Today at 1:00 p.m. ET in Baltimore the Ravens (4-2) will host the struggling Atlanta Falcons (2-4) in a Week 7 matchup on Fox. Live stream the game by clicking this link; Ravens fans can tune in to the radio broadcast on 1090 WBAL, while Falcons fans may do likewise on 790 The Zone.
The Ravens thrashed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday in a game where quarterback Joe Flacco exploded for five first half touchdown passes. Head coach John Harbaugh said that Baltimore's performance showed their true colors.
"You're going to find out this is a very good football team," Harbaugh said. "And to play the way we did in a game that's kind of a business game, a game we need to win to do the things we want to do, it speaks a lot to who we are as a football team."
Against Atlanta though, they may have a bit more trouble. They'll enter play ranked second in the NFL in rush defense per FootballOutsiders.com, but rank near the middle of the pack against the pass. Atlanta is a pass heavy team, and despite running a banged-up offensive line out there are a Top 10 passing offense.
Harbaugh admitted he's wary of the Falcons despite their unimpressive record. "Atlanta's good. They're going to be on turf, so they're going to be fast," Harbaugh said.
"They've got big, fast receivers. They've got fast running backs, and they got a quarterback that drives the whole thing. That's an explosive football team, and we've got to be ready for them."
The key will be holding down wide receiver Julio Jones, who had his worst game of the season last week. Even at his worst he's productive though, with four catches and 68 yards on 12 targets.
Falcons Injury Report
Harry Douglas
WR
Foot
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Jonathan Babineaux
DE
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Justin Blalock
G
Back
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Devin Hester
WR
Hamstring
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Quintorris Jones
WR
Ankle
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Prince Shembo
LB
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Stephen Stupar
LB
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Ravens Injury Report
| Eugene Monroe | T | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Kelechi Osemele | G | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Christo Bilukidi | DT | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Christopher Canty | DE | Wrist | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Kamar Aiken | WR | Concussion | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Marlon Brown | WR | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Owen Daniels | TE | Not Injury Related | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Timothy Jernigan | DT | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Daryl Smith | LB | Not Injury Related | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
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