The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out wide receiver for their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Agholor is battling with a concussion, and while he practiced off to the side during the week, he was unable to complete the concussion protocol in time to play.

Agholor has been a valuable depth wide receiver for the Ravens. Still, with Rashod Bateman uncertain due to a foot injury and Anthony Miller raised, the team will have at least four wide receivers available for the game. Baltimore may also interpret this as a strong indication that Bateman will be able to compete against the Steelers.

In addition, the Ravens released Diontae Johnson, leaving the Ravens’ wide receiver corps in upheaval. If Bateman is unable to participate, they will be unable to make this game into a track meet as desired, but with all of the wide receiver ailments, they should rely more on their tight ends and Derrick Henry.

 

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Family ties collide as Lamar Jackson aims to rewrite Steelers rivalry

Family ties will not shield Steelers cornerback James Pierre from the daunting job of stopping Lamar Jackson.

The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for a critical AFC North showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with playoff implications and division dominance at stake. For Baltimore, this isn’t just a chance to catch Pittsburgh in the standings—it’s an opportunity to snap a frustrating four-game losing streak against their fiercest rival.

The Ravens haven’t defeated the Steelers since December 2022, enduring a series of narrow losses that have drawn significant criticism. NFL analyst Kyle Brandt even questioned whether the matchup still qualifies as a rivalry, stating, “It’s not a rivalry. A rival is back-and-forth—you win, I win. Right now, it’s just the Steelers winning.”

Lamar Jackson, despite an MVP-caliber season, carries a 1-4 record as a starter against Pittsburgh—a blemish he’s eager to erase. When asked about the streak, Jackson kept it straightforward: “Losing, in general, bothers me—not the team we play, really. Just got to find a way to get a ‘dub.’”

Lamar Jackson’s cousin knows stopping him is nearly impossible

Adding intrigue to Sunday’s game is the family duel between Jackson and his cousin, Steelers cornerback James Pierre. Charged with containing one of the league’s most electrifying quarterbacks, Pierre was candid about the challenge. “Ain’t no key,” Pierre said. “He’s crazy. That guy’s crazy.”

Pierre, who grew up playing football alongside Jackson in South Florida, knows firsthand how dangerous his cousin can be. While the family connection makes for an interesting storyline, Pierre understands the enormity of defending a quarterback as dynamic as Jackson.

Jackson’s season stats—3,580 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, three interceptions, plus 743 rushing yards and three rushing scores—underscore his dominance. His five-touchdown performance against the Giants last week, with more scores than incompletions, is further evidence of his ability to dismantle defenses.

For Baltimore, this game goes beyond family bragging rights. A win would tie them with Pittsburgh at 10-5, keeping their AFC North title hopes alive. A loss, however, would likely consign them to a wildcard spot and extend their struggles against the Steelers.

Pierre may respect Jackson’s game, but the Steelers won’t make it easy. For Lamar, Sunday is a chance to shift the narrative of this rivalry and prove once again that he’s a challenge no defense—family or otherwise—can solve.