{"id":6169,"date":"2025-11-13T15:49:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/ravens-hidden-gem-set-to-cement-status-as-steal-of-the-offseason-on-sunday\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T15:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:49:45","slug":"ravens-hidden-gem-set-to-cement-status-as-steal-of-the-offseason-on-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/?p=6169","title":{"rendered":"Ravens’ hidden gem set to cement status as steal of the offseason on Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After a\u00a0week of seemingly no injuries, the Baltimore Ravens are once again dealing with some wounds on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was the center of attention on Wednesday\u00a0after missing practice\u00a0with knee soreness, but Head Coach John Harbaugh made it quite clear that\u00a0he should be ready for Sunday, and could be back as soon as Thursday.<\/p>\n

The most significant blow for now is the injury to cornerback Marlon Humphrey. Humphrey played through a finger injury in\u00a0Baltimore\u2019s Week 10 win\u00a0over the Minnesota Vikings, and it clearly ailed him throughout the contest. Following Wednesday\u2019s practice, Harbaugh\u00a0confirmed that Humphrey would be out\u00a0for Sunday\u2019s game against the Cleveland Browns.<\/p>\n

The minor finger procedure should not keep him out too much longer, and a\u00a0return in Week 12 should be in the cards. However, it puts the spotlight on the team\u2019s cornerback depth headed into their Week 11 matchup. They are looking to extend their winning streak to four games in Cleveland, and the Browns’ passing attack has been lackluster under rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, they still have weapons that can give Baltimore\u2019s pass coverage fits.<\/p>\n

Tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. are the main two receiving options the Ravens need to watch out for, but wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman are capable of causing problems, as well. That makes veteran corner Chidobe Awuzie\u2019s performance in Week 11 key.<\/p>\n

Awuzie has been a strong starting piece on the outside opposite of second-year corner Nate Wiggins in 2025. After\u00a0signing with the team in the offseason\u00a0on a one-year, $1.255 million deal, Awuzie has been exactly what the Ravens need.<\/p>\n

Since the acquisition\u00a0of safety Alohi Gilman, Awuzie has taken a bit of a backseat, but has still been a key contributor in Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr\u2019s secondary. In seven games, he has registered a\u00a073.7 overall grade, per Pro Football Focus. That mark ranks 12th in the NFL among 109 qualifying cornerbacks, and his 76.1 coverage is fifth-best.<\/p>\n

Awuzie will likely be back in the starting unit with Humphrey out. He has quietly made his presence known all season, but with him taking on a larger role in Cleveland, he has the perfect chance to cement his claim as the steal of this past offseason.<\/p>\n

Harbaugh\u00a0talked about what Awuzie brings to the defense\u00a0following Wednesday\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cChido\u2019s been doing great. He\u2019s been playing really well, and he\u2019s a pro,\u201d Harbaugh said. \u201cHe knows how to play\u2026Sometimes you play so well, you don\u2019t get noticed because nothing happens, especially at corner. I thought he played great, and I\u2019m sure glad he\u2019s on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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