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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Gets involved vs. Texans
Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 12:09 PM
Mitchell had 11 carries for 20 yards and added a 28-yard reception in Wednesday's win against the Texans.
Analysis: The rushing output wasn't spectacular, but the rushing volume was noteworthy for Mitchell. They marked his first carries since suffering a season-ending knee injury as a rookie in 2023. He had made three appearances prior to Wednesday but had yet to receive a touch. Mitchell showed off the speed and elusiveness that got people's attention last year when he scooted upfield for a 28-yard gain on his lone reception. Derrick Henry remains the king of the Baltimore backfield and Justice Hill will still have a role once he's able to return, but Mitchell could be an x-factor down the stretch. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Minimal usage in blowout
Fri, Dec 27, 2024, 12:04 PM
Bateman secured his lone target for a 12-yard gain in the Ravens' Christmas Day win over the Texans.
Analysis: The Ravens built an insurmountable lead on the Texans, resulting in the starters taking a breather for much of the fourth quarter. This explains Bateman's 27 snaps, which marked a season-low. Lamar Jackson had just 15 pass attempts and 10 completions, so there simply weren't many opportunities available for any Ravens pass catcher. Bateman and the Ravens return home to face the Browns in Week 18 with a chance to clinch the AFC North. |
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Isaiah Likely Isaiah Likely Maximizes one catch Wednesday
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 9:26 PM
Likely secured his only target for a nine-yard touchdown in the Ravens' 31-2 win over the Texans on Wednesday.
Analysis: Likely found the end zone for the second time in four days on his late second-quarter scoring grab. The second-year tight end hasn't eclipsed 38 receiving yards in five straight contests, but he's capable of emerging in the Ravens' highly efficient and versatile offense in any given game. |
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Zay Flowers Zay Flowers Two catches in Week 17 win
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 9:22 PM
Flowers secured two of five targets for 31 yards in the Ravens' 31-2 win over the Texans on Wednesday.
Analysis: Flowers tied Mark Andrews and Derrick Henry for the team lead in receptions while checking in second in receiving yards. The talented wideout also set the pace in targets on an afternoon where Lamar Jackson attempted just 15 passes. Flowers saw a streak of games with over 50 receiving yards snapped at four, but he'll take a career-best 1,047 receiving yards into a Week 18 home matchup against the Browns on Jan. 5. |
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Mark Andrews Mark Andrews Another TD grab Wednesday
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 9:13 PM
Andrews brought in both targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 31-2 win over the Texans on Wednesday.
Analysis: Andrews led the Ravens in receiving yards due to his 67-yard grab late in the first half that moved Baltimore into the red zone and set up a nine-yard touchdown catch by fellow tight end Isaiah Likely. Andrews' yardage total tied the season high he'd set in Week 10, and his one-yard touchdown catch in the latter portion of the third quarter extended his streak with a scoring reception to five. Andrews and the Ravens will wrap up the regular season with a Week 18 home date against the Browns on Sunday, Jan. 5. |
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Derrick Henry Derrick Henry Another elite rushing performance
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 7:52 PM
Henry rushed 27 times for 147 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 18 yards in the Ravens' 31-2 win over the Texans on Wednesday.
Analysis: Just four days after trampling the Steelers defense to the tune of 162 yards, Henry nearly matched the elite output in a victory over another AFC contender. The only true blemish on the bruising veteran's afternoon was the fact he was dropped for a safety early in the second quarter. Otherwise, Henry was brilliant while snapping a four-game touchdown drought and adding to the second-best rushing yardage total of his career with the second consecutive prolific performance, which pushed his season tally to 1,783 heading into a Week 18 home regular-season finale against the Browns on Sunday, Jan. 5. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Sets all-time QB rushing record
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 7:08 PM
Jackson completed 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed four times for 87 yards and another score in the Ravens' 31-2 win over the Texans on Wednesday.
Analysis: Jackson's contributions through the air were modest thanks to Derrick Henry and the defense doing the heavy lifting. However, Jackson made the most of his sparse opportunities as a passer, connecting with Isaiah Likely (nine yards) and Mark Andrews (one yard) for his pair of touchdown passes and also recording a 48-yard rush TD with a career-best top speed of 21.25 mph on his way to setting the all-time record for career rushing yards by a quarterback (6,110). Jackson and the offense appear to be peaking at the right time, considering Henry's production on the ground the last two games and Jackson's elite 27:2 TD:INT since Week 7. The Ravens will close out the regular season at home against the Browns on Sunday, Jan. 5. |
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Rasheen Ali Rasheen Ali Out due to hip injury
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 6:08 PM
Ali won't return to Wednesday's game at Houston due to a hip injury.
