BALTIMORE RAVENS NEWS

Brandon Williams - Won't play Week 9 Williams (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Impact Williams was able to log a limited practice Friday after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, but he will still be sidelined Sunday. Justin Ellis is expected to start at nose tackle for the Ravens, while Kahlil McKenzie and Broderick Washington will likely see increased snaps from their reserve roles.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rashod Bateman - Suits up Sunday Bateman (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Bateman missed the first five games of the season with a groin injury, but has combined for seven catches on 12 targets for 109 yards over his first two games as a pro. Though he didn't practice Friday, coach John Harbaugh indicated afterward that the 2021 first-rounder's latest groin issue was nothing serious and now he'll give it a go Sunday. With Sammy Watkins (thigh) still out, Bateman, Marquise Brown and Devin Duvernay are in line to head the Ravens' Week 9 WR corps, with James Proche, Miles Boykin and Tylan Wallace also on hand.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mekari - Inactive for Week 9 Mekari (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Impact Mekari suffered the injury during the Ravens' Week 7 loss to the Bengals, and despite the Week 8 bye, he will be unable to play in Week 9. After he left the contest against Cincinnati, Tyre Phillips was inserted at right tackle, but it's unclear who will start Sunday, as the Ravens are dealing with numerous injuries to their offensive line.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Latavius Murray - Won't play Sunday Murray (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact With Murray out for a second consecutive game, Devonta Freeman, Le'Veon Bell and Ty'Son Williams are in line to continue to work in a backfield time-share for the Ravens in Week 9. It's a context that resulted in Freeman logging four carries and three targets on 29 snaps in the team's Week 7 loss to the Bengals, with Bell carrying five times and recording two targets (on 22 snaps) and Williams notching two carries and two targets, while seeing 21 snaps. Until one of the team's backs emerges as the hot hand, this looks like a committee situation to avoid in most fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins - Inactive Sunday Watkins (thigh) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Watkins, who hasn't played since Week 5, will thus target a potential return to action this coming Thursday against the Dolphins. In his absence, Rashod Bateman, Marquise Brown, Devin Duvernay will head the Ravens' Week WR 9 corps, with James Proche, Miles Boykin and Tylan Wallace also on hand.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sammy Watkins - Game-time decision for Week 9 Watkins (thigh) is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rapoport suggests that Watkins has a good shot to suit up Sunday, while also noting that fellow wideout Rashod Bateman (groin) is expected to play. If both players are active, it would mark the first time that Watkins, Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman would all be available together for a regular-season contest. Confirmation of Watkins' Week 9 status will arrive once the Ravens' inactives are released in advance of the team's 1:00 ET kickoff versus Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rashod Bateman - Expected to play Sunday Bateman (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Bateman was unable to practice Friday due to a groin issue, though coach John Harbaugh said the injury isn't serious. The rookie first-round pick missed the first five games of the season with a groin injury, and it's unclear if he's managing an aggravation of that issue of if he's dealing with an entirely new injury altogether.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reginald McKenzie - Bumps up from practice squad McKenzie was elevated from the Ravens' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact McKenzie joined Baltimore after the Bengals cut him Aug. 31. He previously was elevated for Week 3 against the Lions, playing 14 defensive snaps and netting two tackles. With Brandon Williams (shoulder) questionable for Sunday against Minnesota, McKenzie likely will be used for depth purposes along the Ravens' defensive line if he's active.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Tomlinson - Bumps up from practice squad Tomlinson was elevated from the Ravens' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Clifton Brown of the teams' official site reports.

Impact Tomlinson has appeared in every game for the Ravens this season. He was released by the Ravens on Nov. 1, then re-signed to their practice squad, and he now will take the field for them again Sunday. Tomlinson is mostly used on special teams and as a blocker on offense.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Ogbuehi - Promoted from practice squad Ogbuehi was added to the 53-man roster Saturday, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.

Impact Ogbuehi was a 2015 first-round selection of the Bengals, who was with the Seahawks earlier this season before joining the Ravens. With Patrick Mekari (ankle) doubtful for Sunday, Ogbuehi will look to provide some solid depth for a Ravens offensive line dealing with numerous injuries right now.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens promote Ogbuehi to 53-man roster

The Baltimore Ravens have promoted tackle Cedric Ogbuehi from the practice squad to the 53-man roster

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on CeeDee Lamb, Rashod Bateman, Cole Beasley, more WRs affecting Week 9 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Several notable WRs, including CeeDee Lamb, Amari Cooper, Kenny Golladay, Cole Beasley, and Rashod Bateman are

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Know Your Adversary: Baltimore Ravens Comedian and die-hard Vikings fan Cy Amundson breaks down Sunday's opponent, the Baltimore Ravens, as only he can.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Eisenberg: 50 Words or Less Combined effect of eventual returns would give the Ravens quite a boost. It’ll be interesting to see how defenses handle Baltimore’s wide re...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens first-and-10: The key matchups and storylines for Week 9 vs. Vikings, plus a prediction The Ravens had to sit a week to bounce back from an ugly loss. Their defense ranks 17th in points allowed and 32nd in passing yards allowed.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colin Cowherd's Blazin' 5 for Week 9, including Ravens, Cowboys, 49ers

Colin Cowherd lists his best bets for Week 9 of the NFL season, with the Ravens, Cowboys and 49ers highlighting his picks.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Final Drive: Three Keys for a Win vs. Vikings The Ravens defense needs to slow down the Vikings' rushing attack and Marlon Humphrey needs a bounce-back game.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

News & Notes: Derek Wolfe's Back Is 'Not There Yet'  The Ravens are prepared for the Vikings to feed Dalvin Cook. Tyus Bowser says sacks will come in bunches for Justin Houston, who enters Sund...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Who's Playing, Who's Not: Sammy Watkins, Rashod Bateman Have a Chance vs. Vikings Derek Wolfe (back) will not play and the Vikings will be without their starting center and former Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Sammy Watkins - Listed as questionable for Week 9 Watkins (thigh) is

Impact Watkins, who hasn't played since Week 5, didn't practice Wednesday, but back-to-back limited sessions have him trending in the right direction as Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff approaches. Per coach John Harbaugh, Watkins looked good at practice Friday and "has a chance" to play Sunday, but at this stage the wideout isn't a lock to return this weekend, with the Ravens on a short week leading up to next Thursday's game against the Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Latavius Murray - Doubtful for Week 9 Murray (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings after not practicing again Friday.

Impact Given the official doubtful designation and the fact that Murray was unable to practice this past week, he'll almost assuredly be inactive for Sunday's 1:00 ET contest. In that case, Devonta Freeman, Le'Veon Bell and Ty'Son Williams will continue to work in a backfield time-share in Week 9. It's an arrangement that led to Freeman logging four carries and three targets on 29 snaps in the Ravens' Week 7 loss to the Bengals, while Bell carried five times and had two targets (on 22 snaps), with Williams notching two carries and two targets, while being out there for 21 snaps against Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rashod Bateman - Questionable for Sunday Bateman (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Bateman was unable to practice Friday due to the groin issue, though coach John Harbaugh said the injury isn't serious, and the wideout still has "a real good chance" to play Sunday. The rookie first-round pick missed the first five games of the season with a groin injury, and it's unclear if he's managing an aggravation of that issue of if he's dealing with an entirely new injury altogether.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Harbaugh's Health Updates Before Vikings Game Head Coach John Harbaugh talks about Vikings RB Dalvin Cook and the status of DE Derek Wolfe's back.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Tyus Bowser: Every Week, I'm Getting Better Baltimore Ravens OLB Tyus Bowser talks about the focus on tackling this week and Houston's wild win.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM