The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 on Sunday. Running back Rico Dowdle and tight end Pat Freiermuth are part of a packed injury report. The Steelers' star running back has been dealing with a toe injury, while Freiermuth has a calf issue. Here's everything we know about Dowdle's and Freiermuth's playing status vs. the Bucs.

Rico Dowdle's and Pat Freiermuth's injury status vs Bucs

Rico Dowdle, who is listed as questionable on the injury report, is expected to play against the Bucs, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Dowdle has been out since Week 2 due to a toe issue. In the two games he has appeared in this season, Dowdle has racked up 37 rushing yards on 15 carries with no touchdowns. He also has four catches for 28 yards.

Jaylen Warren has taken on the mantle of lead back in Dowdle's absence, and he has flourished. He has 410 rushing yards on 70 carries with one touchdown. Not only has Warren been brilliant on the ground, but he's also been Aaron Rodgers' main receiving weapon. He currently leads the Steelers with 230 receiving yards on 19 catches.

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Warren has been particularly efficient over the last three games. He's been averaging a blistering 6.5 yards per carry during that time. He's coming off another spectacular performance against the Indianapolis Colts. He recorded 188 yards from scrimmage in just 21 touches.

As for Pat Freirmuth, ESPN's Ian Rapoport reports that the Steelers are “optimistic” he will play against the Bucs. Freiermuth has been one of Rodgers' main targets this season. He has 19 catches for 169 yards with a team-high four touchdowns.