Analysis: With Justice Hill (concussion) sidelined Wednesday, Ali got the first RB touch that didn't go to starter Derrick Henry, but that carry went for minus-3 yards, and his only other contribution was a 23-yard return on the opening kickoff. Ali will have plenty of time to recover for the Ravens' season finale on either Jan. 4 or 5 against the Browns. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Will play against Houston
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 3:14 PM
Mitchell is active for Wednesday's game against the Texans, Clifford Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Mitchell has been a healthy inactive for the Ravens' last three games, but he will suit up Christmas Day due to Justice Hill being ruled out with a concussion. Baltimore has opted for rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali to serve as the third-string running back behind Derrick Henry and Hill over its last three games, so Ali could settle into the No. 2 role ahead of Mitchell on Wednesday. Mitchell is also likely to be involved on special teams as a kickoff returner. |
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Zay Flowers Zay Flowers Active for Week 17
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 2:07 PM
Flowers (shoulder) is listed as active for Wednesday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Flowers took a questionable tag into Wednesday after he was listed as a non-participant on practice reports issued Sunday and Monday and a limited participant Tuesday. With his availability for the Christmas Day game now confirmed, Flowers is in line to remain a key target for quarterback Lamar Jackson in Week 17, barring any in-game setbacks. To date, Flowers has recorded a team-high 71 catches (on 109 targets) for 1,016 yards to go along with four touchdowns through 15 appearances. |
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Zay Flowers Zay Flowers Expected to play against Houston
Wed, Dec 25, 2024, 7:47 AM
Flowers (shoulder) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Wednesday against the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant on injury reports issued Sunday and Monday, Flowers was upgraded to limited participation Tuesday. Though Flowers looks like he's trending toward playing Wednesday, official word on his status won't arrive until Baltimore posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Anthony Miller Anthony Miller Elevated for Christmas Day
Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 3:26 PM
The Ravens elevated Miller from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Analysis: Miller was elevated for the Ravens' Week 16 win over the Steelers, though he played just one snap on offense. However, he could see more offensive snaps Wednesday due to Nelson Agholor (concussion) being ruled out, and Miller would be in line for even more playing time if Zay Flowers (shoulder) is not cleared to play. |
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Justice Hill Justice Hill Missing Christmas Day game
Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 3:03 PM
The Ravens have ruled Hill (concussion) out for Wednesday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Hill was knocked out of Saturday's 34-17 win over the Steelers after his head hit the turf violently when he was brought down on a 25-yard run in the second quarter. Unsurprisingly, Hill was unable to clear the five-step concussion protocol on a short week, and he'll miss his first game of the season Wednesday. With Hill sidelined, Rasheen Ali and Keaton Mitchell will be the available depth options in the backfield behind starter Derrick Henry. |
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Nelson Agholor Nelson Agholor Missing second straight game
Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 2:59 PM
Agholor (concussion) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Agholor will miss his second straight contest due to the concussion, after he was placed in the NFL's five-step protocol following the Ravens' Dec. 15 win over the Giants. He wasn't able to log any practice activity this week before being ruled out, but Agholor should be helped by the lengthier turnaround for the Ravens' regular-season finale Jan. 5 versus the Browns. Agholor's absence for Wednesday's contest will likely pave the way for Tylan Wallace to earn more snaps as the team's No. 3 receiver, assuming Zay Flowers (shoulder) -- who is listed as questionable -- is able to play. |
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Zay Flowers Zay Flowers Gets questionable tag for Christmas
Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 2:54 PM
Flowers (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant on the Ravens' first two Week 17 practice reports, Flowers upgraded to limited activity Tuesday but will still carry a designation into the Christmas Day contest. Fortunately, the Ravens and Texans are playing in the second game of the Week 17 slate, giving fantasy managers who are planning on deploying Flowers in lineups plenty of alternatives in the event he can't suit up for the first time all season. Official word on Flowers' status will arrive when Baltimore posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Wednesday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Nelson Agholor Nelson Agholor No practice Monday
Mon, Dec 23, 2024, 5:33 PM
Agholor (concussion) was a non-participant at Monday's practice.
Analysis: Agholor has been in the concussion protocol for nearly a week, but with no on-field work to speak of yet, he appears to be trending toward a second straight absence Wednesday in Houston. Tuesday's injury report could provide some clarity in that regard, but with Zay Flowers also not practicing this week due to a shoulder issue, Rashod Bateman, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker and Steven Sims are the healthy wide receivers on the Ravens' active roster. |
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Justice Hill Justice Hill Doesn't practice Monday
Mon, Dec 23, 2024, 5:28 PM
Hill (concussion) didn't practice Monday.
Analysis: Hill sustained a concussion Saturday against the the Steelers when his head hit the ground hard as he was tackled at the end of a 25-yard run. With no activity to speak of since then, he seems to be trending toward his first absence of the season Wednesday at Houston. Tuesday's injury report may provide clarity on that front, but rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali and Keaton Mitchell are lined up for complementary reps behind starter Derrick Henry if Hill isn't able to suit up Week 17. |
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Steven Sims Steven Sims Claimed by Baltimore
Mon, Dec 23, 2024, 4:39 PM
The Ravens claimed Sims off waivers from Houston on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Sims has found his new squad just three days after being waived by the Texans. The sixth-year pass catcher served more of a special teams role with Houston across his seven games this season. He may assume a similar role at least to start with the Ravens, but wide receivers Zay Flowers (shoulder) and Nelson Agholor (concussion) both being questionable ahead of Wednesday's outing could open up more opportunities for Sims. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Notches eighth touchdown
Mon, Dec 23, 2024, 2:00 PM
Bateman caught one of three targets for 14 yards and a touchdown Saturday against the Steelers.
Analysis: Though listed on the injury report with a foot injury going into the game, Bateman was able to play a healthy 81 percent of the snaps. He also notched his eighth touchdown of the season, adding to his career year. His eight touchdowns tie him for ninth in the league. Bateman and the Ravens have a quick turnaround as they will face the Texans in Houston on Christmas Day. |
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Zay Flowers Zay Flowers Sits out practice Monday
Mon, Dec 23, 2024, 1:39 PM
Flowers (shoulder) is not participating in practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Flowers also was listed as a non-participant on Sunday's estimated practice report, after he caught five of eight targets for 100 yards in Saturday's 34-17 win over the Steelers. Coach John Harbaugh has offered optimism that the second-year pro will be able to suit up Wednesday on the road against Houston, but it looks as though Flowers may have to participate in at least a limited capacity Tuesday in order to be cleared for Week 17 action. |
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