INDIANAPOLIS — Things looked bleak for the Steelers with Joe Haden hobbling around on the sideline after suffering a fractured fibula, as Mike Tomlin would confirm after the 20-17 win over the Colts.
But fellow corner Artie Burns said he only expected Haden to miss a few weeks, which could put him in line for a return when the Steelers face the Patriots on Dec. 17. And that's all anyone really cares about anyway.
Coty Sensabaugh, Haden's replacement, held up fine in this game and even made a big play on a pass breakup against T.Y. Hilton late in the fourth quarter. Sensabaugh will now get an opportunity to play on a regular basis -- at least for a few weeks -- while Haden heals. This is why the Steelers went out and acquired veterans such as Sensabaugh and defensive end Tyson Alualu in the offseason -- to improve their depth. They didn't want to have to turn to young, untested players when the injury bug hit.
Alualu has gotten plenty of playing time subbing for Stephon Tuitt. Now, it's time to turn a lonely eye to Sensabaugh.
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