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Ravens Fully Healthy for Vikings Test as Aaron Jones Is Expected to Play

Brian Flores’ pressure-heavy defense confronts Lamar Jackson’s dominant NFC record in a matchup with playoff positioning on the line.

Overview

  • The Ravens reported no injury designations after a full week of practices, setting up only healthy scratches for Sunday in Minneapolis.
  • Newly acquired pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones is cleared to play and practice-squad addition Carl Lawson is up to speed for a likely debut, coach John Harbaugh said.
  • The Vikings ruled out tight end Josh Oliver and cornerback Jeff Okudah, with running back Aaron Jones listed questionable but expected to suit up, per ESPN reporting.
  • Flores praised Jackson as a perennial MVP candidate as analysis highlighted Minnesota’s high blitz rate and his past heavy-pressure plan that once held Baltimore to 10 points.
  • Context includes Baltimore at 3-5 and favored over the 4-4 Vikings, Jackson’s 24-3 mark versus NFC foes, and the Ravens’ search for a first-ever win in Minnesota.