OWINGS MILLS Stitched Tim Williams Jersey , Md. (AP) — make a third straight start Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens‘ offensive linemen are gearing up for another delightful afternoon of plowing straight ahead as part of the team’s suddenly formidable running game.Joe Flacco didn’t practice Wednesday and is still waiting to get medical clearance following a hip injury that’s kept him sidelined since Nov. 4.“There’s a process involved that has to do with the doctors and trainers and his rehab,” coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s progressing really well.”Though Harbaugh did not rule out the possibility of Flacco playing Sunday in Atlanta, all signs point to Jackson running the offense when the Ravens (6-5) seek their season-high third straight victory.With Jackson and rookie Gus Edwards leading the way, Baltimore rushed for 267 yards in a win over Cincinnati and another 242 last week in a 34-17 rout of Oakland. The Ravens are looking more of the same against the Falcons (4-7), who own the league’s 25th-ranked rushing defense.“We’re having a blast,” rookie right tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said Wednesday.The Ravens opened the second half against the Raiders with a 13-play drive that included 12 runs, the last by Jackson for a touchdown and a 20-10 lead.“As an offensive lineman, it feels great to be able to do that,” guard Alex Lewis said. “It’s always fun running the ball. I’m excited what’s to come.”Baltimore lost three in a row before Jackson took over for Flacco and started getting the ball to Edwards, who replaced Alex Collins (foot injury) as the featured back. Employing the run-pass option — a staple for Jackson at Louisville but a rarity in the NFL — the Ravens are averaging 5.30 yards per carry over the past two weeks.Jackson ran for 117 yards against the Bengals and another 71 last week. Edwards, who started the season on the practice squad, has back-to-back 100-yard games.“It definitely opens up your run game, having Lamar in there compared to Joe,” Lewis said. “Joe’s got a cannon (for an arm), but Lamar has feet and makes defenders miss. It’s helped us out tremendously.”Hard to believe, but the Ravens have leaped back into the playoff picture with a rookie quarterback and an undrafted rookie running back operating behind a rookie right tackle.It all begins with Jackson taking the snap, then either handing the ball to Edwards or dashing off on his own. Jackson’s speed and elusive qualities are almost impossible to duplicate in practice.“He’s got such quickness and speed, like a wide receiver or a corner has, but he’s behind center,” Atlanta coach Dan Quinn said. “You can simulate that with a receiver for the run plays Youth Tim Williams Jersey , but it’s not as authentic because he can’t step back and rip the passes.”Edwards spent four years at the University of Miami before transferring to Rutgers for his senior year. He signed as a free agent with Baltimore in May, was assigned to the practice squad in September and activated to the 53-man roster on Oct. 13.After much diligence and an impressive showing on the practice field, the 6-foot-1, 240-pounder is now a starter.“Hard work pays off, and he has continued to do that,” Harbaugh said. “Talent is part of it. But he’s a great example for kids, that if you take the right approach you can achieve anything.”There’s no bluster to Edwards, who speaks softly and has a reputation for being very low key.“Very serious minded. He’s kind of all business,” Harbaugh said. “It takes a real funny thing to get him to smile. You’d better be on your joke game.”Lately, Edwards have given Baltimore’s offensive line a reason to grin.“They get pumped out there when we’re running and getting positive yards,” Edwards said. “They’re jumping around, looking at the sideline, hoping we continue going. They love it.” The rundown on all the action from Week 2 of training camp" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBaltimore Beatdown homepageHorizontal - WhiteBaltimore Beatdowna Baltimore Ravens communityFollow Baltimore Beatdown online:Follow Baltimore Beatdown on TwitterFollow Baltimore Beatdown on FacebookFollow Baltimore Beatdown on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBaltimore Beatdown main menuPodcastFilm ReviewFanpostsFanshotsRavensAboutOddsCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Five takeaways from the Ravens second week of training camp The rundown on all the action from Week 2 of training campEDTAs the Ravens prepare for their joint practices with the Jaguars ahead of Thursday night’s preseason opener, let’s take a look back on what we can take away from the team’s second week of training camp. