The Pittsburgh Steelers are attempting to get their second straight win of the season on Sunday but an injury to their best offensive player could change the outlook of the game. According to Ian Rapoport, JuJu Smith-Schuster is a game-time decision to play in Week 5 versus the Baltimore Ravens.

Throughout the week of practice, Smith-Schuster has made steady progress towards being active in Week 5. However, as Rapoport alluded to, it may come down to how the young receiver looks in pre-game warmups.

Toe injuries can be tough for wide receivers to deal with; considering they are using their feet to run their routes effectively. Smith-Schuster sustained the injury in last week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The Steelers third-year wideout has been asked to take a larger role in the offense this season. With the first month of the season coming to a close, things haven't exactly gone according to plan.

As the team's No. 1 wide receiver, Smith-Schuster has caught only 17 passes for 258 yards and a touchdown this season. In addition, his numbers may be down due to the fact that Ben Roethlisberger has been out since Week 2 of the season.

This week, the Steelers are facing the Ravens at home in an AFC North battle. Even if Smith-Schuster plays, he will likely be matched up with standout cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

If Pittsburgh's go-to wide receiver is inactive, Diontae Johnson and James Washington could see their roles increased. Along with Smith-Schuster, James Conner and Vance McDonald are listed as questionable for Sunday's game.