The Ravens certainly hope the bye week won't be a time to say good-bye to their playoff chances.
That's why it was a relief to again say hello to quarterback Joe Flacco and return specialist Devin Hester, both of whom returned to the practice field Oct. 21.
Missing a sixth straight practice through two weeks -- and likely to sit out another game -- are linebackers Elvis Dumervil (foot), C.J. Mosley (thigh) and Terrell Suggs (biceps), as well as wideout Steve Smith Sr. (ankle).