The Pittsburgh Steelers are healthier in the backfield ahead of Sunday's big game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Running back James Conner (ankle) put in a full practice Wednesday after missing the past three games, according to the Steelers' injury report.
Without Conner in the lineup, the Steelers (8-6-1) have lost two of the last three games and fell out of the lead in the AFC North behind the Baltimore Ravens (9-6). In the two losses, the Steelers failed to exceed 70 yards rushing as a team.
Pittsburgh's matchup against the Bengals in the season finale represents a win-or-go-home scenario for a playoff-hopeful Steelers team, and potentially having Conner back on the field could go a long way in determining success. The next two days of practice should help put in focus whether Conner will play.
The Steelers can clinch the AFC North with a win, and then need the Cleveland Browns to defeat or tie the Ravens. The Steeler can also clinch the division with a tie and a Ravens' loss. To clinch the playoff berth, the Steelers need to win and hope the Indianapolis Colts-Tennessee Titans matchup ends in a tie.
On the season, Conner has rushed for 909 yards and 12 touchdowns on 201 carries, adding 467 yards receiving and a touchdown on 52 catches.
