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If you've struggled to keep up with the latest news about the - matchup, you're not alone. often with players finding out through insiders on Twitter and being left confused themselves. The entire situation has stemmed from positive COVID-19 tests out of Baltimore, which raised safety questions on all fronts. Baltimore had positive tests for players and/or staff nearly 10 days straight, with more than 20 players and staff around the organizations either contracted the virus or were deemed a close contact.The good news is, after three postponements as the NFL awaited a day wherein the Ravens finally delivered zero positive test results, that day arrived on Wednesday -- hours ahead of scheduled kickoff -- allowing the league to green light the long-awaited Week 12 clash.The Ravens the same day the players boarded the plane for Pittsburgh. According to the NFL Network's , the Ravens learned of two more COVID-19 positives -- one player and one staffer -- just before they headed to Eastern Pennsylvania, reporting, "The NFL told the team these individuals were previously identified as potential positives and there was no Nate Hinton Jersey concern for further spread." And with that, odds increased the game would take place but, again, not if the Ravens discovered a single positive on Wednesday.Thankfully for all involved, they did not.There were rumors the Ravens might boycott the game, questions of whether a forfeit would be in play and comparisons to how the league handled other game situations affected by COVID-19, most recently the , who played without a quarterback against the . It's been a wild ride for the Devonte Patterson Jersey Ravens and Steelers to get to this point -- the latter now having ruled out eight-time Pro Bowl center -- but if you're concerned you might've mi sed news out of this ever-moving game, don't worry. We have you covered with answers to all your questions.Date:Wednesday, Dec. 2|Time:3:40 p.m. ETLocation:Heinz Field (Pittsburgh)TV:NBC|Stream:fuboTV( )Follow:The game was first scheduled for Thanksgiving night. It was then moved to Sunday, then Tuesday, and finally our The game will be played at 3:40 p.m. ET, because NBC already committed to showing the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and wanted to stand by that commitment. Dwight Powell Jersey it is. explained the league moved the game from Tuesday to Wednesday for another day of COVID-19 testing. It was also moved again "to allow Ravens players time to train and avoid muscle strains, not because of who would or would not be available."Ravens players were reportedly concerned about not having two days of negative tests after the outbreak. Baltimore also wanted another day of practice, since the facilities had been shut down.Baltimore's facility reopened Monday night and the team conducted a walkthrough at that time. , running backs and J.K. Dobbins are available for the Ravens, since it now clears the 10-day isolation period for them both, though as stated above, the league said moving the game was about safety and not player availability.Ravens players that will not be able to play in Wednesday's game due to COVID-19 include quarterback , tight end , receiver , fullback , centers and , outside linebackers and , and defensive linemen and . Defensive tackle is out with an ankle injury. Offensive lineman D.J. Fluker, who was previously on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list, is questionable with a back injury. Cornerback (ankle), guard (ankle), defensive end (illne s), and tight end Luke Wilson (illne s) are also questionable.And in the latest twist, the Ravens Mark Ingram or J.K. Dobbins, who didn't travel with the team to Pittsburgh despite being off the COVID list. Not only will they mi s the dominance of Pouncey at center, but Steelers that will mi s Wednesday's game due to COVID-19 Kristaps Porzingis Jersey are running back , defensive end and offensive tackle . The Steelers will also be without running back , who will mi s his second straight game with a quad injury. Cornerback is listed as questionable with a knee injury.The divisional game could have great playoff implications, as the Ravens are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive. At 6-4, they could edge back into the playoff picture with a win on Wednesday.The Steelers are looking to keep control of the No. 1 seed and an undefeated record, as they currently sit at 10-0, their best start in franchise history. The and Steelers are currently neck and neck for the spot, with Kansas City at 10-1. The lack of practice for the Ravens will likely make for a lack of production. With many players and staff testing positive, this also means they could be thin in many areas.With Jackson out, that will present a ma sive hurdle for the Ravens, as William Hill Sportsbook has Josh Green Jersey them as 10-point underdogs. will be in at QB for Baltimore.Since the Ravens' Week 11 game, 21 Ravens players have been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, with 19 still on the list. As this game was moved, others were moved with it.The Steelers will host the Washington Football Team on Monday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. ET, rather than on Sunday.The Ravens will host the on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 8:05 p.m. ET, rather than on Thursday night.This is still considered a Week 12 game, so proceed with your fantasy team accordingly. Jackson, , and are three of the 12 players the Ravens will be mi sing. and Maurkice Pouncey are out for the Steelers, as well as talented pa s rusher Stephon Truitt.And now, finally, the two sides meet for Week 12.
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