Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is NOT practicing today.

Also not practicing: WR Rashod Bateman (ankle), RB Justice Hill, CB Marlon Humphrey (finger), ILB Jay Higgins (knee).

Related Players: Tyler Huntley

It's still early in the week but this is not the news the Ravens or fantasy managers wanted to see. We'd expect Snoop Huntley to grab another start, but he wasn't especially fantasy relevant in his two starts this season. He'd be a deep 2QB play if he ends up getting the nod.

Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman sustained a high-ankle sprain to his right ankle, coach John Harbaugh said during his Monday news conference. He did not have a definitive answer for what the timeline to return might look like but said, “I think he’s going to be OK.”

Bateman was seen wearing a boot in the visiting locker room after the game. The story said Bateman curled back toward the ball, jetted inside and made a diving effort toward the goal line before Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers yanked him to the turf. Bateman told Martin he “doesn’t expect to miss too much time,” according to the story. But, we know we can't trust players when it comes to injury timelines. Bateman is in doubt for Week 11.

John Harbaugh said players understand that “the ball goes where it goes based on the reads,” but admitted that making sure everyone is getting a chance is something they are “kind of grappling with” at this point in the season.

“That’s kind of a blessing, but it’s also a dilemma, and we’re working through it, but hopefully it’s a tiny dilemma that puts a lot of points on the board,” Harbaugh said, via a transcript from the team. “That’s what we’re hoping for.”

Related players: Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins

Owners of Andrews, Bateman and Hopkins are waiting for their breakouts despite the Ravens offense putting up a lot of points. To maybe make things worse, the story points out Isaiah Likely should be on his way back soon after missing the first two weeks. So far Andrews has just two catches and Bateman four. Hopkins has played just 28 snaps thus far over two weeks. The Ravens take on the Lions and more points could be on the way, but it will be tough to trust those who haven't produced yet in the Ravens offense in your fantasy lineups.

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) is officially out again Sunday vs. Cleveland. WR Rashod Bateman (personal) is good to go.

Related Players: Zay Flowers, DeAndre Hopkins, Mark Andrews

Andrews disappointed in Week 1, but we've been here before. His efficiency in the red zone makes him a top-7 (at least) option in any given week, particularly with Likely out.

Consider Bateman a boom/bust WR4 option in Week 2.

Five-time Pro-Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins reached agreement today on a one-year, $5 million deal that could get up to $6 million with the Baltimore Ravens.

Related Players: Rashod Bateman, Zay Flowers, Devontez Walker

This would have been a massive splash a few short years ago, but it doesn't have quite the same impact heading into 2025. If anything, it only boxes out Bateman from duplicating his surprising 45-756-9 effort from last year. Flowers remains a WR2, while Hopkins and Bateman will battle it out somewhere in the WR4 range.

For Baltimore-Houston:
— Ravens WR Zay Flowers, questionable with a shoulder injury, is expected to play.
— Texans WR Diontae Johnson, just acquired via waivers, is planning to make his Houston debut in Week 18 vs. the Titans. Today is too quick.

Related Players: Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace

This is a nice Christmas Day matchup for Flowers, so keep him locked into WR2 range if he's ready by kickoff.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman, who was spotted today with a boot on his injured foot, did not practice today and is officially questionable for Saturday vs. Pittsburgh.

Related Players: Zay Flowers, Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace

It would be a bummer for Bateman if he were to miss, as he's having a career year as Lamar Jackson's favorite deep threat. This could end up bumping Flowers' target share a bit, which would make him closer to a WR2 than a mid-tier WR3.

Ravens EVP and GM Eric DeCosta announced that Diontae Johnson’s one-game suspension stemmed from the wide receiver refusing to enter Sunday’s game against the Eagles.

Related Players: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor, Devontez Walker

Yikes. If you haven't already, Johnson is completely free to be dropped to waiver wires for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Harbaugh said that Rashod Bateman has a sore knee and he's getting treatment.
"It's not a long-term thing."

Related players: Diontae Johnson, Nelson Agholor, Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Justice Hill

There was no other timetable, according to the post. It's possible Bateman is good to go in Week 15, after the bye this week. If Bateman misses time, it's not likely another WR steps up as a fantasy factor at this point, especially with Andrews, Likely and Hill combining for 21 targets against the Eagles this past week.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman left Sunday’s game against the Eagles with a knee injury.

Bateman ended up not seeing a single target Sunday in a game where six different Ravens receivers have caught at least one pass.