The Pittsburgh Steelers have surprised fans by making veteran cornerback Darius Slay a healthy scratch, opening the door for younger players in a critical Week 13 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Pittsburgh’s star edge rusher is hospitalized with a lung-related issue, leaving his availability for Monday night uncertain.
Pittsburgh wide receiver DK Metcalf was hospitalized overnight with stomach pains after the Steelers’ win in Baltimore, but early indications suggest he is trending toward playing next week.
Pittsburgh tight end Darnell Washington is out for the season with a broken arm, forcing the Steelers to adjust their offense ahead of a must-win finale against the Ravens.
A dramatic Week 18 win over Baltimore clinched the AFC North for Pittsburgh, validating Mike Tomlin’s leadership and sending the Steelers into the playoffs with momentum.
With Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf trending toward a return, Pittsburgh braces for a pivotal matchup against Buffalo amid tightening AFC playoff stakes.