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T.J. Watt Cleared for SteelersRavens AFC North Decider; Lamar Jackson Set to Start

The matchup will decide the division and the wild-card host site, with Pittsburgh eliminated if it loses.

Overview

  • Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt was a full participant Friday and carries no game designation after December surgery for a partially collapsed lung sustained during dry needling.
  • Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he is “100 percent” to play following a back contusion, and both he and Watt were listed without a game status on the final injury report.
  • Pittsburgh reaches the postseason with a win or tie and is out with a loss, while the winner claims the AFC North and hosts on wild-card weekend.
  • The Steelers will be without suspended wideout DK Metcalf, while guard Isaac Seumalo and receiver Calvin Austin III returned; for Baltimore, Marlon Humphrey and Rashod Bateman are questionable with illnesses.
  • Separately, the Bengals will miss the playoffs, and Joe Burrow urged organizational changes after an injury-shortened season that included toe surgery and extended time out.