Two key starters on offense were listed as not participating in Wednesday’s walk-through practice, and several other key contributors were limited as the Ravens prepare for pivotal game against Miami.
As the Ravens roll to a potential No. 1 seed in the AFC, they have left in their wake a staggering toll of quarterback injuries. “We talk with our pads,” Ravens defenders like to say.
The Ravens’ previous record for single-game viewership came in September 2013, when Baltimore opened its Super Bowl defense against the Denver Broncos with a 49-27 loss in Denver.
The smoke-and-mirrors act of this year’s Ravens defense has been led by coordinator Mike Macdonald. Can Baltimore hold onto him as the NFL head coaching carousel starts spinning?
Hamilton had two interceptions before leaving the game in the fourth quarter. “It doesn’t look bad for anybody,” coach John Harbaugh said after the game.
The Dolphins, who visit the Ravens next week, have a 27% chance of clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, according to The New York Times playoff simulator. Only the Ravens (11-3) have a higher one, at 57%.
A new round of stadium construction is underway for professional sports teams across the U.S., and taxpayers will be helping to pay the multibillion-dollar tab.
The Ravens’ single-game record for the regular season is believed to be 25.1 million viewers, set in September 2013, when the team opened its Super Bowl defense with a prime-time loss to the Denver Broncos.
The MVP debate between the Ravens and 49ers quarterbacks has many quaint facets, but Jackson's ability to be an offense unto himself should give him a leg up.