The Ravens previously announced that cornerback would not travel with the team, and they later confirmed that he has been downgraded to out for the Week 8 game in Cleveland due to a shoulder injury and an illness, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com.
He was anticipated to start in place of Marlon Humphrey, who will miss the game due to a knee injury sustained during Monday night’s matchup against the Buccaneers, where he intercepted Baker Mayfield twice.
As noted by Hensley, the Ravens are expected to start Jalyn Armour-Davis and Brandon Stephens at cornerback. Armour-Davis returns after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury.
Wiggins didn’t practice on Wednesday, fully participated on Thursday, and was limited on Friday.
The Ravens are riding a five-game winning streak, while Cleveland, sitting at 1-6, will start Jameis Winston at quarterback following Deshaun Watson’s season-ending Achilles tendon tear last week.
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Here’s your Week 8 injury wrap-up as the Cleveland Browns face off against the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday:
Biggest Injury Storylines
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At running back, Jerome Ford returned to practice on Friday but in a limited capacity and will not play this week. Additionally, Nyheim Hines has been ruled out for the season as he was not activated. On a positive note, Nick Chubb is fully cleared to play and should have no restrictions on his practice reps this week.
Regarding the offensive line, Jedrick Wills has been declared out, with Dawand Jones expected to fill in at left tackle. Wyatt Teller has also been activated from injured reserve and should be ready to start at right guard again.
For the Browns, linebacker Jordan Hicks and safety Ronnie Hickman are also out, but their absences shouldn’t have a significant impact since the team has been performing well at linebacker. Furthermore, safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill returned last week.
On the Ravens’ side, running back Keaton Mitchell will not return this week. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey is doubtful due to a knee injury, and cornerback Nate Wiggins was downgraded to out on Saturday.
Betting Odds Impact
According to reports, the Browns are 8.5-point underdogs against the Ravens, having started the week as 9.5-point underdogs. While this change isn’t significant, it may be attributed to the cornerback situation in Baltimore.
Fantasy Implications
Jameis Winston will start at quarterback this week with Deshaun Watson placed on injured reserve, which should benefit all of the Browns’ receivers, particularly David Njoku and Jerry Jeudy.
Although Wyatt Teller’s return typically boosts enthusiasm for the running game, it may be challenging against Baltimore, whose run defense is currently ranked No. 1 in the NFL.
Ravens Final Week 8 Injury Report
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