NFLPA unveils first-ever Players' All-Pro team; who did players choose?
The NFLPA has revealed its first-ever Players' All-Pro team, a list voted on exclusively by NFL players. Check out the full team here!JANUARY 11, 2023
BALTIMORE RAVENS 8-4 · 2ND IN AFC NORTH
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Ravens sign LB Roquan Smith to 5-year contract extension
The Baltimore Ravens have signed Roquan Smith to a contract extensionJANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens say Stephens fell ill, went to hospital last weekend
The Baltimore Ravens say cornerback Brandon Stephens became “acutely ill” at the team hotel before Sunday’s game at Cincinnati and was taken to a hospital for evaluationJANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Stephens - Back with team after illness Stephens (illness) has returned to Baltimore after being transported to a Cincinnati hospital Sunday.
Impact Stephens became acutely ill ahead of the Ravens' Week 18 matchup with the Bengals and was forced to remain in Cincinnati for a couple days to receive treatment. The specific details surrounding his condition have not been released, but the cornerback is now back with the team and his status is worth monitoring for Sunday's rematch against the Bengals in the wild-card round.
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Lamar Jackson - Appears unlikely to play Sunday Jackson (knee) faces an "uphill battle" to play in Sunday's wild-card game in Cincinnati, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofolo of NFL Network report.
Impact Though Adam Schefter of ESPN reported over the weekend that Jackson had a "strong chance" to be available for the Ravens' postseason opener, Rapoport notes that optimism about the quarterback's ability to play Sunday has begun to dwindle over the past 24 hours. Jackson, who hasn't practiced since suffering a PCL sprain on his left knee Dec. 4 against the Broncos, missed the Ravens' final five games of the regular season. While Jackson is reportedly working hard to rehab the knee, he apparently hasn't made enough progress to put himself in position to resume practicing Wednesday. If Jackson remains a spectator in practice throughout the week, he'll likely be officially ruled out for the wild-card round Friday, which would then set the stage for Tyler Huntley (shoulder/wrist) to direct the Baltimore offense.
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Josh Ross - Remains on IR Ross (foot) will remain on the Ravens' injured reserve entering the playoffs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Ross was designated for return off the IR on Dec. 20, which opened a 21-day window for him to practice with the team. However, he will not be activated ahead of the playoffs, so he will now head back to the IR and is no longer able to practice. He has not played since suffering a foot injury back in Week 2 versus Miami.
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Demarcus Robinson - Underwhelming performance in loss Robinson caught two of nine targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Robinson saw more playing time than any other Ravens wideout, playing 49 of Baltimore's 78 offensive snaps. The 28-year-old was a popular pickup off the waiver wire after he caught nine balls for 128 yards Week 11 against Carolina, but he followed that up with an unremarkable 23-178-1 receiving line on 37 targets over Baltimore's final seven games of the regular season. With Rashod Bateman (foot) and Devin Duvernay (foot) on injured reserve and with DeSean Jackson having been released ahead of Week 18, Robinson looks as though he'll head into Sunday's wild-card game in Baltimore as the nominal No. 1 wideout, but that designation doesn't mean much for fantasy purposes. The Baltimore offense is expected to remain a run-heavy one regardless of whether Lamar Jackson (knee), Tyler Huntley (shoulder) or Anthony Brown starts at quarterback this weekend, and tight end Mark Andrews will be the top option in the pass game when the Ravens do choose to pass.
