Ravens running game vs. Colts run defense

The Ravens could not get their running game untracked against the Broncos, who crowded the line of scrimmage and dared Jackson to beat them deep. They averaged a season-worst 3.4 yards per carry and needed a Jackson run on an otherwise meaningless final play to extend their streak of 100-yard games to 43. That decision by coach John Harbaugh led to a public war of words with Denver coach Vic Fangio. Harbaugh benched Ty’Son Williams (6.1 yards per carry) against the Broncos, opting to go with Latavius Murray, Le’Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman. The veteran trio combined for just 74 yards on 23 carries, with Murray carrying the heaviest load. Will Harbaugh go back to Williams against the Colts? Jackson (279 yards, 6.6. yards per carry) was dealing with a sore back going into the Broncos game and carried a season-low seven times for 28 yards. He will face sturdy Colts run defense that held the Ravens to 110 yards on the ground last season. Leonard leads the way, but defensive tackle Tyquan Lewis and rookie defensive end Kwity Paye (who’s battling an ankle injury) have also played well against the run. The Colts limited the Dolphins to 35 rushing yards after allowing 180 the previous week in a loss to Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans. EDGE: Ravens