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- Marc Trestman says Mallett is ready to start if needed. The Ravens see Jacoby Jones again, this time with Steelers.
- For Za'Darius Smith, a fourth-round NFL draft pick this year out of Kentucky, it will be his second opportunity to build on a strong performance. In the weeks that followed his big game against the Steelers, when he sacked quarterback Mike Vick on back-to-back plays, Smith's impact waned.
- Hey Cole Beasley, you're going to be in high demand in fantasy football this week. You, too, Donte Moncrief.
- After loss to Houston Texans, the Baltimore Ravens now need some help to the make the playoffs.
- Ravens running back Ray Rice, wide receiver Torrey Smith and center Gino Gradkowski are all practicing today.
- The Ravens didn't practice on Christmas, but issued an estimated injury report based on trainers' evaluation of players' statuses.
- Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down gravy and slack off at the start of your workday.
- The Cleveland Browns haven't significantly altered their philosophies since they traveled to M&T Bank Stadium in Week 4, but they are executing much more efficiently
- Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.
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- Lardarius Webb and Brendon Ayanbadejo are probable