Overview
- Harbaugh said Bateman and Humphrey are sick and expressed hope both will be ready to play.
- Both players missed Friday’s practice, and Bateman has not practiced this week as the team lists their availability as in question.
- Baltimore plans to monitor both through Saturday and could wait until near kickoff to finalize decisions.
- The Week 18 meeting with the Steelers will determine the AFC North champion and a playoff berth.
- Pittsburgh is managing an illness concern of its own, as cornerback James Pierre missed Thursday’s session.