On Saturday, the 9-5 Baltimore Ravens will host the 10-4 Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in a do-or-die game in their quest to retain the AFC North title.
The equation is straightforward for the Ravens. If they lose, it'd be their ninth loss in their last ten games against the Steelers and will hand the visitors the division title. If they win, the two teams will be level at 10-5, and the battle for the NFC North will go on until Week 18.
The first meeting between the two teams was a low-scoring affair that went in Pittsburgh's favor. Baltimore doesn't only have revenge on its mind but also their playoff aspirations. Given the stakes, they would have wanted all their key players to be available on Saturday.
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However, they could be without a few, especially on offense.
Baltimore Ravens injury report for Week 16
Here is the Ravens' injury report for their Week 16 clash against the Steelers:
- DNP - Did not practice
- LP - Limited
- FP - Full Participant
Rashod Bateman injury update
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been missing from practice this entire week after suffering a foot injury. He was spotted in a walking boot, prompting concerns that he could miss the Ravens' biggest game of the year so far on Saturday.
However, NFL insider Albert Breer claimed his absence from practice was a precautionary measure, and his injury wasn't as severe as the Ravens initially feared. But his status for their Week 16 clash remains questionable.
Losing Bateman would be a massive blow. He has the second-most receiving yards (654) and the second-most touchdown catches (seven) for the Ravens this season, highlighting how critical he is to the offense.
Nelson Agholor injury update
While there's hope that Bateman will suit up and play against the Steelers, the same can't be said about Nelson Agholor. The veteran wide receiver suffered a concussion and did not practice this entire week.
He has since been ruled as "out" for the game against Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Justice Hill injury update
There was some good news for the Ravens. Running back Justice Hill, who did not practice on Tuesday and Wednesday due to personal reasons, was a full participant on Thursday. While the team hasn't listed his status, his return to practice suggests he'll play on Saturday against Pittsburgh.
Hill is a critical player for the Ravens' offense. He's their backup running back behind Derrick Henry and is vital in their passing game. He has 198 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown and has caught 42 passes for 383 yards and three receiving touchdowns. His availability would be massive for Baltimore, especially if Bateman misses the game.
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