Mon Jan 05 03:20:00 UTC 2026: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided text:
Ravens’ Bateman Ruled Out for Crucial AFC North Showdown with Steelers
PITTSBURGH – The Baltimore Ravens will be without wide receiver Rashod Bateman for their pivotal AFC North matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Bateman was officially ruled out on Saturday after failing to make the trip to Pittsburgh.
Bateman, who had been listed as questionable due to an illness, missed all practices this week. Ravens coach John Harbaugh had initially expressed optimism that Bateman would recover from what he described as a “pretty serious bout with the flu” in time for the game.
The absence of Bateman, the team’s fifth-leading receiver, is another blow to the Ravens’ offense. This marks the fourth game Bateman has missed this season.
The 2021 first-round pick has struggled to make an impact this year, recording just 19 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns – career lows for the young receiver. His absence puts further pressure on the Ravens’ remaining receiving corps as they battle for the AFC North title against their division rivals.
First Piper 