OWINGS MILLS, Md. http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Ladainian-Tomlinson-Jersey/ . -- Its time to find out how Joe Flacco will respond to taking a hit on his surgically repaired left knee.Flacco will start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night against the Detroit Lions, his first game action since tearing his ACL and MCL nine months ago in a game against the St. Louis Rams.The injury ended Flaccos run of 137 straight starts. Following surgery and intensive rehabilitation, he returned to the practice field on the first day of training camp.Wearing a protective brace on his knee and a red jersey that serves as a do-not-touch warning to his teammates, Flacco has fared well this summer.But he hasnt taken a blow to the knee. How he holds up in the pocket against Detroit is far more significant than completion percentage or touchdown throws.I dont need to get hit, no, Flacco said Thursday. But if I do, its not a bad thing either. Hopefully, its the same as its always been.Flacco is the franchise career leader in yards passing (28,3220, touchdown throws (162) and 300-yard games (26). He was also the Super Bowl MVP in 2012.His value to the Ravens is immeasurable. So someone asked coach John Harbaugh if he was confident Flacco could absorb a shot to the knee on Saturday.If I wasnt, he wouldnt be out there, Harbaugh said.But the coach acknowledged, Football is always risky for everybody. Thats just the way it works. You have to weigh the benefits with the risk.That point is, the Ravens dont want to wait until the Sept. 11 regular season opener against Buffalo to get a read on the status of their most important player.Joes the quarterback. Hes not going to break, Harbaugh said. Hes going to play and were planning on him playing really well, just like he has in practice. But it will be his first game action in a long time. Im sure thats going to be a factor, but Id rather have it in this game than two weeks from now against the Bills.Flacco agreed.I really dont feel like I need to play in (preseason) games to get ready to play Game One, but I want to put myself through that whole process, he said. I just think Ill be better for it. Thats the reason for the whole thing.Flacco said watching the Ravens first two preseason games from the sideline was tough. He probably could have played, but what was the point?None of the starters will participate in the exhibition finale in New Orleans on Sept. 1, so this game will serve as Flaccos only tuneup for his ninth NFL season.Thats really what Im looking forward to, just getting back out there in live action, he said. Being in a real huddle and just seeing everybodys eyes and how excited they are to be out there.Its likely no one in that huddle will be more pumped as the guy calling the plays.Im looking forward to getting out there, Flacco said. Im excited about it. Its been a while obviously. I had to go through a little bit to get here to this point where I can go back out there and play with my guys.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Austin-Seferian-Jenkins-Jersey/ . Soukalova missed only one target and completed the 15-kilometre course in 40 minutes, 32.6 seconds for both victories in this seasons individual discipline. Darya Domracheva of Belarus was second, 34. http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Mike-Pennel-Jersey/ . "Theyve both been real good," said Babcock. "Havent changed our minds." A decision has seemingly been made - Sundays Group B-deciding tilt against Finland ahead - but it could not have been an easy one. Price opened the tournament with a sturdy 19-save performance against the Norwegians, yielding just one goal. http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Lorenzo-Mauldin-Jersey/ . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. BOULDER, Colo. -- In seasons gone by, the Colorado Buffaloes would be playing for nothing more than a little pride at this stage of the year.How those times have dramatically changed for the once downtrodden program. The rise of the No. 21 Buffaloes (6-2, 4-1 Pac-12, No. 15 CFP ) has been one of the more intriguing story lines in college football this season. They were considered a fringe bowl team at best heading into the year and their coach, Mike MacIntyre, on the hot seat.Just look at the Buffaloes now: In control of the Pac-12 South race as they face UCLA (3-5, 1-4) on Thursday night.When I first got here I knew that Colorado was on the up and this year weve proven that were on the rise, senior defensive lineman Jordan Carrell said. We do control our own destiny. We just have to stick to that one-game mindset.No time for slip-ups. Not with so much at stake. First, a Bruins team the Buffaloes havent beaten since joining the conference in 2011. Then, at Arizona, followed by two home games against No. 25 Washington State and No. 16 Utah. After that, a possible trip to the Pac-12 Championship Game.But thats too far down the road to even entertain. UCLA has Colorados undivided attention.I think being ranked is also going to give extra incentive for teams to come out there and give us their best shot, senior quarterback Sefo Liufau said. So each game is critically important. Each game is like a championship game because destiny is in our hands.On offense, the Buffaloes have fared well against UCLA the last two seasons, rolling up 1,054 total yards. It netted them exactly this: A 40-37 double-overtime loss in 2014 and a 35-31 defeat last season in Pasadena.I remember those games vividly, Liufau said. I dont use them as extra motivation.With UCLA standout quarterback Josh Rosen likely sidelined with a shoulder injury, the Colorado defense is bracing for Mike Fafaul, who threw the ball 70 times for 464 yards and five TDs in a 52-45 loss to Utah on Oct. 22.A formidable challenge for a Buffs defense thats ranked 30th in the country against the pass.They will stretch us for sure, so were going to have to play really good coverage, MacIntyre said.Meanwhile, the Bruins are trying to finish up strong aafter dropping three straight. http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Steve-Mclendon-Jersey/. To get a four-game win streak (to close out the season), weve got to go 1-0, Bruins tight end Austin Roberts said. Weve got to get it started this week. Who better than against a great team like Colorado?Things to know in a series the Bruins lead by a 9-2 margin:CLOSING TIME: All five of UCLAs losses this season have been by nine points or less. The Bruins had the ball on the final possession with a chance to tie or take the lead in each of them, including the game against Stanford when Rosens fumble was returned for a TD on the final play. Weve got to be more consistent on offense, Roberts said. We cant start off the game hot with two touchdowns, then go three possessions in a row with three-and-outs and have our defense out there getting tired and gassed.RUNNING ROOM: The Bruins are trying to get the running game on track. Theyre averaging 85.5 yards per game. If you look at our numbers, or our record, it doesnt define who we are, tailback Bolu Olorunfunmi said. Just keep working.KICKING WOES: Colorado kicker Davis Price took over for Diego Gonzalez after Gonzalez tore his Achilles tendon earlier in the season. But Price is still dealing with mono and may not play Thursday. That leaves Chris Graham as option No. 1, followed by punter Alex Kinney. We definitely would like to score more touchdowns than kick field goals, MacIntyre said.ANOTHER RECORD: Liufau will tie the school record for most starts by a Colorado quarterback on Thursday. Hes already set or tied 81 school records. Its a blessing to be able to play so long in college football, Liufau said. But sadly that also means that its almost over.LINDSAY UPDATE: Phillip Lindsay, the tailback with the wild hair and fitting nickname of Tasmanian Devil, is steadily recovering from a tweaked ankle. He leads the Buffaloes in yards rushing (745) and all-purpose yards (998). Hes 100 percent healthy. His hair looks good, too, MacIntyre said. 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