Steelers without 4 starters vs. Ravens, including CB Donte Jackson

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BALTIMORE — The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to win the AFC North Division title with a win over the Baltimore Ravens, but will have to do so without four starters.

Wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), strong safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring), cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) are inactive for Saturday’s game, which starts at 4:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium.

It marks the third straight game the Steelers will play without Pickens, who leads the team in targets (90), receptions (55) and receiving yards (850) this season.

Elliott and Ogunjobi will miss their second straight game. Jackson was injured Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers will also be without Justin Fields (abdominal), elevating Kyle Allen to backup quarterback and leaving them without an emergency quarterback.

Jackson’s absence will provide an opportunity for second-year cornerback Cory Trice Jr., who was activated off injured reserve two weeks ago but hasn’t played since Week 3.

The Ravens will also be without a starting wide receiver in Nelson Agholor (concussion). Also inactive for Baltimore are cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, free safety Marcus Williams, running back Keaton Mitchell, outside linebacker Adisa Isaac and center Nick Samac.

Kevin Gorman is a TribLive reporter covering the Pirates. A Baldwin native and Penn State graduate, joined the Trib in 1999 and has covered high school sports, Pitt football and basketball and was a sports columnist for 10 years. He can be reached at [email protected].