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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Week 18 status TBD
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:46 PM
Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Jackson's (back) status for next Sunday's game against the Steelers is to be determined, but the Ravens should have a better idea Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jackson didn't practice at all last week, but Harbaugh did say the quarterback felt a lot better at the end of the week than he did immediately following the Week 16 defeat to the Patriots. Jackson is dealing with a lower-back contusion. Tyler Huntley started in Jackson's place Saturday against the Packers and was efficient handing the ball off to Derrick Henry. Huntley also completed 16 of 20 passes for 107 yards and one touchdown, adding 60 rushing yards of his own on eight attempts. |
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Rasheen Ali Rasheen Ali Used in passing game vs Packers
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 9:15 AM
Ali had two catches for eight yards on three targets Saturday against the Packers.
Analysis: Ali was shut out of the rushing rotation Saturday as Derrick Henry and Keaton Mitchell took all the carries among running backs. He had three targets, though, which wasa respectable share considering Baltimore only threw the ball 20 times. Ali seems to have carved out a role as a pass-catching specialist out of the backfield but Baltimore is not using him as a rusher. He has just six carries for 24 yards on the season. |
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DeAndre Hopkins DeAndre Hopkins No catches vs Packers
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 9:03 AM
Hopkins was held catchless on one target Saturday against the Packers.
Analysis: Baltimore had a run-heavy game plan Saturday with 53 rush attempts compared to just 20 attempts through the air. Hopkins' snap share dipped relative to recent weeks when he'd been playing roughly one-third of the snaps; he played just 25 percent of the snaps against the Packers. Hopkins hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 2 and has just one game with more than two receptions this season. Baltimore seems to have unlocked a new offensive philosophy that leans on Derrick Henry, so targets could be limited again in Week 18, whether it's Lamar Jackson or Tyler Huntley behind center. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Makes one catch vs Packers
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 8:57 AM
Bateman had a seven-yard reception on one target in Saturday's win over the Packers.
Analysis: Bateman continues to see a healthy snap share (53% in Week 17), but his target share remains limited. He has three catches for 30 yards on seven targets in four games since suffering an ankle injury in Week 10 that cost him two weeks. In fairness, Baltimore only asked Tyler Huntley to throw it 20 times in Saturday's win as it leaned heavily on Derrick Henry and the run game. The leading receiver, Zay Flowers, topped out with four catches for 30 yards. If Lamar Jackson is out or limited for Week 18, there may not be much passing volume to go around for players like Bateman. |
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Isaiah Likely Isaiah Likely Posts 27 yards in Saturday victory
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 8:26 PM
Likely caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in Baltimore's 41-24 win over Green Bay on Saturday.
Analysis: After being blanked for zero catches in back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16 against the Bengals and Patriots, Likely was back involved in the offense. However, he's topped 30 receiving yards in a game just twice all season and has scored just one touchdown. Likely will be a touchdown-or-bust bet against the Steelers in next Sunday's pivotal Week 18 matchup for the AFC North title. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Expected back for Week 18
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:21 AM
Jackson (back) is considered likely to return to action for the Ravens' Week 18 game against the Steelers next Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After bruising his back in the first half of the Ravens' Week 16 loss to the Patriots, Jackson was unable to practice in any fashion during Week 17 before being listed doubtful ahead of Saturday's game in Green Bay. He was ultimately inactive ahead of the Ravens' eventual 41-24 win over the Packers, resulting in Tyler Huntley drawing the start at quarterback. With the win keeping the 8-8 Ravens' playoff hopes alive, Jackson will turn his focus toward getting healthy for a Week 18 matchup that will decide the AFC North champion, if the Steelers aren't able to clinch the division title Sunday with a win over the Browns. Assuming Jackson is able to resume practicing as at least a limited participant during the upcoming week, he should get the green light to play in the regular-season finale. |
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Derrick Henry Derrick Henry Carries Baltimore to victory
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 10:28 PM
Henry rushed the ball 36 times for 216 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday's 41-24 win over the Packers.
