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Hayden Hurst Garners First Career Rushing Attempt
Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst was not as involved in the offense as much as expected in Week 6 after having a solid week of practice. Hurst, who was on the field for 21 offensive snaps in his NFL debut (Week 5), saw action on just 18 snaps versus the Titans on Sunday. The... Read More
Lamar Jackson Records A Season-Long Run Of 22 Yards
Baltimore Ravens rookie backup quarterback Lamar Jackson continued his apprenticeship against the Titans in Week 6. Jackson, who was behind center for two snaps in the game, scampered for 22 yards on his last play of the game and almost recorded his first touchdown of his NFL career, coming up a yard and a half... Read More
Javorius Allen Touches The Ball Just Four Times
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen registered a season-low four touches against the Titans. Allen, who lost a fumble last week, garnered just one carry and had three receptions for a total of 19 yards from scrimmage in Week 6. He also failed to reach the end zone for a third straight week after posting... Read More
Gus Edwards Tallies 42 Rushing Yards In NFL Debut
Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Gus Edwards garnered 10 attempts for 42 yards in his NFL debut against the Titans. Edwards, who was promoted to the active squad on Saturday, tallied three first downs and a long run of 11 yards. He did not factor at all in the passing game, however. It was a... Read More
John Brown Quiet In Week 6
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown finished with just two catches on three targets for 28 yards versus the Titans in Week 6. All three totals were season lows. However, his 23-yard reception during the Ravens second possession of the game set up running back Alex Collins' first touchdown run of the day. He now has... Read More
Willie Snead Continues To Be Mr. Reliable For The Ravens
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead hauled in seven of his 10 targets for 60 yards against the Titans. All three totals were season highs for the 25-year-old receiver. Snead continues to be quarterback Joe Flacco's go-to-guy on short to medium routes, as he averages just 10.4 yards per reception, although he had a season-long... Read More
Michael Crabtree Scores Touchdown In Week 6
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree got off to a fast start on his way to his best game of the season against the Tennessee Titans. Crabtree caught three passes for 52 yards, including one for a season-long 27 yards, on the team's opening possession. He capped off the 17-play, 94-yard drive with a four-yard... Read More
Ravens Defense Records Franchise-Record 11 Sacks
The Baltimore Ravens defense dominated the line of scrimmage against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon. The Ravens, who posted their first shutout since Week 11 of the 2017 campaign, recorded a franchise-record 11 sacks while also setting the team mark for fewest net passing yards in a game with 51. Additionally, the 106 total... Read More
Alex Collins Reaches End Zone Twice
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins had a very productive day in Week 6, rushing for 54 yards on a season-high 19 attempts with two scores. Collins has now topped the 50-yard plateau in consecutive games and three of his last four while garnering double-digit carries for the fourth straight contest. The third-year back, who... Read More
Joe Flacco Completes At Least 25 Passes For Sixth Straight Game
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco connected on 25 of 37 passes for 238 yards to go along with one touchdown and an interception in a 21-0 victory over the Tennessee Titans. It marked the sixth game and ninth straight overall dating back to 2017 that he has completed at least 25 throws in a game.... Read More
Michael Crabtree Is A WR3/4 In Week 6
Baltimore Ravens sure-handed wide receiver Michael Crabtree spent extra time at practice working on getting back to the basics with quarterback Joe Flacco. Crabtree has had trouble with drops this year, as he leads the league with eight miscues. Still, he tops the team in receptions as well as targets and has hauled in five... Read More
Javorius Allen Is A Risky Play Versus Titans
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen, on pace for a career year, has basically shared the backfield duties with Alex Collins this season. Allen was on the field for 50 (57.5 percent) snaps in Week 5 as he totaled a season-high 78 yards from scrimmage, with 34 yards coming on eight carries while hauling in... Read More
Alex Collins Still A Fantasy Option
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins has been a major disappointment through the first five weeks of the season. Granted, some of the reasons for his lack of production are not entirely his fault, but Collins does need to step up his play. Collins was only on the field for 31 snaps last week, although... Read More
Bilal Powell - Time to Add or Buy-Low
New York Jets running back Bilal Powell once again demonstrated that if he gets enough touches he will produce something for Gang Green. Powell gashed the Denver Broncos for 99 yards on 20 carries in Week 5, hitting huge holes that the offensive line opened up and then punishing defenders when they attempted to step... Read More
Joe Flacco A Low-End QB2 In Week 6
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has been slinging the ball around at a career-high rate this season. Flacco, on pace to set a personal high in attempts, has thrown the second most passes in 2018 with 227. However, he is coming off the worst game of the current campaign in Week 5, as he completed... Read More
Lamar Jackson's Versatility Keeping Him On The Field
Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Lamar Jackson has been used a variety of ways this season. Jackson, who has appeared in each of the first five games, has lined up at different offensive spots as the Ravens have looked to take advantage of his speed and elusiveness. He was on the field for five plays against... Read More
Cyrus Jones Returns To Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens recently picked up cornerback/return specialist Cyrus Jones off of waivers from the New England Patriots. This is the second stint with the Ravens for the Baltimore native this season. Jones is expected to take over the Ravens punt return duties from Tim White, who was released to make room for the 2016... Read More
Donte Moncrief (WR, JAX) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN 13% ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Donte Moncrief appears to be gaining the trust of quarterback Blake Bortles. Moncrief saw a career-high 15 targets of Bortles' 61 pass attempts in the Jaguars 30-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. However, the two were only able... Read More
Charles Clay Has Another Quiet Day
Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay once again was a non-factor on Sunday afternoon. Clay hauled in his only target for 12 yards against the Tennessee Titans, who allowed 12 receptions for 125 yards to Philadelphia Eagles tight ends the previous week. Granted Buffalo only completed 10 of 20 passes in the game, but Clay... Read More
Bilal Powell (RB, NYJ) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Bilal Powell once again demonstrated that if he gets enough touches he can produce something for Gang Green. Powell gashed the Denver Broncos for 99 yards on 20 carries in Week 5, hitting huge holes that the... Read More
Willie Snead May Be A Sneaky Play Going Forward
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead has established himself as the Ravens possession receiver. Snead hauled in five of seven targets for 55 yards in Week 5 to give him 23 receptions on 26 targets for 253 yards on the season. The 26-year-old has caught at least four passes in four of the first five... Read More
Hayden Hurst Hauls In One Pass In Season Debut
Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst hauled in one pass on two targets for seven yards in his season debut against the Cleveland Browns. The first-round draft pick's reception came right after the Ravens intercepted Baker Mayfield on the Browns opening possession of the game. The Joe Flacco-Hurst connection set up the Ravens first points... Read More
Javorius Allen Produces Season-High 78 All-Purpose Yards
Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen had an uneven day against the Cleveland Browns. Allen turned in his most productive day of the season in terms of touches and yardage against the Browns, as he totaled a season-high 78 yards from scrimmage, which included 34 rushing yards on eight attempts and six receptions for 44... Read More
Alex Collins Once Again Fails To Top 60 Rushing Yards
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins got off to a great start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon, but he fizzled a little in the second half. Collins totaled 42 yards on six carries through the opening 30 minutes of action Sunday, however, he only registered 17 yards on his subsequent six attempts. The good... Read More
Joe Flacco Attempts Season-High 56 Passes
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco had a rough day against the Cleveland Browns as the Ravens fell to the Browns 12-9. Flacco, who had eight touchdown passes coming into the game, failed to lead the 11th highest scoring offense into the end zone despite reaching the red zone three times. The 33-year-old was very inaccurate,... Read More
John Brown Sees A lot Of Targets
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown was unable to get on the same page with quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday afternoon. Flacco and Brown were only able to hook up on four of 14 targets, which was a season high. He did register 58 receiving yards, although he was not able to break loose after... Read More
Michael Crabtree Continues To Be Plagued By The Drops
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree continued to have problems with drops on Sunday. Crabtree dropped three passes against the Cleveland Browns, including a potential game-winning touchdown at the end of regulation, to give him eight on the season. The 31-year-old did haul in six of his season-high 12 targets, marking the third time that... Read More
Justin Tucker Has Kick Blocked For Second Time
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker had his 48-yard field goal attempt blocked as time expired in the first half against the Cleveland Browns. He didn't really have a chance as Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward came clean off the edge and got the ball, essentially before it became airborne. It was the second time this... Read More
Ravens Defense Struggles In Loss To Browns
The Baltimore Ravens came into their game against the Cleveland Browns with a top-five defense, but they could not stop the Browns when they needed to. The Ravens permitted a season-high 416 yards, with 65 of the 118 yards they surrendered in overtime coming on the Browns final possession. Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield picked apart... Read More
Alex Collins Is A Risky Play In Week 5
Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (knee) did not practice on Thursday as a precaution, but he is expected to be a go on Sunday. Collins has yet to really get anything going on the ground this year, as his 68-yard and one-touchdown performance against the Broncos in Week 3 is his best game of... Read More
