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Will George Pickens play for the Steelers against the Ravens in Week 16? NFL injury update
Injury concerns continue to hamper the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the Baltimore Ravens matchup looms on Saturday.
Wide receiver George Pickens missed his second NFL game in a row, as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff place was made all the more difficult after Week 15’s loss (13-27) to the Philadelphia Eagles. Next up, a trip to the Baltimore Ravens, and fans are desperate to know if they’ll have the 23-year-old back on the field.
Allow me to be the bearer of the news...
Have the Steelers already made the playoffs?
They sure have! With a record of 10-4, the Steelers have already punched their ticket to the postseason, along with a number of other teams. The Ravens, however, are able to join them in the postseason, if they do the business.
What injury does Pickens have?
The Steelers ruled Pickens out of the trip to Philadelphia, as the Georgia University graduate continued to recover from a hamstring injury that has troubled him since the days leading up to Pittsburgh’s Week 14 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Speaking to reporters, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that a scan conducted on Pickens after the Browns win delivered worse news than expected. “The injury did show up on MRI [and] it’s a little bit more significant than what we imagined,” Tomlin said. “We’re just in the mindset now of getting him healthy as quickly as we possibly can.”
As things stand, he’s doubtful, having missed Wednesday training, so the next 48 hours will be crucial.
Who will replace Pickens for Steelers?
If indeed Pickens is unable to suit up, the HC will be looking at the likes of Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Mike Williams, Scotty Wilson and Ben Skowronek to take his place.
Steelers’ Week 16 injury report in full
As of Thursday, December 19
Key injuries:
- QB Justin Fields: Did not practice (DNP) Tuesday or Wednesday due to an abdominal injury.
- WR George Pickens: DNP both days with a hamstring injury.
- S DeShon Elliott: DNP both days due to a hamstring injury.
- CB Donte Jackson: DNP both days with a back injury.
- LB T.J. Watt: DNP Tuesday but limited practice (LP) Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
- DT Larry Ogunjobi: Limited in practice both days with a groin issue.
Veteran rest:
- LB Patrick Queen: Rest day on Tuesday (DNP) but was a full participant (FP) on Wednesday.
- DT Cameron Heyward: DNP both days as a resting veteran.
- LB Elandon Roberts: Rest day on Wednesday (DNP).
Steelers vs Ravens: when, where, how to watch
The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, December 22, 2024, with kick-off at M&T Bank Stadium scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. Viewers in the United States will be able to watch the game live on FOX. You can stream FOX on the online platform fubo, which offers new users a free trial.
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