ExtremeRavens Posted September 26 Posted September 26 Sunday’s showdown between the Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium pits two teams with identical 1-2 records but at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to health. While the defending AFC champion Chiefs head into the critical showdown almost entirely injury free, Baltimore is in rougher shape. Already without defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) for a second straight game, the Ravens also ruled out veteran defensive tackle Broderick Washington (ankle) along with fullback Patrick Ricard (calf), who hasn’t practiced since mid-August. Without Madubuike and now Washington, that will mean an increase in snaps for veteran John Jenkins, who played 49% of the defensive snaps in Monday’s 38-30 loss to the Detroit Lions. “His reps will go up, for sure, and he’s ready,” coach John Harbaugh said of Jenkins. “He’s practiced really well, and he’s a decorated vet and a really good player. He’s done a great job, so we’re expecting a really good game from him.” On a more positive note for Baltimore, however, tight end Isaiah Likely, who has yet to play this season after undergoing foot surgery at the beginning of August, fully practiced Friday and is listed as questionable. “He’s practiced one week, but he looked really good, so is he ready to go in there, in this game, against those guys and play at the top, top level and help us win the game, or is somebody else more suited?” Harbaugh said when asked about Likely’s availability. “But, he could do it. He looks good to me. I think he looks good, and we’ll just have to see if it’s the best thing for us on Sunday, and we haven’t really decided that yet.” In last year’s game against Kansas City, Likely scored what was initially ruled a touchdown with no time remaining that would have given Baltimore a chance to tie or win the game before the call was overturned by replay with Likely’s toe coming down out of the back of the end zone. He had nine catches on 12 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in that game. Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who missed Monday’s game against the Lions with a hamstring injury, practiced for the first time this week, but was limited. Still, he is listed as questionable and has a chance to play Sunday. “It would mean a lot,” Harbaugh said when asked what it would mean to have Van Noy back after missing just one game. “We’ll just see where he is at and how he’s doing.” Pro Bowl Left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, returned in a limited capacity and was working on a side field during the open portion of practice Friday. He is also questionable. Joe Noteboom, who made 35 starts in seven seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, would likely step in if Stanley can’t play. “He is doing well,” Harbaugh said of Stanley. “He’s kind of in that day-to-day world right now, so we’ll see. He’s working hard to be there on Sunday.” Defensive tackle Travis Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable, but did practice in a limited capacity for a second straight day after not practicing Wednesday. More concerning, though, could be how long Madubuike will be out for. On Friday, Harbaugh did not provide a timeline. “He’s out for this game,” he said. “That’s as far as I can state with certainty at this point.” Meanwhile, Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (quad) is listed as doubtful, while reserve cornerback Kristian Fulton (ankle) and rookie defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte (elbow) are questionable. No one else has an injury designation for the game. Kansas City will also have speedy receiver Xavier Worthy back after a shoulder injury kept him sidelined the past two games. Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article Quote
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