'Bear Bets': The Group Chat's favorite NFL divisional round bets, plus Packers-49ers
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BALTIMORE RAVENS 8-4 · 2ND IN AFC NORTH
8-4 · 2ND IN AFC NORTH
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JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE
NFL divisional round betting action report: 'Taken sharp money on the Bucs'
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Malik Harrison - Full go at practice Harrison (groin) was a full participant at the Ravens' practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Harrison opened the week as a limited participant Tuesday, but he now appears to be ready to go for Saturday's matchup with the Texans in the divisional round. The 25-year-old will be back in his role as a primary backup option behind Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen at interior linebacker versus Houston.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Marlon Humphrey - Remains unavailable for practice Humphrey (calf) was a non-participant at the Ravens' practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Humphrey suffered a calf injury in Week 17 versus the Dolphins and he has now missed the team's first two practice sessions of the week ahead of their matchup with the Texans on Saturday. The cornerback will look to practice in some capacity Friday to increase his chances to play in the divisional round.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Tylan Wallace - Unavailable for practice Wallace (knee) was a non-participant at the Ravens' practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Wallace has now missed each of Baltimore's first two practice sessions of the week, putting his status for Saturday's matchup with the Texans in question. If he can't go for the divisional round, Justice Hill and Zay Flowers could see an increase in usage in the return game.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Zay Flowers - Good to go for Saturday Flowers (calf) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The upgraded status after limited participation Tuesday confirms the general feeling that Flowers was never in danger of missing Saturday's game against Houston. He probably would've been able to play Week 18 and in the wild-card round if he'd been needed, and he now figures to fill his usual role as the No. 1 receiver this weekend against the Texans. QB Lamar Jackson may even have his full complement of receiving weapons, as TE Mark Andrews (ankle) also managed a full practice Wednesday.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
C.J. Stroud has cemented his status as a superstar QB; what that means for Texans
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans divisional round: Prediction, odds, picks
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Herd Hierarchy Divisional Round: Where do Packers, Bucs land after upsets?
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Ravens vs. Texans Injury Report – AFC Divisional Round, 2024
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Ravens hope their bye has them refreshed and healthier for their playoff opener against Texans
Baltimore's first postseason matchup is finally setJANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tylan Wallace - Misses practice Thursday Wallace (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday.
Impact Wallace played a season-high 24 offensive snaps in the Ravens' regular-season finale versus the Steelers, and it's not clear when he picked up the knee injury. Either way, he'll probably need to practice Wednesday or Thursday to have a chance to suit up Saturday.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Andrews - Limited in practice Andrews (ankle) was a limited practice participant Tuesday.
Impact Andrews returned to practice Friday and seems to be getting a real chance to show the Ravens he's ready to play this Saturday against Houston. His availability for this weekend remains highly uncertain given the severity of the injury he suffered in November, but the tight end at least seems on track to be ready for the conference championship game or Super Bowl if the Ravens make it that far. Isaiah Likely has filled in admirably since Andrews suffered a fibula fracture and ankle ligament injury Nov. 16, catching five TD passes in six games while averaging 3.5 catches for 53.7 yards on 4.7 targets. Even so, a healthy Andrews is much more of a threat to command targets and defensive attention.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Roquan Smith - Lives up to billing in 2023 Smith finished the season with 158 total tackles in 16 games to go with 1.5 sacks and one interception. He chipped in eight pass breakups and a forced fumble as well.
Impact The 26-year old was a tackling machine yet again in 2023 as he finished sixth in the NFL in total tackles and recorded over 150 total tackles for the third straight year. Smith isn't used much as a pass-rusher in Baltimore's defense, which explains his lack of sack production relative to previous years. Smith remains an elite IDP option as the bedrock of Baltimore's defense and will look to continue that throughout the postseason and into 2024.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Nelson Agholor - Efficient first season in Baltimore Agholor finished the regular season with 35 catches for 381 yards and four touchdowns on 45 targets.
Impact The veteran was a reliable target in the Ravens passing game as he notched a strong 78 percent catch rate over a 45-target sample. Agholor was primarily used on short and intermediate routes, as evidenced by his 8.8 ADoT. He also had a low target-per-route percentage of 13.1, which ranked in the 17th percentile among receivers. In fairness, Baltimore had plenty of mouths to feed with the likes of Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham, Mark Andrews (pre-injury) and Rashod Bateman all in the fold. Agholor signed with Baltimore as a free agent in 2023 on a one-year deal, so his future with the team is uncertain beyond this season. He projects to have a similar role if he returns next season, but the 30-year-old could opt to hit the market in hopes of landing with a team that will feature him more. Agholor's season is not yet finished, though, as the Ravens host the Texans in the Divisional Round on Saturday.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Tucker - Struggles from distance in 2023 Tucker finished the regular season going 32 of 37 on field goal tries and 51 of 52 on extra points. He converted just one of five attempts from beyond 50 yards.
Impact It was another strong season from Tucker, who was nearly automatic from inside of 50 yards (96 percent). He wasn't as prolific from long range as in years past, such as his nine makes from 50+ in 2022 on 14 attempts. Still, the 32-year-old veteran finished as the No.3 fantasy kicker for the second consecutive year. Tucker and the Ravens will begin their playoff journey Saturday against the Texans.
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