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Justin Tucker - Perfect in Week 18 Tucker made all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Tucker's field goals all came during the second half, converting from 26, 51 and 27 yards. En route to his sixth Pro Bowl selection, Tucker made 37 of 43 field-goal attempts and 31 of 32 extra-point tries this season, with his 142 total points ranking second league-wide at his position.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens sign LB Roquan Smith to record five-year, $100M deal
The Ravens agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract with Roquan Smith, making him the league's highest-paid inside linebacker.JANUARY 10, 2023
Roquan Smith - Strikes deal with Baltimore Smith agreed in principle Tuesday with the Ravens on a five-year, $100 million contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact According to Rapoport, Smith is fully guaranteed $45 million in the deal and becomes the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in NFL history. After being acquired from the Bears on Oct. 31, Smith proved to be a seamless fit for Baltimore, racking up 86 tackles, two sacks and one interception over his first nine games with the team. With a new contract on the way, Smith won't be in line to receive the Ravens' franchise tag this offseason, leaving quarterback Lamar Jackson as the primary candidate to get tagged if he's unable to work out an extension with Baltimore.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NFL mock draft: Alabama players go 1-2 as non-playoff order is set
FOX Sports' David Helman and Carmen Vitali drop their first post-regular-season mock draft as the order of the first 18 picks has been set....JANUARY 10, 2023
NFL odds: Win totals Over/Unders recap for every team
The NFL Playoffs have arrived! Here is a recap of every team's win total Over/Under for the 2022 NFL season courtesy of FOX Bet.JANUARY 10, 2023
Jackson's availability unclear as Ravens prep for playoffs
Lamar Jackson’s availability for the playoffs is the one question that trumps all others right now when it comes to the Baltimore RavensJANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL poll: Expert picks for MVP, DPOY, Super Bowl and other awards
Which players deserve to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and other awards? Which teams will play in — and win — the Super Bowl? FOX Sp...JANUARY 9, 2023
Gus Edwards - In concussion protocol Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Edwards (head) is in the concussion protocol, Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner reports.
Impact Edwards exited the regular-season finale against the Bengals due to a head injury, and he appears to have been concussed on the play. He will have to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to suit up for the rematch in the wild-card round. J.K. Dobbins is expected to lead Baltimore's backfield in the playoffs, but more touches could be available for Kenyan Drake or Justice Hill if Edwards is unable to play.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals expect to see different Ravens team in playoffs
Joe Burrow insisted each of his teammates got a cigar to help celebrate the Bengals' 12-4 finish and second consecutive AFC North titleJANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022-23 NFL playoff picture: Which teams are in, AFC, NFC
Which NFL teams have clinched and which are out? Here's the full AFC and NFC playoff picture.JANUARY 9, 2023
NFL Week 18 highlights: Lions eliminate Packers; Seahawks make playoffs
Week 18 of the NFL came to a close with the Lions denying the Packers a playoff spot at Lambeau Field. Here are the top plays!JANUARY 9, 2023
Isaiah Likely - Huge volume in Week 18 Likely recorded eight receptions on 13 targets for 103 yards in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Likely moved up the depth chart with Mark Andrews (coach's decision) sidelined for Week 18. He quickly emerged as Anthony Brown's favorite target, and he showed the ability to capitalize by racking up 7.9 yards per target. The highlights of his performance came on a pair of receptions of 28 and 22 yards, respectively. Andrews will almost certainly be back on the field for Baltimore's wild-card round matchup against the Bengals, though Likely has shown the ability to contribute as the second tight end in the offense.
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Kenyan Drake - Fills in effectively Drake rushed the ball 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals. He added two receptions on five targets for 19 yards.
Impact Drake had been inactive for each of Baltimore's last three games, but he got back in action with J.K. Dobbins (rest) sidelined. His workload expanded further when Gus Edwards exited late in the first quarter, and Drake took advantage by contributing significantly in the form of an 18-yard run and a four-yard touchdown plunge in the second quarter. Depending on Edwards' status, Drake could have a role in Baltimore's wild-card round rematch against the Bengals.
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Anthony Brown - Two picks in first career start Brown completed 19 of 44 passes for 286 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Brown made his first career start with both Tyler Huntley (shoulder) and Lamar Jackson (knee) sidelined. The Ravens showed no hesitation in letting him take to the air, though he managed only 6.5 yards per attempt and threw two interceptions that led directly to Bengals' touchdowns. Baltimore and Cincinnati will meet up again in the wild-card round, though it would be surprising to see Brown under center again.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 18: League-wide Damar Hamlin tributes, more viral moments
Teams and fans across the NFL showed support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin as he continues his recovery. Check out the tributes here.JANUARY 9, 2023
Ravens rest starters, focus on playoff rematch with Bengals
With a playoff spot already assured and only a No. 5 or 6 seed at stake, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh rested several starters and went with undrafted rookie Anthony Brown a...JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