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="9RiFY3">1) All eyes on “Hollywood” The biggest storyline this week was the emergence of first-round pick Marquise Brown, who finally began practicing after passing his physical. It’s hard to gauge exactly where he is in terms of health but Brown got through his first week of camp without any setbacks. Considering he hadn’t gone through any full-speed participation since suffering a Lisfranc injury in the winter, Brown looked pretty good. His athletic ability was evident the minute hs stepped on the field. Hollywood didn’t even appear to be running full speed in drills and still looked like the fastest player in practice. He was still limited in terms of participating in 7-on-7’s and other team functions, as the Ravens are bringing him along slowly. Expect his workload to begin to ramp up this week and in the coming practices, however, and look for Brown to become more comfortable in the offense. Overall, though, his debut went about as well as anyone could have expected. 2) “Three-Headed Monster” Mark Andrews has been the talk of the town thus far through training camp. However Stitched Chris Wormley Jersey , this past week, Nick Boyle and Hayden Hurst showcased why this depth chart is so potent and versatile. Boyle’s blocking ability has been well-documented but he appears to have made strides as a pass-catcher this offseason. Tight ends coach Bobby Engram touted as such when addressing the media a few days ago.Hurst demonstrated capable blocking ability last year but didn’t make much of an impact as a receiver. Soft hands and route-running were his main calling cards coming out of South Carolina, though, and he reminded us this week of his pass-catching chops with several impressive receptions. All three tight ends can fill different roles and play in multiple spots in the offense, and Andrews, Hurst, and Boyle will each play a significant role in Greg Roman’s system this season. It’s going to be exciting to watch. 3) Edge rusher rotation rounding into formThe talk of the defense this season has been replacing Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith at outside linebacker. We know that the Ravens are banking on pass-rushing production the likes of Shane Ray, Pernell McPhee, Tyus Bowser, Jaylon Ferguson and Tim Williams alongside Matt Judon, but gauging who exactly would step up to the plate was a wait-and-see. It appears we’re starting to get a bit more clarity as to how the rotation between these guys will play out, though. McPhee, the veteran of the bunch, continues to take the majority of first-team reps and has looked very good. He’s also brought some added leadership and communication to the field, which was a concern with Suggs and C.J. Mosley gone. Shane Ray also emerged this past week and is beginning to catch eyes. Tim Williams, who many have pegged as a potential breakout candidate, saw some run with the 1’s as well. 4) RGIII is a trooper Just days after suffering a hairline fracture in his throwing thumb, Robert Griffin III already looks to be ahead of schedule. Rather than take some time aside to recover and rehab, the veteran signal-caller was seen running through drills with the other quarterbacks, throwing the ball with his injured hand. Head coach John Harbaugh claims Griffin has also continued to go through reads and work through offensive sets, as you can see in the video below. Simply put Youth Chris Wormley Jersey , RGIII’s work ethic and love for the game of football is notable and matched by few. He’s a true professional in every sense of the word and if he’s healthy and available to suit up come Week 1 of the regular season, it only boosts the outlook of the team. 5) Initial depth chart is subject to changeOn Friday, the Ravens released their first depth chart ahead of this week’s upcoming preseason opener against the Jaguars. There are several interesting tidbits to take note of but it’s important not to look too far into some positions, as the ordering is fluid. After slow starts to camp, Orlando Brown Jr. and Jermaine Eluemunor are listed as the starters as right tackle and left guard, respectively. Willie Snead IV and Seth Roberts are the starting receivers, followed by Chris Moore and Jaleel Scott. On defense, the depth chart actually is indicative of what we can expect come Week 1, at least for the most part. What’s subject to change, however, is the role of the team’s rookie class. The likes of Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin, Ben Powers, and Jaylon Ferguson are all listed either third or fourth at their respective positions, but that isn’t reflective of the roles they’ll actually play this season. “Hollywood” will surely emerge as one of the team’s starting wideouts and Boykin has a great chance to do so, too. Powers had been receiving the majority of first-team reps at LG prior to the past couple days and figures to continue to be in the mix for the starting role up until the regular season.In summary, expect the depth chart to look somewhat different in a few weeks than it is right now, specifically on the offensive side of the ball.