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Chargers Week 12 estimated injury report: Ladd McConkey listed among non participants

The Chargers released their first injury report before Monday night’s game against the Ravens.

The Chargers released their first injury report before Monday night’s game against the Ravens. However, the team did not hold a practice, making this an estimated report if they had taken the practice field.

Per the report, four players would have been held out: Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (shoulder), linebacker Denzel Perryman (groin), cornerback Cam Hart (concussion/ankle) and safety AJ Finley (ankle).

Safety Derwin James, Jr. (groin), edge defender Khalil Mack (groin), edge defender Joey Bosa (hip), edge defender Bud Dupree (foot) and guard Trey Pipkins III (ankle) were all listed as limited.

Cornerback Deane Leonard (hamstring) was estimated to be a full participant.

Jim Harbaugh looking to beat brother for first time: ‘Back on a team that has a chance’

After nine seasons of coaching in the college ranks, Jim returned to the NFL and will have another opportunity to beat his brother.

The Chargers and Ravens will meet this Monday night, marking the third time Jim and John Harbaugh will face off against each other.

The last time the two brothers went head-to-head was nearly 12 years ago in Super Bowl XLVII at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA, when Jim was the head coach of the 49ers.

The Ravens, led by quarterback Joe Flacco, opened with a strong first half with a 21-6 lead by halftime. Up 28-6, a power outage put America’s biggest sporting event on hold for over thirty minutes.

Soon after, the 49ers responded in the second half with 17 unanswered points, including a 31-yard touchdown pass by Colin Kaepernick, to make it 28-23. San Francisco trailed 34-29 at the two-minute warning, but a turnover on downs followed by an intentional safety cost them the game. 

Baltimore won by the score of 34-31. Flacco finished with three touchdown passes, and Jacoby Jones returned a kickoff 108 yards for a score.

“That loss was tough, but after some reflection and time, it’s my brother and best friend,” Jim said. “I’m really proud of him and happy for his success. It was earned.”

After nine seasons in the college ranks and leading the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship, Jim returned to the NFL with another opportunity to beat his brother for the first time.

“Walking off the field at that Super Bowl was like, there will be another day. And then there wasn’t for many years and it looked like I wouldn’t have a chance for another day,” Jim added. “But by the grace of God, I’m back in it and back on a team that has a chance.”

Who are the experts taking in Chargers vs. Ravens?

Find out who experts are picking between the Chargers and Ravens.

The Los Angeles Chargers are 3-point underdogs to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12 of the 2024 regular season. The over/under is 51 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook.

That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 51 points.

My score prediction for the game is a 30-27 win for the Chargers, with a total of 57 points. So, if I were putting money based on my prediction, I’d bet the over.

As for game picks, analysts give a slight nod to Baltimore.

Expert Pick
Nate Davis (USA Today) Ravens
Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Ravens
Mike Clay (ESPN) Ravens
Matt Bowen (ESPN) Ravens
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Chargers
Bill Bender (Sporting News) Chargers
NFL.com Staff Ravens (4-1)
Bleacher Report Ravens

Monday’s game will begin at 5:15 p.m. PT and be televised on ESPN.

5 Ravens players to watch in Week 12 vs. Chargers

The Ravens pose several problems for the Chargers in Week 12, led by their dominant rushing attack.

With four straight victories, the Chargers are now set for a huge primetime matchup against the Ravens. Baltimore is coming off a close loss to their division rival, the Steelers, so they’ll be coming in fired up.

Here are some players to watch from Baltimore’s side of the ball on Monday evening:

WR Zay Flowers

Flowers is the Ravens’ best wideout and most dangerous pass catcher. His 727 receiving yards rank fifth, and he’s particularly potent after the catch. In that aspect, he ranks 10th in the NFL, with 362 yards coming after the catch. The Chargers secondary will need to keep tabs on him at all times, as he could pose them with some serious problems.

C Tyler Linderbaum

Linderbaum has developed into one of the best centers in all of football. According to Pro Football Focus, he dominates opposing defensive lines and has an elite 83.2 overall grade this year. If the interior part of the Chargers’ defensive line allows him to dominate, it may be a long night, particularly in the run game. The Ravens are second in the NFL in rushing with 177.3 yards per contest, and Linderbaum is a big reason for that.

DT Nnamdi Madubuike

Madubuike has a similar effect on the defensive line as Linderbaum does on the offensive line. He’s quietly one of the most underrated defensive lineman in football. His $98 million contract extension in March has proved its worth thus far, as he has racked up 5.0 sacks, a forced fumble, and 26 total tackles. Center Bradley Bozeman is the weakness of the Chargers’ offensive line, and they may be exposed on Monday against Madubuike.

EDGE Odafe Oweh

Oweh, a former first-round pick out of Penn State, is coming off a stellar performance. He tied his career high with 2.5 sacks against the Steelers in Week 11, as he was disruptive all game long. In 2024, he’s up to 7.0 sacks, already the most he’s had in a season. The Chargers’ elite offensive tackle duo must keep Oweh away (get it?) from Justin Herbert.

S Kyle Hamilton

No one understood how he fell to the Ravens at No. 14 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. He was an All-Pro honoree in 2023 and seems well on his way to another appearance this season. His 81 total tackles already match his career high, and he’s added two sacks, seven pass deflections, a forced fumble, and three tackles for loss. Herbert must always monitor Hamilton on the backend.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh reveals big reason why team lost to Steelers in Week 11

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh revealed a big reason why the team lost to the Steelers in Week 11

The Baltimore Ravens lost to Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, dropping to 7-4 and 2-2 in their division. There are many reasons why the team wasn’t able to get the job done, including mistakes, penalties and more.

