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Kyle Van Noy injury update: Will Ravens linebacker play vs. Eagles in Week 13?

Baltimore ruled two players out and Kyle Van Noy is listed as doubtful for Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles

The Ravens released their final injury report for Week 13, and linebacker Kyle Van Noy is doubtful for Baltimore’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Van Noy is dealing with a neck and hamstring injury and has not participated in practice this week, while Charlie Kolar and Arthur Maulet have been ruled out.

Van Noy, tied with Odafe Oweh for the Ravens’ lead with eight sacks, has missed just seven games over the previous seven seasons and none with the Ravens.

If Van Noy doesn’t play, Adisa Isaac or David Ojabo would be active on the 53-man roster.

Ravens Linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) will return to the lineup after missing Monday’s game against the Chargers. He practiced all week, was a full participant on Friday, and carries no injury designation into the game.

Smith’s return is necessary for Baltimore’s run defense to take on Saquon Barkley and the Eagles’ top-ranked rushing attack.

Philadelphia will decide on DeVonta Smith at game time, while Darius Slay has been ruled out with a concussion.

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Darius Slay injury update: Eagles CB to miss game vs. Ravens with a concussion

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay did not practice this week and will miss Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens

The Eagles released their final injury report for the week, and star cornerback Darius Slay will be inactive after missing practice due to a concussion.

Slay has not practiced since leaving the win over the Rams with a head injury and will likely be replaced in the lineup by Isaiah Rodgers.

Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a full participant and is listed as questionable after missing time with a hamstring injury.

Running back Saquon Barkley (rest), right guard Mekhi Becton (rest), left guard Landon Dickerson (rest), right tackle Lane Johnson (rest), Center Cam Jurgens (rest), left tackle Jordan Mailata (rest), and star pass rusher Josh Sweat (rest) were all full participants.

Smith did not practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Rams with his injury. He has 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season.

For Baltimore, tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (neck/hamstring), and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) didn’t practice.

Kolar and Maulet are out for Sunday, but Van Noy, tied with Odafe Oweh for the team lead with eight sacks, will be a game-time decision.

Roquan Smith injury update: Will Ravens All-Pro linebacker play vs. Eagles in Week 13?

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith practiced fully on Friday and is on track to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13

The Ravens are set for a monster matchup against the Eagles on Sunday, and their leading tackler is set to return to the lineup.

Roquan Smith practiced on Friday and should start at middle linebacker after missing the win over the Chargers with a hamstring injury.

Smith’s presence will be needed, and the NFL’s two best running backs will take center stage as Saquon Barkley (1,392 yards) and Derrick Henry (1,325) continue their battle for the rushing title.

The Eagles are 7-0 when Barkley rushes for over 100 yards.

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WATCH: Kyle Hamilton talks Salute to Service, Eagles vs. Ravens, commitment to military families

All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton talks Salute to Service, Eagles vs. Ravens, Notre Dame vs. USC and his commitment to military families

Week 13 is here, which means the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative will be in full force, and Kyle Hamilton is taking the lead.

The My Cause My Cleats campaign will raise awareness of hundreds of teams that players around the league chose to help through customized cleats worn on game day.

Over the next two weeks, players will be permitted to wear footwear in colors other than their traditional team colors on game day, and Hamilton unveiled his cleats ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hamilton, in partnership with USAA, the official Salute to Service partner of the NFL, chose to help Our Military Kids, a nonprofit organization for kids with parents in the military, either deployed or recovering from combat injuries.

Hamilton spoke to The Ravens Wire about why this was the right cause for his platform while discussing his time with several of those children in the program that he surprised a few weeks ago at the Ravens’ Under Armour Performance Center.

“We had them to the facility a few weeks ago, and about six or seven of them, ranging from ages 7 to about 13, had a great time. I got to talk with them and play some football and basketball. We were playing for probably an hour. It was awesome.”

In the video below, Hamilton talks about his Salute to Service, gives an injury update, and provides some insight into his evolving role as a leader for the Ravens.

Hamilton discussed Baltimore’s matchup with Philadelphia and Notre Dame’s battle with the USC Trojans.

Chapters
00:00
Salute to Service: Supporting Military Families
02:41
Injury Management and Upcoming Challenges
05:42
Leadership and Evolution in the NFL
08:15
Reflections on Notre Dame and the College Football Playoff

WATCH: Lamar Jackson says Saquon Barkley leaped over a players head in HS All-Star game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson says he once saw Saquon Barkley leap over a defenders head in a high school all star game

The Ravens (8-4) host the Eagles (9-2) at M&T Bank Stadium, and the biggest storyline will center around Saquon Barkley (Eagles) and Derrick Henry (Ravens), the NFL’s No. 1 and No. 2 rushers.

Both players are worthy MVP candidates who will battle for the rushing title and a chance at 2,000+ yards rushing.

Following Baltimore’s Wednesday practice, Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson told the media that he once saw Barkley leap over a defender’s head during a high school All-Star game.

Thanks to both teams’ explosive running backs and dual-threat quarterbacks, Sunday’s game will feature the NFL’s top two rushing teams. Philadelphia is No. 1 in the league with 193.4 yards per game, followed by Baltimore’s 180.2 yards per game. History suggests whichever team dominates on the ground will win this game.

On top of leading the league in rushing yards, Barkley leads the league in rushing yards per game (126.5), rushing average (6.2), and 100+ yard rushing games (seven, including five in the last six games). Barkley is T-4th in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (10), behind Henry (13), Jalen Hurts (11) and David Montgomery (11), while he is 1st in rushing touchdowns of 20+ yards (5), 30+ yards (4), 40+ yards (3) and 70+ yards (2).

