Chris Givens now listed as starting WR on Ravens' depth chart

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Something quietly changed on the Baltimore Ravens' depth chart during the bye: Chris Givens is now listed as a starting wide receiver alongside Kamar Aiken.

While the depth chart in the team's weekly release is considered unofficial, this is an indication that Givens should be considered the frontrunner over Marlon Brown and Jeremy Ross in taking over Steve Smith's starting spot. Smith, Baltimore's leading receiver, suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the last game and has since been placed on injured reserve.

Chris Givens already has moved up the Ravens' depth chart and established some chemistry with Joe Flacco.Givens was traded on Oct. 3 from the St. Louis Rams…