Ja'Marr Chase returns to practice, Tee Higgins sidelined Thursday

Ravens have four players not present during media viewing of Thursday’s practice:

QB Lamar Jackson (ankle)
OLB Trey Hendrickson (finger)
CB Marlon Humphrey (calf/hamstring)
C Cam Jurgens (concussion)

Hendrickson was observing off to the side.

WR Rashod Bateman (shoulder) is wearing a red non-contact jersey but is participating in individual and team drills.

Related Players: Tyler Huntley, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, Justice Hill

Managers should prepare an alternative because Baltimore plays Sunday night. Friday’s participation and game designation will be important, although Jesse Minter previously said Jackson could play without practicing during the week. Huntley remains a fallback for deep Superflex leagues if he starts.

Commanders WR Stefon Diggs was back at practice Thursday after missing Wednesday with a hamstring injury, according to Tashan Reed. Terry McLaurin, also dealing with a hamstring injury, was absent from Thursday warmups after missing Wednesday. Their official Thursday participation designations remain pending.

Related Players: Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Jayden Daniels

Diggs’s return is encouraging for his availability and Daniels’s receiving options. McLaurin’s second absence adds concern ahead of Sunday. If McLaurin sits, Williams remains a player to consider in deeper leagues. Diggs’s participation level and Friday’s report will help determine confidence in starting him.

Steelers HC Mike McCarthy said WR Michael Pittman Jr. re-injured his foot and now is expected to miss multiple weeks.

Related Players: DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Germie Bernard

We've already seen Wilson notch six targets in four-straight games, so we could expect that usage to continue while Pittman is sidelined. He's an interesting WR4/FLEX play for teams looking to fill some holes over the first bye weeks. Metcalf is a stronger WR2-type.