Head coach John Harbaugh went into detail on why the team ended up losing to Pittsburgh, highlighting many key areas of fault. However, the biggest thing he talked about was getting into second-and-long too much, which set Baltimore back on many of their drives.

“The biggest thing was we just got in the second-and-long too much – second-and-long, and then it ends up being third-and-long too often. Penalties set us back too much.”

The Ravens have to be a much more disciplined team moving forward, especially when it comes to not making mistakes that cost them opportunities. That has been an issue all season long, and if the team wants to win a Super Bowl they must lose that habit as quickly as possible.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on former Ravens ILB Patrick Queen: ‘One man’s trash is another man’s treasure’

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin weighed in on former Baltimore Ravens ILB Patrick Queen

The Baltimore Ravens saw inside linebacker Patrick Queen move on to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2024 offseason. A lot has been made about Queen’s departure, especially by the inside linebacker himself.

Mike Tomlin spoke about Queen and his performance after Pittsburgh’s 18-16 win over Baltimore. He said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and expressed his joy that Queen is now on his side.

Queen made multiple splash plays against his former team, which helped the Steelers secure a much-needed victory. The Ravens will see Queen again before the regular season ends, giving them an opportunity for revenge.

Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 12 opponent: Ravens

Here are some important things to know about the Ravens ahead of the Week 12 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are at home to face the Ravens in primetime on Monday, Nov. 25, at 5:15 p.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 12 bout, here are a few key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

How things are going…

The Ravens are 7-4 on the season, with their most recent game being a loss to the Steelers.

Harbowl II

Jim and John Harbaugh will meet for the second time. Harbowl I occurred in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 when John’s Ravens beat Jim’s 49ers 34-31.

Running up the scoreboard

The Ravens have been a problem to opposing defenses this season. Baltimore is averaging the second-most points in the NFL (30.4).

Lamar is legit

One of the main reasons the Ravens’ offense is impactful is Lamar Jackson’s play. Jackson has thrown for 2,876 yards and 25 touchdowns with three interceptions. He ranks first in EPA/play and success rate. Along with being a prolific passer, Jackson is lethal with his legs. He’s carried the ball 95 times for 584 yards and two scores.

All hail King Henry

The Ravens’ acquisition of Derrick Henry this past offseason has paid dividends. The former Titan has run wild this season, leading the league in yards (1,185), rushing touchdowns (13), and 20+ yard rushing plays (13). Between Jackson and Henry, Baltimore is averaging a whopping 177.3 yards per game on the ground.

Uneven defense

The Ravens have been stout against the run, allowing just 77.5 yards per game, which ranks No. 2 in the league. However, Baltimore has been torched through the air. They’ve given up the most passes (39.5) and passing yards per game (284.5).

Look out for…

Zay Flowers. Flowers, the second-year wide receiver, has established himself as Jackson’s top target. He has the fifth-most receiving yards (727) and is nearly always bound to make a big play.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh weighs in on Justin Tucker’s struggles in 2024

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh weighed in on kicker Justin Tucker

The Baltimore Ravens lost a heartbreaker to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11 by the final score of 18-16. Baltimore couldn’t convert on a two-point conversion to tie the contest, resulting in defeat.

One of the many reasons Baltimore wasn’t about to come out on top was kicker Justin Tucker’s two massive misses on field goals. The legendary kicker has struggled all season, and head coach John Harbaugh said that Tucker needs to make his kicks and kick straight.

“‘Tuck’ [Justin Tucker] needs to make kicks. He knows that; that’s important. He makes them in practice, and he made the long one later, which was good to see – which means he’s still very capable. Kick them straight, [and] we’ll be good.”

Tucker’s struggles have been uncharacteristic, with all his kicks missing wide left. Baltimore needs Tucker to be the best version of himself, as missed kicks mean even more in postseason action.

Lamar Jackson is sick of the Ravens beating themselves

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is sick of the team beating themselves

The Baltimore Ravens suffered some ugly losses during the 2024 NFL season, resulting in many questions about the team’s actual contender status. That didn’t change in Week 11, as the team embarrassingly lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Baltimore couldn’t get out of its own way once again, gifting Pittsburgh a win in multiple different areas. After the contest, quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed his frustration with the outcome and the way it happened, talking about how the team can’t keep beating themselves up.

“Absolutely. It’s been that way ever since last year, I believe, going back to the AFC Championship game, we killed ourselves. The Chiefs game [in] the [season] opener, we killed ourselves. [The] Raiders [game], we killed ourselves, and today, it’s the same thing. We can’t be beating ourselves in these types of games. We have to find a way to fix that – it’s annoying.”

In their losses and even in some of their wins, the Ravens give the game away and become their own worst enemy. This worrying trend needs fixing, especially for a team that has such high hopes and is striving to win a Super Bowl for the third time in franchise history.

John Harbaugh on Ravens lack of discipline: ‘We have to cut down on the penalties’

John Harbaugh discussed the fact that the Baltimore Ravens need to cut down on penalties

The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers by the final score of 18-16 in Week 11. It was a tough road divisional game for Baltimore, but despite the loss, it felt like a game that the Ravens could have easily won had they been more on top of things and executed at a higher level.

In the contest, Baltimore racked up 80 total penalties through 10 weeks, the most in the NFL. They added 12 more to their total on Sunday, and after the game, head coach John Harbaugh made it clear that the number of penalties the team is committing is unacceptable.

“It’s definitely something we have to do. We have to cut down on the penalties – that is very important. We’ve done it before on offense. We haven’t had some of those in some of our big offensive games. Today that was a big problem.”

If the Ravens genuinely want to win a Super Bowl, they must be a more disciplined football team moving forward. That responsibility is on both the players and the coaches, as both have not been up to par regarding being ready for game day mostly all season long.