The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading back to Baltimore for a high-stakes AFC Wild-Card clash against the archrival Ravens in primetime on Saturday.
All eyes will be on veteran Russell Wilson to deliver. He’s shown flashes this season but has struggled lately. For the Steelers to topple the Ravens, Wilson will need to be in sync with his receivers from the opening snap. Timing routes, quick reads, and precise execution will be crucial. Most importantly, Wilson must protect the football against a ball-hawking Ravens defense that thrives on turnovers.
Baltimore boasts one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, led by dynamic quarterback Lamar Jackson and the punishing Derrick Henry. For the Steelers to survive to round two, their defense must play lights-out football—dominating the trenches, limiting big plays, and forcing Jackson into uncomfortable situations. T.J. Watt and the pass rush will play a pivotal role, as will the secondary in containing the Ravens’ deep threats.
If Wilson takes care of the football and the Steelers’ defense rises to the occasion, Pittsburgh could punch its ticket to the next round.
Here’s a look at Wednesday’s injury and practice participation report for Ravens week:
Steelers injury report
| Player | Injury | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Game status |
| K Chris Boswell | illness | – | DNP | ||
| *WR Roman Wilson | hamstring | FP | FP | ||
| CB Donte Jackson | back | FP | FP | ||
| **LB Cole Holcomb | knee | FP | FP | ||
| DT Logan Lee | calf | FP | FP | ||
| G Mason McCormick | hand | LP | LP | ||
| OL Calvin Anderson | groin | FP | FP | ||
| OL Isaac Seumalo | NIR | DNP | FP | ||
| TE MyCole Pruitt | knee | LP | DNP | ||
| DT Cameron Heyward | illness | DNP | DNP |
* In designated 21-day window to return from reserved/injured list
** In designated 21-day window to return from reserved/PUP list
DNP: Did not practice
LP: Limited participation
FP: Full participation
NIR: Not injury related – resting
Ravens injury report
| Player | Injury | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Game status |
| WR Zay Flowers | knee | DNP | DNP | ||
| S Kyle Hamilton | knee | LP | FP | ||
| WR Deonte Harty | knee | FP | DNP | ||
| RB Justice Hill | concussion/illness | LP | FP |
DNP: Did not practice
LP: Limited participation
FP: Full participation
NIR: Not injury related – resting