PLAYERS:
Haloti Ngata,
Ray Lewis,
Terrell Suggs,
Anquan Boldin,
Bernard Pollard,
John Harbaugh,
Dannell Ellerbe
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts
It looks as though the Ravens are going to proceed with playing their starters this week against the Bengals. With the exception of Haloti Ngata and Marshal Yanda added to the injury list, the Ravens seem to be recovering nicely. Analysts had expressed concern about losing momentum heading into the playoffs and that is the last thing anyone wants. Ray Lewis has already been ruled out for Sunday's game and Terrell Suggs most likely won't play because of the biceps tear. After suffering what was labeled a 'shoulder bruise' on Sunday against the Giants, Anquan Boldin was limited in practice on Wednesday. For the first time in three weeks Bernard Pollard practiced fully. He had been hindered by a chest injury that had kept him out of two straight games. Head Coach John Harbaugh had this to say about Pollard's return. "It was great. Bernard went through the full practice, so he was a full participant in practice. That was great to see. Obviously going forward, he...
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