[News] Who's Playing, Who's Not vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

[BR News]

Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are expected to return after practicing all week. Steve Smith Sr. is listed as questionable and so is Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

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[fusuymada]

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time :)

[RavenLunatic]

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time :)

I hear you. I, on the other hand, am not predicting any wins for the Ravens until they can actually win a game first. But I am hopeful based on the returning players and will be cheering from my couch with a cold IPA on Sunday.

[The Greek]

not having gilmore will hurt with blocking. he is the only good blocking te we have until boyle returns.

[FloridalovesRavens]

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time :)

Hopefully you'll be wrong. We will know around 4:30 Sunday.

[jravens1313]

It's pointless to ask Harbaugh about injuries. Just ask the players themselves.

[KidNme]

So the title and the article are saying the same thing....Who's playing and who's not???? It's questionable. Would love to see SSS and Stanley out there. Web could use another couple games rest though I think. :-)

[gammaman]

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time :)

I can't remember when an "easy victory for the Ravens" happened. Would you please update me? LOL

[SorryNotSorry]

Went from like 7 TE to what... 2? Proof you can never have too much depth.

[omar586]

i would put levine for webb, judon for dumervil.

[Militant X 1]

3 hours ago, fusuymada said:

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time

Here we go again....

[sami]

  3 hours ago, fusuymada said:

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time :)

I can't remember when an "easy victory for the Ravens" happened. Would you please update me? LOL

I think it was when Flacco threw 5 TDs in the first quarter ( almost the first quarter).

[TheRavengers]

Come on Darren Waller, now's a good time to impress us Ravens fans.

[usmccharles]

1 minute ago, sami said:

I think it was when Flacco threw 5 TDs in the first quarter ( almost the first quarter).

against Tampa

[CaliRavenFan]

12 minutes ago, sami said:

I think it was when Flacco threw 5 TDs in the first quarter ( almost the first quarter).

I like to forget about that game, it only pisses me off more when I watch him make some of the stupid mistakes he does knowing that he has the potential to be great.

[CaliRavenFan]

3 hours ago, fusuymada said:

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time

The only reason Ben plays this game is because they are not scared of our pass rush. If they had any doubt that he would take a beating and reinjure his knee they wouldnt even think about it. Either way we are going to see a lot of Bell all game long to take the pressure of either QB. Our boys have to be ready for the challenge of stopping him early and often or its going to be a very long game.

[balfan23]

3 minutes ago, CaliRavenFan said:

The only reason Ben plays this game is because they are not scared of our pass rush. If they had any doubt that he would take a beating and reinjure his knee they wouldnt even think about it. Either way we are going to see a lot of Bell all game long to take the pressure of either QB. Our boys have to be ready for the challenge of stopping him early and often or its going to be a very long game.

Unfortunately there may be some truth to that. I feel like we have to do anything and everything to generate a pass rush in this game, even if it puts us at some risk on the back end. We absolutely, positively must make Ben move or get hit to see what his mobility is. Time for the secondary to man up, literally, as we mix things up with different blitz packages.  

[bioLarzen]

"If Wright is out, Young, Jerraud Powers and Will Davis could see more snaps."

Will Davis no more.

[purpledown]

Big Ben will be there. I think some of his "injuries" are not as serious as they are made out to be.

[purpledown]

Gilmore hurt is thigh doing what? Certainly not playing football!

[January J]

4 hours ago, gammaman said:

I can't remember when an "easy victory for the Ravens" happened. Would you please update me? LOL

Probably the 2014 wildcard game if I'm not mistaken. Well, the last time we won by more than 1 score anyway. Guess who that was against?

1 hour ago, purpledown said:

Gilmore hurt is thigh doing what? Certainly not playing football!

Was wondering the same thing- must have happened in practice BC he was fine before the bye.

[crazyboutravens]

Thigh is the new injury for the Ravens. These articles about who is playing are bad info for the most part. The Ravens lie about injuries more than any other team. When are we going to put Doom on IR. We could put a player who could
actually play in his spot. Does not matter what position.

[Saxxin]

Come on Darren Waller, now's a good time to impress us Ravens fans.

Waller is fast. With the O-line back Joe will have time to use that. Same with Wallace and maybe Perriman if he can learn to get separation.

[thecommish]

Gilmore hurt is thigh doing what? Certainly not playing football!

KC also.... man KC is seriously disappointing so far. Hope he proves me wrong but I feel like we have seen this movie before also!

[thecommish]

  5 hours ago, TheRavengers said:

Come on Darren Waller, now's a good time to impress us Ravens fans.

Waller is fast. With the O-line back Joe will have time to use that. Same with Wallace and maybe Perriman if he can learn to get separation.

Looking forward to seeing Waller light the sqeelers up! He is a mistmatch and their defense is vulnerable to TE's

[gr2522]

I certainly hope our QB actually shows up and plays as opposed to all the previous games this season.

[sizzlingdoom]

I certainly hope our QB actually shows up and plays as opposed to all the previous games this season.

agreed. That would be helpful

[sizzlingdoom]

"If Wright is out, Young, Jerraud Powers and Will Davis could see more snaps."

Will Davis no more.

I hope Wright is out

[sizzlingdoom]

I am still sticking with if Ben plays it will be tough to win but with Ben out I think it will be an easy victory for the Ravens. I know many don't agree quoting this stat and that but stats can be manipulated and its how I feel and although others disagree, I am sticking to my guns and Monday we will know if I was right or not. I can accept being wrong, it won't be the first time :)

Honestly I think we win unless Ben looks 90% or healthier. Which I have a hard time thinking he will be. Not only will his mobility be limited, but I'd be shocked if he accuracy isn't off, esp on short and intermediate throws. I expect our O to put up a solid 27 points as well. No SSS and Gilmore might hurt though. We need Smitty. Can't imagine our team without him the past few years. He's so crucial to our team. Also my favorite athlete of all time

[thegooddoc456]

  7 hours ago, CaliRavenFan said:

The only reason Ben plays this game is because they are not scared of our pass rush. If they had any doubt that he would take a beating and reinjure his knee they wouldnt even think about it. Either way we are going to see a lot of Bell all game long to take the pressure of either QB. Our boys have to be ready for the challenge of stopping him early and often or its going to be a very long game.

Unfortunately there may be some truth to that. I feel like we have to do anything and everything to generate a pass rush in this game, even if it puts us at some risk on the back end. We absolutely, positively must make Ben move or get hit to see what his mobility is. Time for the secondary to man up, literally, as we mix things up with different blitz packages.  

Most unfortunately, Pees only knows one way to call defense...sit back and react. When he dials up his vanilla blitzes, it can be seen coming from a mile away and there's no element of surprise to it. Heck, good defenses only have to create the illusion of a blitz, end up rushing 3 players from unexpected spots and get pressure home, as O-linemen block air...it's all about motion and keeping the offense guessing and flustered. With Pees defense, there's so little motion, no stunts, and everyone wonders why our interior D-linemen are easily blocked...the whole thing is quite amateurish to look at. MAJOR ISSUE: The D-line needs to space out more on passing downs, that tight formation might be good against the run, but leaves very little space for maneuvering if you're trying to get to the QB...you're gonna have to win with a bull rush to get to the QB in that tight formation, which is not gonna happen a lot in the NFL.