The Baltimore Ravens are facing a significant hurdle heading into the postseason as several key players been sidelined with injuries sustained in NFL Week 18.
NFL Week 18 Defense Player Injuries:
- LB Malik Harrison: The hard-hitting linebacker suffered a groin injury and is expected to miss significant time, leaving a major hole in the Ravensโ run defense.
- CB Marlon Humphrey: The Pro Bowl cornerback pulled a calf muscle and his status for the playoffs is uncertain. His absence would be a major blow to the secondary, tasked with stopping some of the leagueโs top wide receivers.
- S Daryl Worley: The veteran safety is dealing with both an ankle and shoulder injury, further depleting the Ravensโ already thin defensive backfield.
G Kevin Zeitler Injury Report:
- G Kevin Zeitler: The anchor of the offensive line is battling injuries to both his knee and quadricep, potentially jeopardizing the protection for quarterback Tyler Huntley in the playoffs.
NFL Week 18 Lamar Jackson sits out:
Adding to the uncertainty, star quarterback Lamar Jackson sat out Week 18 due to a coachโs decision to rest him for the playoffs. However, with the offensive line now banged up, the Ravensโ hopes for a deep playoff run could hinge on Huntleyโs ability to step up and fill Jacksonโs shoes.
Head coach John Harbaugh remains optimistic about his teamโs chances, stating, โWeโve faced adversity all season, and this is just another challenge we have to overcome. We have a lot of depth on this roster, and I trust our guys to step up and make plays when it matters most.โ
The Ravens will need to overcome these injuries and find replacements within their roster if they want to make a serious run in the playoffs. The impact of these absences will be closely watched as the NFL postseason kicks off next weekend.
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