Avast, me hearties! Lamar Jackson be claimin' the Ravens be havin' 'no excuses' despite losin' four scallywags to injury! Arr!
2023-09-15
Arrr, the Baltimore Ravens be aimin' to sail to a 2-0 victory this fine weekend. Yet alas, they'll be fightin' with fewer hands on deck, as some key swashbucklers be plagued by injuries.
The Baltimore Ravens, a team known for its success in recent years, faced some challenges after Week 1 of the NFL season. Despite a convincing victory over the Houston Texans, several players suffered injuries, leaving the team short-handed for their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Cornerback Marlon Humphrey, center Tyler Linderbaum, tackle Ronnie Stanley, and safety Marcus Williams will all be sidelined for the game. Additionally, star tight end Mark Andrews, who missed last week's game, is listed as questionable with a quad injury. These injuries have significantly impacted the Ravens' roster early in the season.
However, quarterback Lamar Jackson, the focal point of a lengthy contract negotiation in the offseason, refuses to make excuses and remains confident in his team's abilities. He believes that they have capable players who will step up and perform in the absence of their injured teammates.
On the other side, the Cincinnati Bengals are also dealing with their own injury concerns, with running back Chris Evans, defensive end Joseph Ossai, and linebacker Markus Bailey listed as questionable for the game.
It is uncertain whether the Ravens will seek to add a veteran running back to replace J.K. Dobbins, who will miss the entire season due to an Achilles tear. This decision will greatly impact their offensive strategy moving forward.
Despite the challenges, both teams are determined to overcome their injuries and secure a victory in this AFC North matchup. The Ravens and Bengals will face off on Sunday, and fans eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated game.