Baltimore Beatdown
The Baltimore Ravens walked out of Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns with a 23-16 victory on the back of a heroic defensive performance and a timely touchdown from tight end Mark Andrews. Here are the latest updates coming out of Week 11:
The Ravens appear to have come out of Sunday’s game without any significant injuries. Cornerback Keyon Martin had to stay overnight at a Cleveland hospital to be evaluated for a chest injury, but John Harbaugh said on Monday that tests “came out negative, in a good way.”
Martin’s status will be one to monitor this week. He has played well when called upon to replace Marlon Humphrey in the slot during both of the veteran’s injuries. He made two key tackles to close out last week’s win in Minnesota and looked even better on Sunday with his first career pass break-up and sack, both of which came on third down. The former was a diving stop against Jerry Jeudy at the goal line; the latter dropped Shedeur Sanders 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage to force a punt.
Harbaugh seemed optimistic about Humphrey’s availability for Week 11 on Monday, but, as always, Wednesday’s injury report will be far more indicative. Humphrey played with a cast on his hand in Week 10 and will likely have “some protection” when he returns to the field.
The Ravens did not provide updates on any other injured players. Outside linebacker Mike Green had a full workload despite his ankle injury and should be good moving forward. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman could return to practice this week, but he may not play until Thanksgiving due to the short week between Baltimore’s next two games. The team has not disclosed the nature of Justice Hill’s toe injury, but an update should come on Wednesday in one form or another.
Mark Andrews on his 35-yard rushing touchdown: “It was a great call. It’s called ‘Hurricane,’ and I think the guys just executed really well. Just trying to be versatile in that package, and it was a great play call. It felt great to get in the end zone.”
Kyle Hamilton on the defense’s performance: “We got thrown into some sticky situations, and we held them to a field goal on the muffed punt, and that’s what we’re called out there to do. It doesn’t matter the situation, doesn’t matter what the situation is in the game, if there’s a blade of grass to defend, we’re going to defend it.”
Hamilton on adjusting to Browns QB Shedeur Sanders: “We preach nameless, faceless opponents. I was confused when the crowd was going crazy, but then I saw Shedeur come in. There weren’t really too many adjustments; we’re playing our game, trying to get off the field and get turnovers, which guys did today.”
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