The hope was Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram was going to be ready to play against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC divisional round. However, Ingram suffered a bit of a setback during last week’s practice. It had him miss practice on Tuesday and has his status for this week’s game in doubt.
According to offensive coordinator Greg Roman, Ingram is considered day-to-day.
If Ingram does indeed miss this game, Baltimore seems pretty comfortable leaning on Gus Edwards as the starter. Roman said Edwards will be ready and the offense won’t “skip a beat” if he needs to start.
"We love our backs. @GodsGiftGus13 is a very important part of that group." OC Greg Roman pic.twitter.com/FyByFGUehw
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 8, 2020
Edwards got the start in Week 17 with Ingram out and a bunch of starters resting for the playoffs. Against the Pittsburgh Steelers’ highly-rated rushing defense, Edwards gained 130 rushing yards on 21 carries, including a 38-yard run where he was practically untouched until being brought down.
In spite of being in a backup role this season, Edwards was an accomplished running back for the Ravens. He gained 711 yards and two touchdowns on 133 carries for a 5.3 yards-per-carry average, which was actually higher than Ingram’s average for the year. Add to it Justice Hill and quarterback Lamar Jackson pitching in and Baltimore’s rushing attack shouldn’t see much of a downgrade if Ingram is unable to play.
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