Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is undergoing surgery on his high-ankle sprain today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports.

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Andrews likely is out for the year, Garafolo added, with an outside chance of returning if Baltimore makes a deep playoff run. As we reported Monday, Coach John Harbaugh kept the door open for that possibility when he said “it wasn’t as bad as initially feared” immediately after the game after the MRI delivered “some optimism.” It looks like Andrews can be dropped in redraft leagues.

The Ravens aren’t closing the door on the possibility of tight end Mark Andrews returning to the lineup this season.

Andrews suffered a cracked fibula along with damage to ankle ligaments.

“Nothing’s completely definitive yet,” Harbaugh said. “My understanding is, in talking with our trainer and the doctors, it wasn’t as bad as initially feared after the game. . . . It’s a little cleaner than they thought based on the MRI. He’s gonna be involved with Dr. Anderson down there in Carolina next few days. We’ll know more There might be an outside chance he could get back at some point in time. We’ll just have to see how that goes and I don’t want to say that’s definitive by any stretch, but there is some optimism.” The story went on to

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The story went on to say Andrews is still out indefinitely and it wasn't specific about when a possible return could be. At this point, it's hard to believe Andrews would make it back for the current fantasy season, but it seems possible if the Ravens make a long playoff run, Andrews could join them at some point. Just in case, owners may not want to completely cut ties with Andrews just yet, and if you can stash him on an IR spot, that may be the best move. Those without IR spots may want to still hold him and feel out any more news. At this point of the fantasy season, roster spots are valuable, however.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh says TE Mark Andrews has a very serious, season-ending ankle injury.

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Likely will enter the streaming realm, and could be a consistent producer by the end of the year.

Ravens TE Mark Andrews (quad) was a full participant today, an indication that -- while he is questionable -- the plan is for him to play.

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Much like with fellow elite TE Travis Kelce, if Andrews is in the lineup, you're starting him. Even if he's limited in Week 2, his upside is far greater than almost any other option in the league. If nothing pops up over the next two days, Andrews should be in your lineup.

Ravens TE Mark Andrews is expected to return to practice Wednesday.

Related players: Isaiah Likely

As the post went on to say, Andrews has missed six straight practices. HC Jim Harbaugh was quoted in the post as saying, “We’re still on 'don’t push the panic button’'.” If Andrews can't go in Week 1, Likely would be in store for a potentially huge workload, but it looks like Andrews is at least trending in the right direction.

The Ravens ruled out Isaiah Likely for Week 12 against the Jaguars with an ankle injury.

Likely was a late injury add on Friday with an ankle injury and was originally listed as questionable for Sunday. The Ravens have downgraded him and he will be out. Josh Oliver will step in as the No. 2 tight end behind Mark Andrews, who is our No. 2 tight end for this week behind Travis Kelce.

Ravens TE Mark Andrews did not practice Wednesday, the team’s first full practice since the bye. Andrews has been sidelined since injuring his shoulder against Tampa Bay on Oct. 27.

Good news for Baltimore: RB Gus Edwards (hamstring) returned to practice after missing last game.

Related players: Isaiah Likely, Kenyan Drake

The Andrews' news is a bit concerning coming off a bye week, so he's worth keeping an eye on as the week goes on. If he can't go, Likely would get the nod. He caught just one pass filling in for Andrews Week 9, but it was a TD catch. Likely had a 6-77-1 line in Week 8 after Andrews got hurt. At RB, Edwards' return would cut into Drake's workload after he scored two TDs back in Week 9. Drake would likely move to a change of pace role and get the passing down work while Edwards would probably see the early down carries.

John Harbaugh said TE Mark Andrews, like many of the Ravens injured players, has a “really good chance” of playing Sunday against the Panthers.

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Andrews would be a welcome addition to the lineup after Lamar Jackson threw for just 133 yards in Week 9 against the Saints. If Andrews can't go, Likely would get the start at TE. When Andrews went down in Week 8, Likely finished with a line of 6-77-1 in that contest, but Likely caught just one ball in Week 9 for a 24-yard TD. He was targeted five times which led all Raven receivers.

For the second straight day, TE Mark Andrews (shoulder, knee) and RB Gus Edwards (hamstring) did not practice.

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Isaiah Likely is looking more and more like he should be in fantasy consideration for Monday Night Football, even if Andrews plays. As for the backfield, Kenyan Drake would take over lead back duties if Edwards were to miss, and would be an RB2.

Head coach Harbaugh said that Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman don’t have serious injuries.

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Andrews was seeing his typical elite usage —five targets on nine routes— before leaving the game with a shoulder issue in the second quarter. Isaiah Likely then took the reins and delivered a 6-77-1 line while leading the team in routes run (35). As for Rashod Bateman, he didn't last much longer and has now become a frustrating fantasy asset, having failed to eclipse 50 yards receiving since Week 3. We'll need to keep an eye on both Andrews and Bateman on practice reports ahead of Week 9.