The Ravens found a spark in the running game last week by inserting Terrance West into the starting lineup.
West made a case to seize the starting job by putting up 113 rushing yards and a touchdown, and the Ravens responded by cutting former starter Justin Forsett two days later.
But West’s spot atop the depth chart is by no means guaranteed, and now he’ll have to compete with rookie Kenneth Dixon who is healthy again after missing the first four games with a knee injury. Dixon returned to practice last week, and all indications are that he’s ready to make his NFL debut Sunday against Washington.