Ravens running back Bernard Pierce had to take on a larger role Week 2 vs. Cleveland after running back Ray Rice sustained a hip flexor in the fourth quarter. Pierce finished with a team-high 19 carries for 57 yards and one touchdown in a 14-6 win.
Pierce gave the Ravens their first lead of the game when he scored on a 5-yard touchdown run at 5:13 of the third quarter. He had one catch for minus-2 yards and his longest carry went 8 yards.
Pierce will likely be the starter Week 3 vs. Houston, if Rice is unavailable. However, Rice isn't scheduled for an MRI and coach John Harbaugh said the team is "confident and optimistic" about Rice's status.