Baltimore Ravens Highest and Lowest Rated Players Week Sixteen
By Brett Foote
Dec 21, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Ravens 25-13. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Lowest Rated Offensive Players: Joe Flacco (-10.1), James Hurst (-7.6), Eugene Monroe (-4.2), Rick Wagner (-3.3), Justin Forsett (-2.7)
Sunday’s performance was one of the worst of Joe Flacco’s career, and it was also one of the worst quarterback performances of the season. It wasn’t all Flacco’s fault, of course, as he battled dropped passes and was under constant pressure. He was hit ten times and looked hurt, even though he denied being injured after the game.
Hurst came in following Monroe’s departure and played even worse than the nominal starter, giving up 3 QB hits and 3 hurries along with picking up a penalty. Monroe gave up a sack and 3 hurries of his own before leaving the game with an injured foot/ankle. Wagner was taken to the shed by his former Badger teammate, J.J. Watt before leaving with an injury of his own.
Forsett has struggled for the last three weeks, ever since missing practice time with any injury. You have to believe that he is still fighting through it, and he conceded a few carries to Fitzgerald Toussaint this week. Forsett could really use some time off, but he won’t get it now as the Ravens are fighting for their playoff lives.
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