Considering the struggles of the offensive line and the absence of left guard Ben Grubbs since that high-water performance against the Steelers, the Ravens may be catching Pittsburgh at the right time — even with having to play at Heinz Field. Pass protection has been a concern, especially since the bye week as the Ravens have struggled to protect quarterback Joe Flacco in games against Houston, Jacksonville, and Arizona.
Regardless of who’s available for the Steelers on Sunday night, the Ravens are expecting a performance more in line with their Week 1 showing against their bitter enemies rather than the pass-protecting struggles of the last few weeks.
“They’ll be ready to play against Pittsburgh, and we’ll be the best offensive line we can be,” coach John Harbaugh said. “They’re capable of playing winning football against Pittsburgh. That’s the only thing you need to assess as a coach. You look at where you can get better, and how specifically, and you try and work on all those things, and you build on the good things.”
Pittsburgh playing coy with injured linebackers for Ravens game?
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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