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Steelers will be short in the backfield against the Bengals

Philadelphia Eagles v Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 07:Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball in front of Kurt Coleman #42 of the Philadelphia Eagles on October 7, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won the game 16-14. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger appears to be fine after rolling his ankle in practice Thursday, but he’s going to be short on help in the backfield.

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, running backs Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman won’t play Sunday against the Bengals after being held out of practice Friday.

They’re still hoping center Maurkice Pouncey can play, but it’s crucial that Roethlisberger’s well, as they’ll have to lean on the passing game more than normal.