John Harbaugh says Joe Flacco’s in every QB meeting. Calls his input “big.”

The Ravens blitz a lot, and they defend the pass well when they do.

After sitting out Sunday's 34-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders, Ravens running back Alex Collins said the pain in his foot has subsided significantly. But he is uncertain whether he will be available for Sunday's game at the Atlanta Falcons.

Ravens right tackle James Hurst said his back and calf injuries have decreased enough that he intends to participat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

The @umterps men's soccer team has not allowed a goal in its last 230 minutes of play in regulation and overtime. In its last four games, the defense has given up only one goal. “We’re catching steam at the most important time of the year," senior defender Chase Gasper said.

Ravens were missing a lot of folks today. WR Michael Crabtree, RB Alex Collins, RB Gus Edwards, G Marshal Yanda, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Tavon Young, S Tony Jefferson, S Eric Weddle, DB/LB Anthony Levine Sr., OLB Tim Williams also didn't show. A mix of injuries and days off.

John Brown in September: 338 yards. John Brown in October: 248 yards. John Brown in November: 63 yards. John Brown today: “When I sit back and think about it, November has kind of been like a down month for me." bsun.md/2DQAucg (via @EdwardLeeSun )

Ravens RB Alex Collins (foot), RB Gus Edwards (ankle), S Tony Jefferson (ankle),
LB/DB Anthony Levine Sr. (ankle), OLB Tim Williams (illness), CB Tavon Young (groin), CB Jimmy Smith (illness) and QB Joe Flacco (right hip) missed practice with injuries/illness today.

RB Gus Edwards' ankle injury is worth monitoring, but the Ravens have good depth behind him, even with Alex Collins (foot) hurting. RT James Hurst (back) also was limited, but that's an improvement on not practicing.

Tucker won for September and November. Stephen Gostkowski won for October. Naturally, Chris Boswell leads in Pro Bowl voting.

Ravens K Justin Tucker named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month. twitter.com/NFL345/status/…

Ravens OC Marty Mornhinweg on soft-spoken RB Gus Edwards: “Man alive, I haven’t heard him speak very much!”

“Man alive!” count for Marty Mornhinweg at today’s presser: 3.

Joe Flacco was back at practice today.

Joe Flacco returned to practice Thursday. He's near the end of his timetable for recovery. But Lamar Jackson is healthier and undefeated as a starter. So what now? We probably won't know until Friday. bsun.md/2P8RFaT

Ravens CB Jimmy Smith on what makes Falcons WR Julio Jones special: “I think the fact that somebody created him in a lab maybe. You get a guy that’s 6-3, runs a 4.3, weighs 220, and can stop on a dime like that, he’s a freak of nature athletically.”

Not a great NFL slate on CBS this Sunday, but this is a helpful explanation for why Jim Nantz and Tony Romo are calling Ravens vs. Falcons in Atlanta.

Ravens QB Joe Flacco (right hip) was limited in practice today. RB Gus Edwards (ankle), RB Gus Edwards (ankle), RT James Hurst (back), LB/DB Anthony Levine Sr. (ankle) and CB Tavon Young were also limited.

S Tony Jefferson (ankle) and WR John Brown (vet day) did not practice.

Matthew Judon leads the Ravens in sacks and perhaps self-confidence -- and still wants to play on special teams. bsun.md/2E4irQL (via @ChildsWalker )

Joe Flacco was back at practice for the second straight day. RB Alex Collins (foot) and S Tony Jefferson (ankle) were absent. ILB C.J. Mosley, OLB Terrell Suggs, CB Brandon Carr and S Eric Weddle were also missing, but this could be a day off.

John Harbaugh says Ravens QB Joe Flacco made progress this week but was limited Thursday and Friday. Importantly, no setbacks. Harbaugh says he’s an “option” for Sunday.

Ravens S Tony Jefferson (ankle) is OUT for Sunday's game vs. Atlanta. QB Joe Flacco (right hip) is doubtful. RB Alex Collins (foot), RB Gus Edwards (ankle), LB/DB Anthony Levine Sr. (ankle), OLB Tim Williams (illness) and CB Tavon Young (groin) are questionable.