The Ravens should have their entire 53-man roster available for Saturday’s divisional-round showdown with Buffalo.
After being listed as a non-participant for each of the previous two days, cornerback Marcus Peters (back) and outside linebacker Matthew Judon (illness) returned to practice on Thursday. Peters was listed as limited while Judon — who tested positive for COVID-19 in late November — was a full participant and wasn’t even included on the final game status injury report, an indication that his illness isn’t a concern.
Peters was officially designated as questionable to play against the Bills, but head coach John Harbaugh said he would “anticipate” him being available. The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback figures to play a key role in trying to slow Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen and the NFL’s third-ranked passing attack as Baltimore aims to advanced to the AFC Championship game for the first time in eight years.
Right tackle D.J. Fluker (knee) was also listed as questionable after being limited in practices all week. Rookie Tyre Phillips started at right tackle in last Sunday’s wild-card win at Tennessee, but the two rotated with Fluker playing 26 of 65 offensive snaps.
For Buffalo, backup defensive end Darryl Johnson was the only player listed on the injury report as he’s questionable with a knee issue after sitting out the entire practice week.
The forecast for Saturday night’s game in Orchard Park continues to be a big topic of discussion. As of Thursday evening, Weather.com was forecasting temperatures in the low 30s and the possibility of one to three inches of snow. Those familiar with western New York know how unpredictable lake-effect snow can be, which could create an interesting environment for the clash between arguably the two hottest teams in the NFL entering the playoffs.
“Whatever we get, we’re going to go play in,” Harbaugh said. “Both sides, the weather is not going to be a factor, I don’t believe. It’s going to be whoever plays the best football in the weather. I don’t think they’re expecting any kind of blizzard or anything crazy, so it should be fine.”
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Below is the final game status injury report for the AFC divisional round:
BALTIMORE
QUESTIONABLE: OT D.J. Fluker (knee), CB Marcus Peters (back)
BUFFALO
QUESTIONABLE: DE Darryl Johnson (knee)
