Mark Ingram

Week 11 vs. Tennessee Titans

Mark Ingram returned to action last week against the Patriots, but gained just 29 total yards on seven touches, including a pair of receptions. Ingram could’ve just been used cautiously coming off an injury, but even before he got hurt, he was averaging only 8.8 touches per game. Until that changes, keep him on the bench. He’s more likely to hurt the value of the other Baltimore running backs, than to become valuable himself.

Week 5 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Mark Ingram scored a touchdown last week, but he had just eight carries and one reception for a total of 37 yards. Ingram is averaging just 9.25 total touches per game this season as part of a three-headed backfield. He also continues to contend with quarterback Lamar Jackson for ground production.

The Bengals are a nice matchup for Ingram, as they rank 21st in aFPA to opposing running backs. However, his lack of workload makes it hard to trust him as anything more than a RB3 or flex option in most leagues. Also, if the Ravens get up early, it could be another Gus Edwards second half. Gus actually led the Ravens with nine rushing attempts last week in a lopsided victory over Washington. Be careful with Ingram.

Week 3 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Mark Ingram had 55 yards and a touchdown on the ground, along with 22 yards on a pair of receptions against the Texans last week in a blowout victory. However, he only had nine of the 12 carries that went to Baltimore running backs and was only in on 42% of the team’s offensive snaps. Part of that can be attributed to the score, as the bulk of Gus Edwards’ 10 carries came in the second half and much of it in the fourth quarter. This happened a lot last year too. The Ravens would get up early, and then it was Gus Edwards time.

This week, Ingram should see a few more snaps against the Chiefs, who are unlikely to fall so far behind like the Texans last week and the Browns in Week 1. Last year, he had 16 carries, 103 yards and three touchdowns against the Chiefs, along with four receptions and 32 yards. While it’s unlikely he’ll repeat that level of performance, he’s a sneaky RB2 option this week. Expect a fun matchup.