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"It's all about trying to find the mistakes and correct them,"
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews said. "We've been super honest in
this building about things we've been really good at and some
things that we need to work at. We've got a driven, focused
group that's ready to go this weekend against Chicago."
The Ravens' offense, held in check by the 29th-ranked Dolphins,
faces the 12th-ranked Bears (3-6), who will be without outside
linebacker Khalil Mack (foot) but may get safety Eddie Jackson
(hamstring) back on Sunday.
Mack will undergo season-ending foot surgery, coach Matt Nagy
announced Friday. Jackson is questionable while Chicago will be
without defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (ankle).
The Bears don't blitz as often as many teams, but that could
change after seeing the Dolphins succeed with it.
"In terms of blitzing, scheming, we certainly have to be
prepared for it," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "I would
expect them to blitz based on what they saw on Thursday. We're
preparing for that."
The Ravens counter with the NFL's second-ranked offense, which
is averaging 414.1 yards per game, including 154.1 yards on the
ground.
Baltimore could have both running back Latavius Murray (ankle)
and tight end Nick Boyle (knee) back on Sunday. Boyle practiced
and Murray, practicing for the first time since his injury in
Week 6, was limited on Wednesday.
The team cut running back Le'Veon Bell, but Harbaugh said he
could return at some point if available.
Lamar Jackson missed practice Wednesday and Thursday due to
illness, but Harbaugh said it was not COVID-related. Jackson
ranks fifth in the AFC in rushing (639 yards) and 10th in
passing yards (2,447) to go with 14 touchdowns and eight
interceptions.
"What I've seen over the years is someone that's really grown as
a passer," Bears coach Matt Nagy said of Jackson. "He's without
a doubt an unbelievable NFL quarterback that can do great things
with his legs, which is just a stresser."
The Bears carry a four-game losing streak out of their bye,
their latest a 29-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rookie
quarterback Justin Fields threw for a season-high 291 yards and
ran for 45 more in his second straight solid outing. He is
averaging 5.54 yards per carry.
"Well, he's just his own kind of quarterback. All these guys are
unique in their own way. He's got a very strong arm," Harbaugh
said when asked to compare Fields to Jackson.
"And then he can take off and run, too. They have some designed
runs that they use. All the things that he brings to the table,
that's what we're working hard to try and defend."
The Baltimore defense has been stout against the run but is last
in the NFL against the pass, giving up 283.3 yards per game.
Chicago's offense is 31st in the league, generating just 280.7
yards per game.
"Baltimore, Pittsburgh, these are physical teams," Nagy said.
"The mentality for our team in general is to understand that
this is one of those fist-fight games where Baltimore is a team
that's played in three overtime games and won two. You're going
to have to play every snap as hard as you can."
Also, Bears receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) is listed as
doubtful and offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson (back) is
questionable.
--Field Level Media
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