Report: Joe Flacco to play against New England Patriots

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will play against the New England Patriots barring any setbacks, according to a report.

The 28-year-old sustained a reported mild MCL sprain when he was hit low on the leg in his side's win over the Detroit Lions on Monday.

Flacco was placed as questionable on his side's injury report but is almost certain to start at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday unless the problems worsens, report ProFootballTalk.com.

The Ravens are 8-6 in their season going into week 16.