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5 Matchups to Watch vs. Rams
Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum will be tasked with blocking All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald.
C Tyler Linderbaum vs. DT Aaron Donald
Head Coach John Harbaugh said this week that Donald is "probably the greatest to ever play at that position." While Donald's 6 sacks this season aren't on pace with some of his career highs, he's still a player the Ravens must account for on every snap. Linderbaum is having a fine year and at least has the experience of facing off against Justin Madubuike, a player often compared to Donald in play style, in practice. In expected sloppy conditions, the Ravens may look to run the ball a lot and Linderbaum and the Ravens' guards will have to pave the way up the middle.
CB Marlon Humphrey vs. WR Puka Nacua
Humphrey is returning from a calf injury for his first game in nearly a month. He'll have his hands full with rookie Nacua, who is a big-bodied target that has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards. Nacua isn't the fastest guy, but he has a knack for getting to the right spot and Matthew Stafford gets him the ball a lot.
CB Marlon Humphrey vs. WR Puka Nacua
Humphrey is returning from a calf injury for his first game in nearly a month. He'll have his hands full with the rookie Nacua, who is a big-bodied target that has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards. Nacua isn't the fastest guy, but he has a knack for getting to the right spot and Matthew Stafford gets him the ball a lot.
S Kyle Hamilton vs. RB Kyren Williams
These two are best buddies stemming from their days together at Notre Dame. Hamilton said he's going to go even harder given that there's bragging rights on the line. Williams has been dynamic this year and has posted 231 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns in the past two games – a big reason why the Rams have won three straight. He's dangerous as an edge runner and receiving threat, but Hamilton has shown he can hang with anyone at any position he lines up at.
WR Odell Beckham Jr. vs. CB Derion Kendrick
Beckham is going against the team he won the Super Bowl with for the first time and will be looking to have a strong showing. The Rams secondary ranks No. 15Â in the league against the pass, giving up 219.8 yards per game through the air. In a rainy game, Lamar Jackson may often look for his sure-handed receiver.
