Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys missed his first NFL game due to a high ankle sprain sustained against the New York Giants. The Cowboys also faced challenges with DeMarcus Lawrence and Brandin Cooks on injured reserve.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were missing key players as well, including running backs Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson, which left them short-handed behind starter Najee Harris. Quarterback Russell Wilson remained limited due to a calf injury.