M. Brown, Onwuasor, Stanley questionable for Ravens-Seahawks game

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens could again be without wide receiver Marquise Brown and inside linebacker Patrick Onwuasor after neither practiced all week in preparation for Sunday’s game at Seattle.
Officially listed as questionable, Brown and Onwuasor sat out the Week 6 win over Cincinnati and haven’t practiced since injuring their ankles against Pittsburgh on Oct. 6. Head coach John Harbaugh indicated at the start of the week they’d need to log some practice time to play against the Seahawks, but he seemingly changed his tune Friday in what may amount to little more than some gamesmanship. Under Harbaugh, injured players have rarely played in a game after missing the entire practice week.
“We don’t like to have that rule,” Harbaugh said, “so we’ll just leave that up in the air right now.”
After practicing Thursday and Friday, new Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters should see extensive action against Seattle, especially with reserve cornerbacks Maurice Canady (hamstring) and Anthony Averett (ankle) listed as questionable to play. Canady didn’t practice all week while Averett missed workouts on Thursday and Friday, leaving their availability in doubt.
Cornerback Jimmy Smith was listed as doubtful after practicing on a limited basis this week for the first time since injuring his right knee in the season opener. The veteran appears likely to make his return to action after next week’s bye.
With the Los Angeles Rams having played the Seahawks just two weeks ago, Peters had the advantage of already being familiar with Sunday’s opponent while trying to learn a new playbook this week.
“He looked good. He’s ready to go,” Harbaugh said. “As I said, he’s going to play. He’ll probably play a lot, so we’re looking forward to it. He looks good, and our coaches have done a good job of getting him up to speed. He’s done a really good job of studying and being up to speed.”
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (knee) was upgraded to full participation Friday and is expected to play on Sunday.
The Seahawks listed left tackle Duane Brown (biceps) and strong safety Bradley McDougald (back) as questionable despite neither practicing all week. Right guard D.J. Fluker (hamstring) could make his return to action after sitting out Seattle’s win at Cleveland last week.
The Weather.com Sunday forecast in Seattle calls for rain showers and temperatures reaching the mid-50s with winds five to 10 miles per hour and a 70-percent chance of precipitation.
Below is the final injury report for the week:
BALTIMORE
DOUBTFUL: CB Jimmy Smith (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Anthony Averett (ankle), WR Marquise Brown (ankle), CB Maurice Canady (thigh), LB Patrick Onwuasor (ankle), OT Ronnie Stanley (knee)
SEATTLE
OUT: TE Will Dissly (Achilles)
DOUBTFUL: S Lano Hill (elbow)
QUESTIONABLE: OT Duane Brown (biceps), S Bradley McDougald (back), DE Ziggy Ansah (ankle), G D.J. Fluker (hamstring), DE Quinton Jefferson (oblique)

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