Overview

• Lamar Jackson, the heavy favorite for NFL MVP, may not play in the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Ravens coach John Harbaugh.
• The Ravens have already clinched the AFC North title and the top seed in the AFC playoffs, making the regular-season finale against the Steelers essentially meaningless for the Ravens.
• If Jackson does not play, he would have at least a 19-day break between games, not playing until the Ravens' next game on Jan. 20 or 21.
• The last time the Ravens faced this scenario of resting starters was in 2019, when they were upset by the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round after a long layoff.
• Nine players remaining on the Ravens' current 53-man roster played in that 2019 playoff loss, which was the last time the Ravens hosted a playoff game.