Willis McGahee expects Rice to play Sunday

Ray Rice wasn’t talking during the Ravens’ open locker room session before Wednesday’s practice, but the man who figures to play a significant role in the team’s showdown with the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday said he anticipates that Rice will play.

“Ray’s a competitor, so I doubt he’s going to sit this game out,” Willis McGahee said. “That’s the kind of person that he is.”

Asked again if he thought Rice would play despite a bruised right knee, McGahee replied, “As far as I know. I don’t know what’s going on with him, but as far as I know, he was in the meetings with us. So why wouldn’t he?”

If Rice is unavailable because of the knee injury, McGahee and fullback Le’Ron McClain figure to split time at tailback, but McGahee could get the lion’s share of reps. McGahee said he’s ready for the opportunity.

“I’m pretty sure I’m up for the challenge,” he said. “If my number is called, I’ll step up to the plate.”

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(baltimoresun.com)