Position
SAF
College
Alabama
Experience
6th season
Career History
Miami Dolphins
2018 - 2020
(2 seasons)
Pittsburgh Steelers
2019 - Present
(5 seasons)
Previous Game
10
Final
24
5
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
41
18
0
0