Steelers RB James Conner (quad) will not play Sunday against the Ravens.

Conner did not practice all week and his chances were slim to none to actually suit up. The Steelers will go into their make-or-break game Sunday with Jaylen Samuels, Kerrith Whyte, Trey Edmunds and Benny Snell in the mix. Maurkice Pouncey also will not play with a knee injury.

Steelers RB James Conner (quadricep) missed another day of practice on Thursday.

Chances are looking slim that Conner will be on the field for the Steelers' do-or-die game against the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens. That would put Jaylen Samuels and Benny Snell back in the mix along with Kerrith Whyte and Trey Edmunds. The Steelers will also be without center Maurkice Pouncey, who was ruled out Tuesday with a knee injury. Not the shape the team wants to be in in a must-win situation.

Mike Tomlin on Steelers who are out/likely to miss Sunday. Maurkice Pouncey, James Conner ("availability very much in question").

Related players: Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels

The Steelers are still alive for a playoff berth but also need some help. First they must win against a Ravens team that's resting most of the starters. Pittsburgh also needs the Titans to lose. Snell and Samuels will take over in the backfield if Conner can't go.

QB Mason Rudolph (left shoulder) was being evaluated after the game.

RB James Conner (quad) was knocked out in the first half.

Related players: Benny Snell, Devlin Hodges, Jaylen Samuels

HC Mike Tomlin didn't offer any other specifics about the injuries. But the reporter added Rudolph was in clear pain, wincing with every step as he walked and moved gingerly in the locker room. Heading into Week 17 it looks like Hodges could be back at QB with Snell and Samuels getting the work at RB.