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The Week 12 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens is still up for grabs.
Dan Graziano of ESPN reports Monday's round of testing did not show any new positives on Baltimore's active roster. As such, the NFL is reportedly giving the Ravens the option to travel to Pittsburgh for Tuesday night's game:
Per source, today's round of Ravens test results produced no new positives that would impact Tuesday's game. There was 1 new positive, but it's an IR player who hasn't been in close contact with others. NFL has given Ravens the option to fly to Pitt tomorrow following more tests.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) November 30, 2020
Baltimore's team facility is scheduled to reopen this evening, at which point the team will discuss its options. There is some concern among players about playing tomorrow, but also an understanding that, if the game is canceled, no one gets paid. Decisions likely tonight.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) November 30, 2020
However, ESPN's Adam Schefter also says the league is considering yet another postponement due to the complexity of the situation:
NFL is now pondering a third postponement of the Ravens-Steelers game to later this week, per league source. Game already has been moved from Thanksgiving to Sunday to Tuesday….and now could be on the move again.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 30, 2020
The latest postponement consideration might be due to the fact some Ravens players are expressing concern over playing.
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ProFootballTalk reports a potential “strike” would be calamitous:
Per source, there are new fears of Ravens players refusing to play tomorrow night, which technically would be a wildcat strike. It could create major issues between NFL and NFLPA, if it happens. Potentially, it could jeopardize the balance of the season.
Even if the Ravens agree to play, a third postponement could have a pretty drastic impact on the schedule.
Baltimore was originally scheduled to play the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, though that Week 13 matchup was moved to Monday in light of the second postponement. Meanwhile, the Steelers are slated to play the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Those Week 13 games would inevitably have to be shuffled around in the event there is another postponement. Of course, if the Ravens are truly refusing to play, they will probably be pressured to forfeit the contest. That would be a hard sell, considering Baltimore (6-4) is fighting for its playoff life.
Regardless, Steelers-Ravens is a sticky situation, and it might get even messier.
