The Pittsburgh Steelers head into a test of wills against the Los Angeles Chargers. In many categories, these teams are ranked first and second defensively, while they both want to run the ball at will against other teams. Pittsburgh might have one key advantage against the Chargers, though.

According to offensive tackle Broderick Jones, he was back in the starting lineup at practice on Friday after rookie OT Troy Fautanu tweaked something and Jones assumed his previous role as first-team right tackle with Dan Moore Jr. remaining on the left side. We assume the tweak was to Fautanu’s knee that he injured earlier in the offseason.

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PITTSBURGH -- Standout rookie offensive lineman Troy Fautanu suffered a ‘little tweak’ in Friday’s practice, according to tackle Broderick Jones. Fautanu left the field early, and his status for Sunday is unknown. He will get an MRI after practice.

Days away from making his second career start, Pittsburgh Steelers first-round tackle Troy Fautanu sustained an injury in Friday's practice.

The Pittsburgh Steelers updated the playing status of several players heading into Sunday’s home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. All signs point to Justin Fields starting at quarterback for Pittsburgh for the third straight week.

Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith loves the idea of the Steelers wasting the clock and running up the time of possession