The Baltimore Ravens will lack some speed on Sunday. Rookie wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is not expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals for their Week 6 tilt, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Ravens hoped Brown would be a game-time decision; unfortunately, that's not the case.
Brown injured his ankle during Week 5's overtime win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, he has not practiced.
Brown — the Ravens' first-round selection out of Oklahoma — has been the Ravens top receiver in 2019. The rookie has 21 catches (53.8% catch rate) for 326 yards and three touchdowns on the year. According to Pro Football Reference, he has racked up 12 first downs and 131 yards after the catch.
With Brown out, the Ravens should employ a trio of Willie Snead, Miles Boykin and Seth Roberts on Sunday. Snead has 12 receptions (75% catch rate) for 205 yards and two touchdowns on the year. Boykin, a rookie, has reeled in five catches for 48 yards and two scores. Roberts has seven receptions (70% catch rate) for 83 yards for the season.
Additionally, the Ravens will be without cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) on Sunday. Linebacker Patrick Onwuasor (ankle) and tight end Mark Andrews (shoulder) are listed as questionable for the AFC North bout.
On the other side of the ball, the Bengals will be without their fair share of players. Wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle), defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (thing), offensive tackle Andre Smith (ankle), offensive tackle Cordy Glenn (concussion), defensive end Kerry Wynn (concussion) and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (knee) will not play on Sunday.
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