Today at 1:00 p.m. ET the Baltimore Ravens (3-2) will head to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers (1-4) at Raymond James Stadium on CBS. Live stream the game by clicking this link; Ravens fans can listen to the radio broadcast on 1090 WBAL, while Buccaneers fans may do likewise on 98.7 The Fan.
The Bucs took perhaps the toughest loss of the week last Sunday when they dropped an overtime game to the New Orleans Saints in their house. The Bucs were double-digit underdogs, yet found themselves in prime position to steal an unexpected road win. Instead, they collapsed and coughed up an 11-point fourth quarter lead.
Despite a game effort against a heavily favored home team, Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon was in no mood for moral victories.
"We are not where we want to be and our record says that," Glennon said. "Maybe we are getting better, but better isn't good enough if you aren't winning. We need to keep working and to keep staying together, and I am sure those wins will come."
Glennon should be pleased with his play thus far in 2014 however, in spite of Tampa Bay's poor record. He has five touchdown passes against just two interceptions, and racked up 672 yards in three games (two starts). This week the Bucs are up against the NFL's fifth-best run defense, which means Glennon will be relied upon.
The Ravens, meanwhile, are trying to figure out a way to improve their running game. Since losing Ray Rice for off-field reasons, they've relied on a three-headed backfield that has been middle-of-the-pack in the ground game. Head coach John Harbaugh wants to be the best rushing team in the league.
"I want us to be averaging right around 5 yards, or close to 4.5-5 yards a carry," Harbaugh said. "Five yards a carry would pretty much lead the league. Let's be between 4 and 5 yards a carry -- closer to 5 if we can, because we're running it that well. To do that, we have to rip off some long runs, and let's be good with three different guys. That's what we need to do."
Ravens Injury Report
Marlon Brown
WR
Pelvis
Limited Participation in Practice
Doubtful
Christopher Canty
DE
Wrist
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Timothy Jernigan
DT
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Eugene Monroe
T
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Out
Matt Elam
S
Shoulder
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Daryl Smith
LB
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Jeremy Zuttah
C
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Kelechi Osemele
G
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Questionable
Buccaneers Injury Report
| Joshua McCown | QB | right Thumb | Did Not Participate In Practice | Doubtful |
| Jonathan Casillas | LB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Dashon Goldson | S | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Mason Foster | LB | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Evan Dietrich-Smith | C | Illness | Did Not Participate In Practice | Questionable |
| Johnthan Banks | CB | Neck | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Larry English | DE | Hamstring | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Mike Evans | WR | Groin | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Vincent Jackson | WR | Rib | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
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