Injury Report: Steelers vs. Raiders

Steelers

The Steelers will be without several key players for their Week 16 matchup against the Raiders. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is out with a rib injury, and running back Najee Harris is also out with an ankle injury. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson is questionable with a knee injury, and linebacker T.J. Watt is also questionable with a groin injury.

Raiders

The Raiders will also be without several key players for their Week 16 matchup against the Steelers. Quarterback Derek Carr is out with a groin injury, and running back Josh Jacobs is also out with an ankle injury. Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is questionable with a hamstring injury, and linebacker Denzel Perryman is also questionable with a knee injury.

Outlook

The Steelers and Raiders are both in the playoff hunt, but both teams will be short-handed for their Week 16 matchup. The Steelers will likely start Mason Rudolph at quarterback, and the Raiders will likely start Marcus Mariota at quarterback. Both teams will also be relying on their backup running backs, and both teams will be without some of their best defensive players. The game is likely to be a close one, and it could have a major impact on the playoff race.