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Saquon Barkley hype reaches new levels ahead of Eagles-Ravens matchup

You know a NFL player is really very special when they’re talking about him on both Wall Street and in Hollywood

Adrian Peterson was the last running back to win the NFL MVP award back in 2012. Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles is considered to be one of the three front-runners for the Most Valuable Player award, alongside Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Sunday brings an absolutely massive game, as Barkley and the league’s number one rushing offense visit Baltimore, who boast the NFL’s number two rushing attack. It’s also a matchup between the league’s top two individual rushers Barkley, and the Ravens’ Derrick Henry.

The stats do not lie—Barkley and the Eagles have been doing things at the running back position and in the running game since the 1940s. What makes these feats all the more impressive is that back then, most teams didn’t pass a whole lot, and most offensive production for every team came on the ground.

The Ravens, who could be without one of their top defensive players, Roquan Smith, on Sunday, will have to do their best to limit Barkley’s production.

Coming off a 255-yard rushing performance on Sunday Night Football, Barkley isn’t a player you can genuinely shut down or effectively contain. You have to try to limit the damage he can do.

The Eagles running back is having such an excellent season that he’s become a pop culture sensation. It’s not just NFL journalists or sports media personalities talking about Barkley.

Actor and Philadelphia native Michael Blackson, known for Next Friday and Meet the Blacks, is a huge Eagles fan. Blackson pointed out how Barkley has extra motivation this season, as he wants to prove the New York Giants wrong in not offering him the new contract he sought.

“Of course, I mean, they (Giants) didn’t give him the money that he wanted. So he will want to prove it and show them why they are going to miss him for the rest of the season,” Blackson said in an exclusive with RG. “That’s what you do against your old team. You go all out for your new team and show them why they should have kept him.”

Signing with a division rival and then lighting them up is the best way to prove your point to them. In addition to entertainment news, Barkley is now getting featured in finance news!

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” and the world’s foremost finance bro, raves about Barkley regularly during appearances on the network’s stock market-related programming.

On Monday, Cramer claimed that Barkley could bench press 650 pounds.

Cramer has also been extolling Barkley’s virtues on social media all season long, and he declared the running back to be in the G.O.A.T. conversation on X/Twitter after Sunday night’s performance.

You know a NFL player is really very special when they’re talking about him on both Wall Street and in Hollywood. However, Zach Orr and the Ravens defense just need to do what they do, stick to the game plan, and not get awed by the hype surrounding the stellar Eagles running back.

WATCH: Ravens DB Kyle Hamilton unveils custom cleats honoring military families

Kyle Hamilton will wear custom cleats for the Ravens Week 13 game against the Eagles in support of military families for My Cause My Cleats

Salute to service activities are going on all across the league, and Kyle Hamilton is doing his part to help out the armed forces.

The Ravens All-Pro Safety unveiled his custom cleats for this year’s My Cause My Cleats campaign (partnered with USAA to honor Our Military Kids).

The cleats are painted in the Ravens’ iconic purple colorway. They were unveiled on Tuesday morning on Hamilton’s Instagram following a primetime win against the Chargers on Monday Night Football (see video below).

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Hamilton will wear the cleats this Sunday (Week 13) against the Philadelphia Eagles.

photo credit: USAA

The Ravens star has been motivated by the strength of military kids and their appreciation for the challenges they face. Hamilton recently demonstrated this by surprising several local military kids from the Baltimore area.

The organization is for children and teens whose parents are deployed, combat wounded, or injured veterans in treatment.

One cleat honors Our Military Kids, which is dedicated to the organization’s logo and a picture of kids playing together.

photo credit: USAA

One cleat honors the different branches of the military with logos of each name.

photo credit: USAA

The cleats were designed by Marcus Rivero and Soles by Sir.

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Ravens open as slight home favorites over the Eagles in Week 13

The Baltimore Ravens opened as a 2.5-point home favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13

The Eagles are atop the NFC East, and they’ll get a chance to make the ultimate statement to the rest of the league against the Baltimore Ravens, a dominant AFC North power.

Philadelphia is 9-2 after dominating the Rams (37-20) on Sunday night, while Baltimore moved to 8-4 on the season after a much needed, 30-23 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

BETMGM has revealed their early betting lines and the Ravens are 2.5-point home favorites at M&T Bank Stadium.

Moneyline (ML)

  • Eagles +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Ravens -140

Against the spread (ATS)

  • Ravens -2.5 (-115)
  • Eagles +2.5 (-105)

Over/Under (O/U)

  • 51 (O: -110 U: -110)

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Kyle Van Noy is the Ravens nominee for the 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

Kyle Van Noy is the Ravens nominee for the 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

On Monday morning, the NFL released its 32 nominees for the tenth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Since its inception in 2014, each NFL team has nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field. The award honors the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Art Rooney Sr.

“Sportsmanship is the core of the game, the vanguard of public confidence, the keeper of game integrity,” said Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of football operations. “These Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees exemplify the spirit of fair play and the values of respect, integrity, commitment to team, and resiliency at the highest level of competition.”

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy was nominated for this prestigious award. His extraordinary leadership and sportsmanship were evident throughout this season in his work on and off the field.

Current NFL player’s votes determine the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner. The winner will be announced during NFL Honors and receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.

Is Roquan Smith playing today? Injury updates for Ravens linebacker

Adam Schefter is reporting that Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith won’t play on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers

Roquan Smith is set to miss his first game as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, as Adam Schefter is reporting that the All-Pro linebacker will be inactive with a hamstring injury.

On Sunday, Smith missed his fourth straight practice of the week after exiting the Ravens’ loss to the Steelers midway through the second half. Smith has never missed a game as a Raven because of injury.

Trenton Simpson, Malik Harrison, and Chris Board will have to be physically and efficiently able to defend against a Chargers offense led by star quarterback Justin Herbert and a rushing attack featuring former Ravens J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards.

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