Analysis: The Ravens were likely to rely on their run game in the absence of Lamar Jackson (back), though his effectiveness combined with game script led to a particularly impressive showing. He set a new career high with 36 rushing attempts, and he also surpassed 200 rushing yards for the first time since Week 8 of the 2022 campaign, thanks to long rushes of 30 and 25 yards -- the latter of which went for a touchdown. Henry found the end zone three additional times, matching his career high of four touchdowns, with the previous performance coming in Week 14 of the 2018 season. His vintage showing kept the Ravens' playoff hopes alive and marked his fifth straight game with at least 100 yards from scrimmage. |
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Tylan Wallace Tylan Wallace Healthy scratch
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Wallace (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Wallace has participated in 13 games this season, collecting four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The Ravens will stick with a wide receiver corps of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester for Sunday night's contest that could eliminate them from playoff contention. |
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Tyler Huntley Tyler Huntley In line to start for Jackson
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:40 PM
With Lamar Jackson (back) inactive, Huntley is slated to start Saturday night's game against the Packers, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Huntley will be making his second start of the season, with Cooper Rush in line to back him up Saturday. While filling in for Jackson in Week 8, Huntley completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown and added 53 yards on eight carries in a 30-16 win over the Bears. This time around, in a game the Ravens need to win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, the veteran signal-caller offers an alternative for those who would normally rely on Jackson in their fantasy lineups, are in Superflex formats or are otherwise in need of QB help in Week 17. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Officially inactive Saturday
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:33 PM
Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Packers.
Analysis: After being deemed a non-participant in practice Tuesday through Thursday, Jackson was listed as doubtful for the contest. Now that Jackson has been made inactive, Tyler Huntley will draw the start in a game that the 7-8 Ravens need to win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Jackson's next chance to see game action will arrive in a Week 18 matchup against the Steelers that could decide the AFC North title, pending this weekend's results. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Doubtful for Saturday's game
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 4:29 PM
Jackson (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Jackson was deemed a non-participant in practice Tuesday through Thursday and now is trending toward being unavailable for Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET contest. If that ends up being the case, Adam Schefter of ESPN indicates that Tyler Huntley would be in line to start at QB for 7-8 Baltimore versus 9-5-1 Green Bay this weekend. Per Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site, Jackson is dealing with a painful deep tissue contusion that's affecting his back, and the QB has been working all week to loosen it up. While Jackson's official 'doubtful' status points to Huntley getting his second start of the season, coach John Harbaugh has left the door slightly ajar for Jackson, noting that the star signal-caller doesn't need to practice to play if his back issue allows. "He's practiced and played a lot of football; he's won a lot of games for us," Harbaugh said. "If he can go, he will go. You can bet on that." In any case, look for added context regarding Jackson's Week 17 status to arrive late Friday or early Saturday via national reporters such as Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Good to go Week 17
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 3:59 PM
Mitchell (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Mitchell was limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to a calf injury, but his ability to log a full session Wednesday puts him on track to play against the Packers on Saturday. The third-year pro has served in a backup role in the backfield behind Derrick Henry, though the former has logged at least eight carries in each of the Ravens' last two games. Mitchell has turned 48 carries into 308 yards and a touchdown while adding seven catches (on 10 targets) for 56 yards across 11 regular-season games. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Another absence Wednesday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 12:42 PM
Jackson (back) was absent at Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jackson has yet to mix into any drills since he exited this past Sunday's loss to the Patriots in the second quarter due to what eventually has been described as a back contusion. He thus has just one more chance to practice this week before the Ravens potentially make a ruling on his status for Saturday's game at Green Bay. Tyler Huntley is lined up to start for the Ravens in Week 17 if Jackson ultimately is unable to suit up. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Tending to calf injury
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:34 PM
