Flacco suffered a concussion on a hard hit by Miami linebacker Kiko Alonso in the second quarter of Baltimore 's 40-0 victory Thursday night. Flacco is still under concussion protocol and will continue to be evaluated as the week progresses.
Flacco was at the Ravens' practice facility over the weekend and Harbaugh said the veteran quarterback has "zero" concussion symptoms.
"I think there's a good chance he'll play," Harbaugh said at his Monday press conference.
Baltimore is 4-4 and in the middle of the AFC playoff race. Harbaugh estimates the team needs at least 10 wins to avoid missing the postseason for the fourth time in five years.
This means a victory over the Titans would be another huge step for accomplishing that goal.
The Ravens have a bye following the game in Tennessee. Harbaugh dismissed the notion of keeping Flacco on the bench for some extra rest.
Furthermore, Harbaugh expects Flacco to attend regular meetings this week as the team prepares for the Titans.
"If he's ready, he is playing," Harbaugh said.
Flacco missed all of training camp with an ailing back and has struggled at times this season. He has thrown for 1,290 yards with six touchdowns and eight interceptions and has a 72.3 passer rating.
Ryan Mallett would get the start for Baltimore if Flacco is not cleared to play. Mallett went 3 of 7 for 20 yards with a touchdown against Miami when Flacco left with the injury.
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