Game on? Steelers, Ravens set to finally meet today, maybe

Mike Tomlin isn’t into hypotheticals. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach prefers to deal with what is happening, not what might happen.

This season, however, has challenged that approach. T he unbeaten Steelers (10- 0) are scheduled to host some semblance of the Baltimore Ravens (6- 4) in a game already pushed back three times, first from Thanksgiving to last Sunday, then from last Sunday to Tuesday night, then from Tuesday to this afternoon. The game is the first NFL contest scheduled for a Wednesday since the 2012 season opener.

Assuming, of course, that they play. Hardly a given in a year when uncertainty and chaos is just one positive COVID-19 test away.

“It’s day to day,” Tomlin said. “It’s a sensitive situation.”

An ever- changing one too. The Ravens had more than a dozen players on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Tuesday afternoon, a group that includes reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. The Steelers have COVID-19 issues of their own, with defensive end Stephon Tuitt and starting running back James Conner among the four players who will not play.

The NFL is making every attempt to keep the league on track to finish a 16- game season in 17 weeks.

With a win, the Steelers would effectively eliminate Baltimore, the defending AFC North champions, from the division race. It would also keep Pittsburgh a game clear of reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City for the top seed in the conference — and the one bye available this season.

• The ripple effect of postponing the game will linger well into the stretch run. The NFL moved both Pittsburgh and Baltimore’s next games as a result of the delay. The Steelers will now host the Washington Football Team on Monday, with the Ravens hosting Dallas on Tuesday. BROWNS ACTIVATE STAR MYLES GARRETT FROM COVID LIST >> Browns defensive star Myles Garrett was activated from the COVID-19 list after missing two games, clearing the end and sack specialist to return this week against Tennessee.

Garrett tested positive for the virus on Nov. 20 after he was isolated from the team for two days while having symptoms.

The Browns (8- 3) won both games without their best player — and one of the NFL’s top defenders — but are relieved to have him back for their playoff push.

However, the Browns will be without safety Ronnie Harrison. He was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after tests showed he suffered a severe shoulder injur y on Sunday against Jacksonville. Harrison

will miss at least three games — and perhaps more.

Garrett’s return comes as the Browns are preparing to face the Titans (83) and running back Derrick Henry, who leads the league with 1,257 yards. Henry had 178 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday’s win over Indianapolis.

METCALF, WILSON LEAD SEAHAWKS OVER EAGLES >> DK Metcalf caught 10 passes for 177 yards, Russell Wilson threw for 230 yards and a touchdown, and the visiting Seattle Seahawks beat the Eagles 23-17 on Monday night.

T he Seahawks (8- 3) moved one game ahead of the Rams in the NFC West. The Eagles (3-7-1) fell a half-game behind the Giants and Washington in the woeful NFC East.

Carson Wentz was 25 of 45 for 215 yards, two TDs and one interception.

Seattle’s defense entered the game allowing the most yards in the NFL and most yards passing but held Philadelphia’s inept offense to 250 yards.

BRONCOS QBS CLEARED FOR PRACTICE >> Denver Broncos starter Drew Lock and two other quarterbacks will be allowed to return to practice today after another negative test for COVID-19, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Lock, Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were forced to quarantine after they were ruled to have had close contact with quarterback Jeff Driskel, who tested positive for the virus last Thursday. As a result, the Broncos played Sunday against the New Orleans Saints — a 31- 3 loss — with practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton at quarterback.

All three quarantined quarterbacks were found to have had contact with Driskel while not wearing required masks.

The Broncos (4-7) are scheduled to play the Chiefs (10-1) in Kansas City on Sunday night. Lock is expected to start.

TEXANS’ FULLER, ROBY ANNOUNCE SIX-GAME SUSPENSIONS >> Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V and cornerback Bradley Roby have been suspended for six games for violating the league’s policy on performanceenhancing substances.