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No team likes to use injuries as an excuse for subpar play and few of us like to accept it as one but that doesn't mean hurt players don't have an effect on results. They certainly have for the Baltimore Ravens through the first seven games which means this week's practices have been full of good news. Jonathan Ogden and Adam Terry, the opening day offensive tackles, have each participated in practice all week and appear set to reclaim their positions for Monday night's game with the Steelers. They will be joined on the frontline by starting center Mike Flynn, who played in the last game before the bye but wasn't quite 100% thanks to a sprained knee.
Having an intact offensive line can only help Steve McNair, returning from his own injury problems, and Willis McGahee against the fierce Steeler defense. Todd Heap, who has missed two of the last three games, isn't guaranteed to be back in action but if he plays the Ravens offense will be stronger than its been at any point this season. That doesn't make it a particularly dangerous unit but it is a much better one than the Ravens have been playing with thus far.
On the other side of the ball Trevor Pryce is expected to play during passing situations which is a boon to a pass rush that hasn't lived up to expectations since he broke his wrist during the season's second game. Dwan Edwards will still start but Pryce's return should have a domino effect that strengthens the entire defense because offenses will need to pay him attention. Chris McAlister missed the Buffalo game and is yet to practice but hopes to be ready for Monday's game. The return of McAlister and Pryce would make the Ravens pass defense a formidable challenge for Ben Roethlisberger.
None of the returns will do anything to help Brian Billick call plays nor will they make McNair avoid the turnovers that have marred his starts. They will help the Ravens efforts at Heinz Field and beyond, however, and could provide them with a lift back into the thick of the playoff race.
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