Raiders premier running back, 4 others out for Sunday against Steelers

Josh Jacobs won't play at Heinz Field
Josh Jacobs
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The Las Vegas Raiders will be without their premier running back when they come to Heinz Field to take on the Steelers Sunday.

Raiders coach Jon Gruden said on Friday afternoon that tailback Josh Jacobs, who is dealing with toe and ankle issues, will be out.

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Jacobs did not practice all week.

On Monday against the Ravens, Jacobs had 34 yards on 10 carries and ran in two touchdowns in their 33-27 overtime victory.

Also out for the Raiders is starting left guard Richie Incognito, Bethel Park grad linebacker Nick Kwiatkowski, second string free safety Roderic Teamer and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Defensive tackles Carl Nassib and Yannick Ngakoue along with defensive tackle Darius Philon are all questionable.

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