After weeks of speculation, confirmations, and changing injury designations, the Baltimore Ravens are finally getting their superstar quarterback and two-time MVP, Lamar Jackson, back on the field. For a team sitting at 2-5 with Super Bowl aspirations, his return could not come at a better time.
However, standing in their path is a Miami Dolphins team that has nothing to lose and is coming off its second victory of the season in Week 8. With two teams that started with high hopes but have delivered low performance facing off, who will be available, and who is on the inactive list?
Who Is In and Who Is Out for the Dolphins vs. Ravens Matchup?
Miami Dolphins Inactives
- TE Julian Hill
- RB Jaylen Wright
- QB Quinn Ewers
- S Ashtyn Davis
- CB JuJu Brents
- S Jordan Colbert
- DT Zeek Biggers
Baltimore Ravens Inactives
- QB Cooper Rush
- CB Jaire Alexander
- OL Emery Jones Jr.
- S Sanoussi Kane
- DL Aeneas Peebles
- OT Carson Vinson
- WR Devontez Walker
Starters for Dolphins vs. Ravens
Miami Dolphins
Offense:
- QB Tua Tagovailoa
- RB De’Von Achane
- WR Jaylen Waddle
- WR Malik Washington
- TE Tanner Conner
- FB Alec Ingold
- LT Patrick Paul
- LG Jonah Savaiinaea
- C Aaron Brewer
- RG Cole Strange
- RT Larry Borom
Defense:
- LDE Chop Robinson
- LDT Zach Sieler
- RDT Benito Jones
- RDE Bradley Chubb
- WLB Jordyn Brooks
- MLB Tyrel Dodson
- SLB Jaelan Phillips
- LCB Jack Jones
- SS Ifeatu Melifonwu
- FS Minkah Fitzpatrick
- RCB Ethan Bonner
Special Teams:
- PK Riley Patterson
- P, H Jake Bailey
- PR, KR Malik Washington
- LS Joe Cardona
It is hard to imagine that the Dolphins have much left to fight for. Star receiver Tyreek Hill is done for the season, their lone bright spot in a resurgent Darren Waller is on injured reserve, and fans seem to be writing obituaries for the quarterback and head coach every week.
This is an impossibly challenging scenario for the franchise, but after hitting rock bottom, there are very few ways for them to go but up. Even though this year looks like a bust, the Dolphins could still play spoiler and throw a wrench in their opponents’ plans, especially as Jackson returns from injury.
Baltimore Ravens
Offense:
- QB Lamar Jackson
- RB Derrick Henry
- WR Zay Flowers
- WR Rashod Bateman
- TE Mark Andrews
- FB Patrick Ricard
- LT Ronnie Stanley
- LG Andrew Vorhees
- C Tyler Linderbaum
- RG Daniel Faalele
- RT Roger Rosengarten
Defense:
- LDE Travis Jones
- NT John Jenkins
- RDE Brent Urban
- WLB Mike Green
- LILB Roquan Smith
- RILB Teddye Buchanan
- SLB Kyle Van Noy
- LCB Marlon Humphrey
- SS Kyle Hamilton
- FS Alohi Gilman
- RCB Nate Wiggins
Special Teams:
- PK Tyler Loop
- P, H Jordan Stout
- PR LaJohntay Wester
- KR Keaton Mitchell
- LS Nick Moore
It might be a rarity in the NFL, but all 53 active members of the Baltimore roster are coming into this game healthy. For a team that started behind the proverbial eight-ball with a 2-5 record, there could be no better news.
On the other hand, facing one of the worst teams in the league, one that appears to be on the brink of collapse, is perhaps the worst spot imaginable for the Ravens. The sole focus of the game will be on defense.
After back-to-back strong outings against the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears, it will be interesting to see how the unit fares against Miami, especially after ranking dead last in the league on PFSN’s Defense Impact metric.
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