Steelers Could Be in Big Trouble After Texans Latest Injury Report Update
By Sean Facey
The Pittsburgh Steelers have limited control over their playoff destiny heading into Week 17. Along with a win over the Ravens on Sunday, the Steelers are also relying upon the Texans to take down the Titans in order to clinch a playoff berth.
Well, it doesn't look like the Texans will be doing the Steelers any favors, as both Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins have been listed as questionable heading into the team's Week 17 clash. Watson is nursing a back injury, while Hopkins is battling an unspecified illness. The Texans are already securely in the playoffs, so the team may opt to rest the pair on Sunday.
Texans listing both QB Deshaun Watson (back) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (illness) as questionable for Sunday's game vs. Titans, but there's no reason for Houston to play either player Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2019
The Steelers and Titans both own an 8-7 record heading into the final week of the regular season, but Tennessee holds the tie-breaker. If both teams finish 9-7, the Titans would advance.
It may take a miracle for Texans backup quarterback AJ McCarron to pull off a win against a determined Titans team, so Steeler fans will certainly be hoping Watson ends up starting.
It’s down to the Titans, Steelers, or Raiders to take the final spot in the field of AFC playoff teams.
— SB Nation (@SBNation) December 27, 2019
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The Steelers will be up against the Ravens' backups, as Baltimore has already secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC. However, after failing to get it done in Week 16 against the Jets, Pittsburgh needs more than just a win in order to sneak into the playoffs. They'll be hoping the Texans can take care of business on their home field on Sunday.