Is Cordarrelle Patterson Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Prop Betting Impact for Giants vs. Steelers)

The latest injury update for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson in Week 8 vs. the New York Giants.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson. / Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s matchup against the New York Giants.

Steelers downgraded RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) to out for Monday’s game vs. the Giants. The team also added QB Justin Fields to the injury report with a hamstring injury and he now will be listed as questionable.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2024

Patterson has not played since Sept. 29 against the Indianapolis Colts, and his absence should lead to bigger roles for both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren on Monday.

Harris has been the lead back this season, running for over 100 yards in back-to-back games. If you’re looking to back either Steelers back in the prop market, I’d lean with Harris, who has some interesting prop projections for this primetime matchup. 

Best Najee Harris Prop Bets for Week 8 vs. Giants

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

• Rush Attempts: 15.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
• Rushing Yards: 62.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
• Receiving Yards: 10.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
• Anytime TD: +105

In seven games this season, Harris has cleared 62.5 rushing yards five times, finishing with over 100 yards in each of his last two appearances.

The former first-round pick has carried the ball at least 13 times in every game, and I could see the Steelers leaning on him on Monday against a Giants defense that is allowing a league-high 5.4 yards per carry this season.

Harris had 21 carries in Russell Wilson’s first start of the season, and establishing the run against a bad run defense should open things up down the field for the Steelers on Monday. 

He’s a great bet at this number to go OVER his rushing yards.

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