Mitchell was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a calf injury, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: The Ravens didn't indicate that Mitchell sustained any sort of injury in this past Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots, so the running back's limited session Tuesday could be indicative of an in-practice setback. Regardless, the Ravens will give Mitchell a chance to potentially maintain or increase his practice activity on two more occasions before deciding whether he takes a designation into Sunday's game at Green Bay. If Mitchell isn't available this weekend, Rasheen Ali would have the change-of-pace role all to himself behind Baltimore lead back Derrick Henry. |
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Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson Absent from first Week 17 practice
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:32 PM
Jackson (back) didn't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Throughout the season, Jackson has often received rest days during the Ravens' first practice of a given week, but his absence Tuesday is the result of a legitimate injury. After sustaining a bruised back in the second quarter of this past Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots, Jackson was unable to return to the contest, leaving Tyler Huntley to direct the offense for the rest of the night. The Ravens are viewing Jackson as day-to-day with the hope that he'll be ready to go for this Saturday's game at Green Bay, but he may need to fit in some on-field work Wednesday or Thursday in order to get the green light to play. Per Shaffer, offensive coordinator Todd Monken wouldn't tip his hand regarding who would start under center for Week 17, instead saying that the Ravens have confidence in both Jackson or Huntley. |
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Derrick Henry Derrick Henry Missed final drive due to rotation
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:23 PM
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Henry's absence during the final drive of Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots was due to a planned "rotation," Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Henry had built steam by the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss, in which he logged 18 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns while also losing one fumble. Nonetheless, it was Keaton Mitchell who started the entirety of Baltimore's final drive, within which he rushed twice for four yards. On the night, Mitchell had nine carries for 13 yards. Harbaugh's statement at least confirms that Henry didn't miss the final drive due to any sort of injury, but fantasy managers would certainly prefer Henry's utilization to have spanned the final stretches of a must-win contest in which he averaged 7.1 YPC. Harbaugh noted that in retrospect he "would rather have had [Henry] starting the [final] drive." The veteran RB will look to remain impactful as the Ravens fight to stick around in the AFC playoff picture on the road against Green Bay on Saturday. |
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Rasheen Ali Rasheen Ali Catches two passes in loss
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:14 PM
Ali caught both of his targets for two yards during Sunday night's 28-24 loss to the Patriots. He also returned one kickoff for 29 yards.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Marshall has become more involved in Baltimore's passing game over the last three weeks, catching six of seven targets for 45 yards and a touchdown during that span. Ali has served as one of the Ravens' top return men this season, tallying 712 kick-return yards over 13 appearances. He's expected to remain a depth option in Baltimore's backfield and the primary kick returner in the Week 17 matchup against the Packers. |
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Isaiah Likely Isaiah Likely Blanks again Sunday
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:08 PM
Likely was not targeted during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: The fourth-year pro from Coastal Carolina has now gone without a target in each of the Ravens' last two games. In 12 contests this season, Likely has caught 22 of 31 targets for 248 yards and one touchdown. He likely won't carry much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Packers, especially if Lamar Jackson (back) is sidelined. |
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Rashod Bateman Rashod Bateman Doesn't catch pass in SNF loss
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 12:46 PM
Bateman failed to reel in either of his two targets in Sunday night's 28-24 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Bateman missed the previous game with an ankle injury but returned to his clear WR2 role behind Zay Flowers against New England. However, Bateman's two targets were three fewer than DeAndre Hopkins, despite Bateman out-snapping Hopkins 38 to 20. After an impressive 2024 season that saw Bateman post a 45-756-9 receiving line, he's caught more than two passes in a game just once this season with a total of two touchdowns. |
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Keaton Mitchell Keaton Mitchell Quiet night in SNF loss
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 12:41 PM
Mitchell rushed nine times for 13 yards in Sunday night's 28-24 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: He wasn't targeted in the passing game and mustered a long run of just five yards. Despite Derrick Henry putting the offense on his back with Lamar Jackson (back) getting injured in the second quarter, it was Mitchell who was in the game late in the fourth quarter after New England pulled to within three points at 24-21. Mitchell gained four yards on two carries, and the offense punted after six plays. Baltimore would go on to lose following a Zay Flowers fumble. Mitchell is averaging a robust 6.4 yards per carry on 48 rushing attempts this season but carries minimal standalone fantasy value with Henry healthy. |
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