Dolphins defenders play through injury Sunday

Dolphins defensive back Dimitri Patterson (groin) headlined the team's injury report on the defensive side of the ball for Week 14 against the Steelers, and he was able to take the field in spite of the injury Sunday.

Patterson is joined by defensive back Chris Clemons (knee, hamstring) and linebacker Austin Spitler (knee) as Dolphins defenders able to play through their injuries Sunday.