This year’s version of the NFL playoffs start with two teams on the downslide, but the winner has a legitimate shot to make a quick turnaround and at least reach the AFC Championship Game.

Update: A.J. Green has been ruled officially out for today's game against the Ravens. Ray Lewis has also been ruled out.

A.J. Green has been a fantasy stud all season, but he's listed as doubtful for today's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Not only does he have a hyperextended knee, but he also has a deep bone bruise to go along with it.

Oh, and did we mention that the Bengals and Green are going up against the Baltimore Ravens monster defense?

Rashard Mendenhall and the Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a quiet start this season. And things could be even more difficult this Sunday with Mendenhall nursing an injured hamstring, suffered in last week’s defeat to Houston.

The Steelers have yet to rule out Mendenhall for Sunday’s game against the Titans, but he did not practice on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is off to a slow start this year and suffered another setback with a hamstring injury in Sunday’s loss to Houston. Mendenhall’s status for this week’s game against Tennessee is uncertain and no update was provided after the game.

Before exiting the game, Mendenhall rushed for 25 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with a rash of injuries, but none bigger than the one to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The veteran quarterback left Reliant Stadium on crutches, but a MRI on Monday revealed only a sprain, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans is uncertain.