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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is nursing a hip injury that could threaten his availability for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati.

With the Ravens coming off a bye, Flacco received an additional week of rest and treatment after sustaining the injury on Nov. 4 in the opening minutes of a 23-16 loss to Pittsburgh.

Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Flacco’s status against the Bengals is “up in the air” and could be a game-time decision.

Related players: Robert Griffin III, Lamar Jackson

If the 11-year veteran can’t go, either Griffin III or rookie Jackson will start for the first time with Baltimore. The team had a Week 10 bye after losing three-straight. The Ravens have also been wanting to get more snaps for Jackson before Flacco was injured, so this seems like it may be a good opportunity to turn things over to Jackson. Those in need of a QB, or in deep QB leagues, may want to consider picking him up if they didn't already.

Joe Flacco is having tests to determine the severity of his hip injury, source confirms. Going to be an interesting week in Baltimore.

The Ravens are on bye this week but that shouldn't stop you from adding Lamar Jackson if you are in a two quarterback or superflex league. There is some speculation this could end up keeping Flacco out for a prolonged period, and even if it doesn't, if the Ravens were thinking about making a move to Jackson to see what they have, this would be the perfect excuse, especially with the bye.

John Harbaugh is essentially sticking with Joe Flacco for now, but he has left an opening for Lamar Jackson.

Flacco's numbers have declined during Baltimore's three-game losing streak. He has thrown 12 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. His 84.2 passer rating ranks No. 25 and behind the likes of Ryan Tannehill and Eli Manning. What has hurt Flacco is playing behind a banged-up offensive line and throwing to receivers who've dropped the second-most passes in the NFL, the story all said. Harbaugh has opened the door for Jackson saying he wants more playing time for him.

Colts Inactives
T/G Denzelle Good
WR Ryan Grant
S Malik Hooker
WR Steve Ishmael
DT Hassan Ridgeway
TE Erik Swoope
RB Robert Turbin

Related players: Marlon Mack

Mack (ankle) returned to take full practice reps Friday after missing practice Thursday.

The Baltimore Ravens became the first team in NFL history to score on their first 12 red-zone trips. A franchise known for shattering the record books for defense is now setting the standard for efficiency inside the 20-yard line.

Related players: Joe Flacco, Javorius Allen

According to the story, Flacco is being smart and accurate with the ball. Allen suddenly turns into Todd Gurley around the goal line. And, overall, it's been a team effort to remain perfect in the red zone, where seven players have punched the ball into the end zone. Only a few years ago, the Ravens were one of the worst teams inside the 20.