  Joe Flacco does not need an MRI  The Baltimore Ravens were
able to escape last night’s game against the Detroit Lions with
a win on another amazing game-winning field goal by Justin
Tucker, who continues to produce wonders. They were also able to
escape without a significant injury to franchise quarterback Joe
Flacco, who went down hard in the fourth quarter after absorbing
a nasty-looking hit to his left knee from Lions linebacker
DeAndre Levy. Flacco was able to stay in for the rest of the
game, and that was the first indication that nothing was amiss
despite the scary-looking play.  Now, ESPN’s Ed Werder
reports that Flacco’s knee injury isn’t serious and that he
won’t even need an MRI today following the game. This confirms
that Flacco dodged a significant injury, which is obviously
terrific news for both him and the Ravens. They are still locked
in a huge battle with the Miami Dolphins for the AFC East’s
final playoff bid, but following in the Dolphins footsteps and
beating the New England Patriots thi