The Ravens shall be with out cornerback Marlon Humphrey for a second straight recreation.
The former All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl choice is inactive for Sunday night time’s recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. He hasn’t performed since struggling a calf damage Nov. 12 in opposition to the Cleveland Browns.
That will doubtlessly put a pressure on Baltimore’s protection, with the Chargers averaging 25.9 factors per recreation (eighth-most within the NFL) and 248.6 yards per recreation passing (ninth). In 10 video games this season, quarterback Justin Herbert has thrown for two,609 yards, 19 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
The Ravens’ offense, nonetheless, may have its full complement of broad receivers with Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers each energetic. They have been questionable with shoulder and hip accidents, respectively, and Beckham mentioned Friday he could be a “game-time decision.”
Having each ought to assist considerably ease the lack of tight finish Mark Andrews, who suffered a probable season-ending ankle damage within the Ravens’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals 10 days in the past. The Chargers’ go protection can also be one of many worst within the NFL, rating twenty sixth by defense-adjusted worth over common (DVOA).
Meanwhile, Ravens linebackers Malik Harrison (groin) and Trenton Simpson (concussion), middle Sam Mustipher, guard Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and quarterback Josh Johnson (emergency quarterback) are all inactive.
For the Chargers, tight finish Nick Vannett (concussion), broad receiver Simi Fehoko, security A.J. Finley, working again Elijah Dotson, offensive lineman Zack Bailey and defensive lineman Scott Matlock are inactive.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com