The 8-4 Baltimore Ravens host the 9-2 Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon for an exciting game between two teams in playoff contention. For Sunday’s game, the Ravens’ rushing defense must contain the Eagles’ elite rushing attack led by Saquon Barkley, the leading rusher through the first 12 weeks. For the defense to contain Barkley, they need all hands on deck, including their elite green dot wearer.
The Baltimore Ravens elite MLB is battling an injury
Roquan Smith suffered a hamstring injury early in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. Smith did not participate during last week’s practice and carried a questionable diagnosis for Monday Night Football. After an extensive workout before kickoff and wanting to play last Monday night, the Ravens officially ruled him out in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Is he trending towards playing?
Roquan Smith (hamstring) participated in Wednesday and Thursday’s practice as a limited participant and upgraded to a full participant on Friday. Smith didn’t carry an injury diagnosis on Friday’s final injury report, which is a good sign for his availability. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the expectation is for the elite All-Pro middle linebacker to return and play against the red-hot Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Ravens LB Roquan Smith is expected back Sunday against the Eagles after missing Monday night’s game due to a hamstring injury. But Smith nearly played Monday night when the Ravens weren’t expecting it. Smith tested his hamstring pregame and wanted to play, but the team thought it…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2024
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Can the 2nd-ranked rushing defense contain the 2nd-ranked rushing offense?
