Allen Park — The last time Derrick Barnes was on the opposing sideline from quarterback Lamar Jackson it was the linebacker's first college game at Purdue and he didn't even get on the field.
Now a rookie with the Detroit Lions, Barnes appeared to be trending toward the same fate a week ago; a young player still deemed unready for the big stage.
But things have changed in a hurry.
After not playing a defensive snap in Monday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers, Barnes is primed for a big role when the Ravens, led by Jackson, roll into town Sunday.