With several important players making their way back from injuries, the Detroit Lions are receiving much-needed support as they get ready for a challenging road game against the 4-2 Baltimore Ravens. Security Since neither running back Jahmyr Gibbs nor quarterback Brian Branch have an injury designation, they will be ready to play, while Josh Paschal seems to be improving and may make his first appearance since Week 1.
Following his recovery from a high ankle sprain sustained against Green Bay, Branch returns. The timing of his comeback couldn’t be more ideal, as the Ravens’ fourth-ranked rushing offence will present the Lions’ great run defence with their hardest test to date. In his brief NFL career, Branch has established himself as one of the league’s best run-defending wide receivers. In fact, despite missing two games, Branch has the highest run stop percentage of any wide receiver (DB) and the most defensive stops of any cornerback in the run game (a stop is a tackle that results in a “loss” for the offence) among all CBs.
This season, Mark Andrews, Nelson Agholor, and Zay Flowers have all seen a significant amount of playing time in the slot for the Ravens, who prefer to switch up their offensive weapons. These three players are the primary targets for the Ravens in the passing game, so on Sunday, there’s a good chance you’ll see a lot of Brian Branch on TV.
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