Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson thinks he has a legit shot to play against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Pittsburgh's defense has faded in the absence of key role players, some of whom might remain out against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.

Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers ' official site reports.

Starting cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi have been scratched from the Pittsburgh Steelers lineup for their Week 16 game against the Baltimore Ravens, making five regulars to miss the game with injury.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers could get five players back against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Safety DeShon Elliott, wide receiver George Pickens, cornerback Donte Jackson, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi, and quarterback Justin Fields all have a ‘real shot’ to play against the Chiefs, head coach Mike Tomlin said.

PHILADELPHIA — Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback Donte Jackson and change-of-pace quarterback Justin Fields left Sunday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles because of injury and did not return. After the game,

The Steelers entered Saturday’s game missing three defensive starters (safety DeShon Elliott, cornerback Donte Jackson and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi). Early in the game, they lost another when cornerback Joey Porter Jr. went down with an ankle injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) was limited at Monday’s practice, the first session for the club heading into Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers, who already own a playoff spot, are setting their sights on clinching the AFC North against their bitter rivals in Baltimore. The Ravens want no part of