Baltimore Ravens

Kyle Van Noy has been diagnosed with a fractured orbital and will miss some time. (Source: Steve Wyche on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Van Noy suffered an apparent eye injury in Thursday's loss to the Chiefs, and it has since been diagnosed as a fractured orbital. That means that he is going to miss several weeks at least, and it's hard to say exactly when he will be back on the field. David Ojabo will likely see increased run in the veteran's absence.

The Ravens D/ST picked up two sacks and forced one turnover in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: The Baltimore defense drew a tough opening matchup against Patrick Mahomes and a retooled KC offense. The Ravens managed to intercept him once but they had trouble with Xavier Worthy's speed as the rookie found the end zone twice. Baltimore should have a much easier time against the Raiders and Gardner Minshew in Week 2. Treat them as a top-five fantasy defense for that contest.

Justin Tucker made two of his three field goals and added two extra points in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Tucker had a rare miss in the season opener as he was wide left on a 53-yard attempt late in the second quarter. His made field goals came from 25 and 32 yards out. Tucker will be a solid fantasy option when the Ravens face the Raiders in Week 2.

Isaiah Likely caught nine of his 12 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Likely was dominant in the loss, outplaying both teammate Mark Andrews and Kansas City star tight end Travis Kelce. Likely was Lamar Jackson's favorite target in the game, leading the Ravens in all receiving categories. He came close to a second touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter but officials ruled his toe came down out of bounds upon review. Andrews dealt with an undisclosed injury in the preseason so it is unclear if he was on a pitch count in the opener or if Likely is simply going to be a larger part of the passing offense even when Andrews is active. Either way, Likely is a priority waiver add heading into Week 2.

Mark Andrews caught both of his targets for 14 yards in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Andrews was outplayed by fellow tight end Isaiah Likely, who went for 111 yards and a touchdown in the season opener. This is a concerning development for fantasy gamers who tabbed Andrews as their starting tight end in drafts. Andrews did miss some time in the preseason with an undisclosed injury, so it is possible that the Ravens were just taking it easy on their star tight end. That being said, Likely is a priority waiver add for fantasy managers rostering Andrews. He will be on the TE1 radar in Week 2 against the Raiders.

Rashod Bateman caught two of his five targets for 53 yards in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Bateman finished second on the Ravens in receiving yards despite only catching two passes. The veteran wideout is still behind Zay Flowers in the pecking order but his involvement in Week 1 was encouraging. He will be a low-end WR5 in Week 2 against the Raiders.

Zay Flowers caught six of his 10 targets for 37 yards and added 14 yards on two carries in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Flowers was busy in his team's Thursday night loss, finishing second on the team in targets and catches. While he didn't get much going down the field, it is clear that Flowers has established himself as the top wide receiver on the team. He will settle in as a low-end WR2 in Week 2 against the Raiders.

Justice Hill carried the ball once for three yards and caught six of his eight targets for 52 yards in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Hill was heavily used in the passing attack, finishing second on the Ravens in catches and third in targets. The Ravens clearly feel confident in deploying Hill in passing situations, which gives him some flex value in PPR leagues moving forward. He will look to build upon his solid season debut in Week 2 against the Raiders.

Derrick Henry carried the ball 13 times for 46 yards and a touchdown while failing to catch either of his two targets in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Henry scored the first touchdown of the 2024 NFL season on a five-yard run to cap off the Ravens' opening drive of the game. Despite the touchdown, the veteran running back did struggle to find room to run against a tough KC run defense, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry in his first game as a Baltimore Raven. Henry should find it easier to get going in Week 2 against the Raiders. He can be considered a low-end RB1 for that matchup.

Lamar Jackson completed 26 of his 41 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown while adding 122 rushing yards on 16 carries in a 27-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Jackson shredded the Chiefs on the ground, averaging 7.6 yards per carry in the close loss. He appeared to have a second touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely as time expired in the fourth quarter but officials ruled that Likely's toe landed out of bounds. Despite Baltimore's close loss, fantasy gamers who spent an early pick on Jackson must feel good about their investment after one game. Jackson will be a locked-in QB1 in Week 2 against the Raiders.

Ravens WR Devontez Walker is officially inactive for Thursday’s matchup with the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: Walker was not on the injury report leading up to Week 1, so he will be a healthy scratch for the matchup with Kansas City. The 23-year-old is unlikely to suit up on game day without an injury to a wide receiver in front of him on the depth chart.

The Ravens activated John Kelly Jr. from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's season opener. (Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This was the corresponding move to Baltimore placing Rasheen Ali on injured reserve. Kelly will hold a depth role in the Ravens backfield.

The Ravens placed Rasheen Ali RB on the injured reserve ahead of the season opener. (Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ali had been listed as doubtful for Thursday's opener due to a neck injury. Josh Kelly was activated from the practice squad as the corresponding move.

Baltimore Ravens rookie edge rusher Adisa Isaac will miss his team's season opener with a hamstring injury. (Source: Baltimore Ravens on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The rookie out of Penn State logged DNPs in all three practices this week, making this the expected outcome. While he was often overshadowed in college publicly by his running mate Chop Robinson (21st overall to Miami), Isaac was plenty productive in college himself (7.5 sacks, 16 TFLs as a senior) and was drafted accordingly (No. 93). He will have to wait to make his NFL debut on a defensive line that lost talent this offseason.

The Ravens restructured LB Roquan Smith’s contract. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move will open $4.875 million in cap space for Baltimore. He is under contract through 2027 with the Ravens.

Tyler Linderbaum practiced for second straight time while wearing red non-contact jersey on Friday. (Source: Jamison Hensley on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Linderbaum returned to practice earlier in the week after being sidelined due to a neck injury. He appears on track to be good to go for the season opener on Thursday next week.

The Ravens signed QB Devin Leary to their practice squad. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Leary could not earn a depth spot on the 53-man roster for Baltimore. He'll add depth in the quarterback room on the practice squad.

The Ravens signed WR Malik Cunningham to their practice squad. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cunningham and Anthony Miller were both brought back after they were released on Tuesday. They'll add depth in the wide receiver room on the practice squad for Baltimore.

The Ravens signed WR Anthony Miller to their practice squad. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miller and Malik Cunningham were both brought back after they were released on Tuesday. They'll add depth in the wide receiver room on the practice squad for Baltimore.

The Ravens signed TE Qadir Ismail to their practice squad. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ismail was waived by Baltimore ahead of Tuesday's deadline. He will remain on the practice squad.