Today at 1:00 p.m. the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens (3-2) will host the Green Bay Packers (2-2) and enter today's tilt as three-point underdogs to Aaron Rodgers and co. Live stream the heavyweight clash here; Packers fans can listen to the game on 620 WTMJ, while Ravens fans can listen to the action on WBAL 1090.
The Green Bay Packers suffered a huge loss last week when their best defensive player, linebacker Clay Matthews, broke his thumb against the Lions. He will be out a minimum of four weeks, and likely longer.
"I mean, Clay Matthews is our best player on defense. But this is pro football," head coach Mike McCarthy said. "We've been down this road before. It's an excellent opportunity for others to step up and make plays."
In his stead, Green Bay will look to Nick Perry to pick up the slack, as well as converted defensive end Mike Neal. "I think Mike Neal has made really good strides. I think you saw him play his best game (Sunday). I think you saw Nick Perry play his best game," said defensive coordinator Dom Capers. "We need for Mike Neal and Nick Perry to be ready to play next week the way they played this week. Because they played their best football this week."
The Ravens won impressively last week as well, pounding the Miami Dolphins in a physical victory. Without Matthews suiting up, Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco might have more time to find Torrey Smith, the AFC's leader in receiving yards.
They also have Terrell Suggs, one of the league's most vicious pass rushers, terrorizing opposing passers this year while assuming Ray Lewis' leadership role on the defense. "I don't want to just be known as a pass rusher. I want to be known as a defender that can do more than just one thing," Suggs said. "I don't want to just have a lot of sacks. I like to fill up the stat sheet."
Packers Injury Report:
|
CB |
Hamstring |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
LB |
Ankle |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
|
G |
Foot |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
|
LB |
Hamstring |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
|
|
LB |
Hip |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Probable |
|
|
|
LB |
Thumb |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
|
DT |
Hand |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
|
RB |
Knee |
Out (Definitely Will Not Play) |
Out |
|
|
CB |
Hamstring |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Out |
Ravens Injury Report:
|
LB |
Shoulder |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
DT |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Doubtful |
|
|
G |
Back |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
CB |
Thigh |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
WR |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
S |
Back |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
DT |
Hip |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
RB |
-- |
Limited Participation in Practice |
-- |
|
|
WR |
Thigh |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
C |
Foot |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
RB |
Thigh |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
WR |
Thigh |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
|
DE |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
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