The number one thing that pops into your head when you see the Baltimore Ravens playing the Atlanta Falcons is the starting quarterbacks on each respective team and their similarities.Joe FlaccoandMatt Ryanwere both drafted in the first round of the 2008 draft and their numbers have been largely identical throughout their careers. Flacco however, has had more success in the playoffs, winning eight more postseason games than Ryan.
That should be something to look out for in this Week 7 match up. It will be only the second time that these two quarterbacks have gone head-to-head in their careers, and it will be the first time in Baltimore.
Another factor that will play into this game is the list of injuries. These always play a big role and will continue to do so this coming week. So let’s take a look at some of the injuries with potential impact upon this game:
DOUBTFUL: LTEugene Monroe(knee), LGKelechi Osemele(knee)
Both of these players missed last week’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and they will likely miss this week’s game as well. This will leave the entire left side of the offensive line to back-up players.
James HurstandJohn Urschelwill be those two replacements. They performed very well last week against the Bucs, allowing the running game to rush for over 150 yards and leadingJoe Flaccoto a career-game in which he threw five touchdown passes.
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While the extent of Osemele’s injury is unknown, you should only expect Monroe to miss another three weeks at the most.
PROBABLE: DTTimmy Jernigan, WRMarlon Brown(pelvis), WRKamar Aiken(concussion)
Marlon Brownmissed last week’s competition with Tampa Bay but will likely return this week. His absence opened up the door for rookie Michael Campanaro, who caught his first career touchdown reception.
The Ravens could get a huge boost on the defensive line if rookie defensive tackleTimmy Jerniganis able to return this week, which it appears that he will.
The second-round pick did not miss a day of practice this week and participated in drills for the first time since Week 2. He is listed as probable and should be good to go for Sunday’s game.
OUT: DTChris Canty(wrist infection), DTChristo Bilukidi(ankle)
The Ravens have ruled out two big defensive lineman for Week 7. They both missed the entire week of practice.
With the absence of these two players, Jernigan’s return would be even larger for the Baltimore Ravens.DeAngelo TysonandPernell McPheewould still be relied upon heavily even if Jernigan was to participate in this game, but not nearly as much as if he was not available.
Douglas OUT for Falcons, four other players on injury report
Veteran wide receiverHarry Douglashas been ruled out by the Falcons with a foot injury.
The four other players on the injury report are all probable. Those players are as follows:Julio Jones(ankle),Devin Hester(hamstring), Price Shembo (knee), andJonathan Babineaux.
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