Ravens vs. Chargers inactives: Week 12 injury report for MNF [Updated]
By Jack Posey
Jim and John Harbaugh are set to face off against each other tonight for the first time since 2013 when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. This time Jim will lead another west-coast-based team, the Los Angeles Chargers, in an effort to beat his brother.
Since Jim has taken over the head coaching duties from Brandon Staley, the Chargers have completely reinvented themselves. In the off-season, they parted ways with two talented receivers, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Harbaugh hired Greg Roman to call the offense, making it clear he was here to play smash-mouth football, just like he did at Michigan.
This new run-first identity has worked for the Chargers with former Raven J.K. Dobbins rushing for 726 yards and eight touchdowns. The Chargers are 7-3 and one place behind the 10-win Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West.
The Ravens play their own brand of smash-mouth football, one unlike any other. They can run through you with Derrick Henry or run around you with Lamar Jackson. They also have a passing offense the league has never seen from the Ravens. Unfortunately, the defense has struggled in the first year under Zach Orr after dominating under Mike MacDonald.
Los Angeles Chargers' inactives
Player | Position | Injury | Week 12 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
DJ Chark | WR | N/A | Out |
Kimani Vidal | RB | N/A | Out |
Cam Hart | CB | Concussion/Ankle | Out |
Brendan Jaimes | OL | N/A | Out |
Jordan McFadden | OL | N/A | Out |
Denzel Perryman | LB | Groin | Out |
Easton Stick | QB | Emergency 3rd QB | Out |
Update: The big news for the Chargers is that rookie receiver Ladd McConkey, who was listed as questionable, will play on Monday night. LAs's passing game has been reliant on the Georgia product in the passing game. He'll certainly play a big role in the Harbaugh Bowl. Having said that, being without cornerback Cam Hart could be interesting as Jesse Minter's defense tries to stop Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense.
Original Post: Denzel Perryman and Hayden Hurst are already ruled out for Monday night's game. It will be a big blow if Khalil Mack is not able to go and provide pressure off the edge against a poor Ravens' offensive line. It will also be big if rookie Ladd McConkey cannot go, as he has looked like Justin Herbert's go-to guy at times.
Baltimore Ravens' inactives
Player | Position | Injury | Week 12 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Roquan Smith | LB | Hamstring | Out |
Rahseen Ali | RB | N/A | Out |
Sanoussi Kane | S | Ankle | Out |
Nick Samac | C | N/A | Out |
Arthur Maulet | CB | Calf | Out |
David Ojabo | OLB | N/A | Out |
Update: Roquan Smith will miss the Monday night affair, his first game sidelined since coming to Baltimore. That's a huge blow for the Ravens defense, especially when considering the Chargers offense and their reliance on the run game, which Smith would be a huge part in stopping. Tyler Linderbaum, who was on the injury report as questionable, will be able to go, however.
Original Post: Arthur Maulet and Sanoussi Kane are already ruled out for this game. It would make a world of difference for the Ravens if Roquan Smith could not go for the Ravens. Not just because of his ability, but also because he wears the green dot for the defense (calls the plays). If he cannot play, that duty will fall on someone else. Kyle Hamilton wore it when Smith exited last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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