LB, Cory Littleton

Littleton is often forgotten in the discussion of top linebackers around the NFL. That can happen when Matthews and Fowler get all the glory by getting to the quarterback. The UDFA pickup from Washington was a vital part of the Rams’ Super Bowl run last season and does all the little things the defense needs to be successful.

How Littleton plays tonight could go a long way in deciding this game. He is regarded as a terrific coverage linebacker to complement their pass rushers Matthews and Fowler. He has the speed to get sideline-to-sideline and cover some of the league’s best backs and tight ends. But one would expect Littleton to be the main man to keep an eye on Jackson in this one.

No one can keep up with the speed of Jackson — we’ve seen that all season long. But how well Littleton can keep Jackson from breaking off big runs and picking up first downs will play a major impact on what Baltimore does in this game.