Ravens Pro Bowl Players, Playoff Scenario Down to One
By Brett Foote
Oct 19, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) congratulates linebacker Elvis Dumervil (58) after making a sack in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Welcome to the Daily Caw, where we round up all the latest Ravens news and notes from around the web. Today we analyze the Ravens Pro Bowl player selections, break down the one remaining playoff scenario, another player heads to injured reserve, and slow offensive starts are costing the team wins.
After the Bengals upset the Broncos on Monday Night Football, the Ravens only have one remaining road to get in the playoffs. They must beat the Cleveland Browns Sunday, and the Chargers must lose to the Chiefs. The Chiefs are currently favored over the Chargers by 3 1/2 points.
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Marshal Yanda is Ready to Move if Needed
Yanda, the top rated guard in the NFL this season by Pro Football Focus, swung over to right tackle after Rick Wagner left last week’s game with an injury. Now that Wagner has been placed on injured reserve, Yanda is preparing to play whatever position the team needs him to play.
Slow Offensive Starts Costing Ravens
For three straight weeks the Ravens have had very slow starts offensively, and it finally cost them a win against Houston this past weekend. For a team that ranks in the top ten of most offensive categories this season, it’s a troubling and puzzling trend.
Ravens Pro Bowl Players announced
Three Ravens players – Elvis Dumervil, C.J. Mosley, and Marshal Yanda – were named to the Pro Bowl, which is the fewest number of players the team has sent since 2005. Notable snubs include Justin Forsett, Sam Koch, and Terrell Suggs.