Brady, Buccaneers look to sweep season series with Falcons
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to sweep their season series with the Atlanta FalconsDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEVONTA FREEMAN
Leads RBs in touches Freeman had 16 carries for 52 yards and caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Browns.
Impact Freeman continues to start for the Ravens, finishing with a 16 to eight carry advantage over backup Latavius Murray. The veteran tailback didn't finish as Baltimore's leading rusher, however, which shouldn't come as a surprise since he plays on a team with Lamar Jackson as its starting quarterback. Freeman remains the back to roster in Baltimore, but he is a bit touchdown dependent after averaging well under four yards per carry over his last three contests. Next week's opponent provides a boost to Freeman's value, as the Steelers have allowed a whopping 133.1 rushing yards per game this season (ranked 28th).
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injury to ribs leaves Fields' status up in the air for Bears
The Chicago Bears might have to get by without Justin FieldsNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dalton sparks Bears before defense breaks down late again
Backup quarterback Andy Dalton led the Bears to a late lead after a rib injury to Justin FieldsNOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains lead back Sunday Freeman rushed 16 times for 49 yards and a touchdown and corralled all six of his targets for 31 yards in the Ravens' 16-13 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Impact Freeman outpaced the returning Latavius Murray (ankle) by six carries and also recorded a season-high reception total. The veteran back's three-yard touchdown run with 22 seconds remaining also sealed the comeback win for the Ravens, and given his overall production Sunday, Freeman projects to remain atop the depth chart during a Week 12 divisional home matchup versus the Browns.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
1-on-1: Devonta Freeman Reacts to Game-Winning Touchdown
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Devonta Freeman: It's All About the Team Baltimore Ravens RB Devonta Freeman breaks down his game-winning touchdown and Tyler Huntley's demeanor in the huddle.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM
Freeman TD lifts Ravens over Bears with Jackson sidelined
Devonta Freeman scored on a 3-yard run with 22 seconds remaining and the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 16-13 even though star quarterback Lamar Jackson...NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Highlight: Devonta Freeman Scores Game-Winning Touchdown Baltimore Ravens RB Devonta Freeman plunges ahead for a 3-yard touchdown with 22 seconds left.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM
Could work ahead of Murray Freeman lined up as the Ravens' starting running back during warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Impact Baltimore hasn't officially announced Freeman as its starter, but he looks as though he'll get the first snap out of the backfield over Latavius Murray, who had been starting before missing the previous three contests with an ankle sprain. Though Murray is active for Sunday's contest, he was averaging a pedestrian 3.6 yards per carry prior to suffering the injury, so Baltimore may not be incentivized to move him back into a lead role out of the backfield. Freeman was more productive (4.7 yards per carry, two touchdowns) over the three games while Murray was out, so he could headline what may be a timeshare arrangement.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Le'Veon Bell waived by Ravens after minimal impact
The Baltimore Ravens have waived running back Le’Veon BellNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Subdued in upset loss Freeman rushed 10 times for 35 yards and secured three of four targets for 23 yards in the Ravens' 22-10 loss to the Dolphins on Thursday night.
Impact While the score remained very close throughout most of the contest, Freeman had only a modest degree of opportunity on the ground and found running room hard to come by overall. The fact Lamar Jackson also had 52 total touches helped limit Freeman's role, although it was encouraging that he recorded multiple receptions for the third straight contest. Freeman's next opportunity to jump back into a more voluminous workload will come a week from Sunday in a Week 11 road matchup against the Bears, but backfield mate Latavius Murray (ankle) could also be healthy by that point and ready to reclaim his share of touches.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Sieler swings Freeman down with force for TFL Miami Dolphins defensive end Zach Sieler swings Baltimore Ravens running back Devonta Freeman down with force for TFL.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM
Cowboys seek bounce-back victory as rolling Falcons visit
The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a loss that ended a six-game winning streak as Atlanta visits coming off three wins in four gamesNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens can keep control of AFC North with win over Miami
The previous time Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson came back to play in his native South Florida, he put on an absolute showNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Week 10 fantasy football rankings, projections, sleepers: Devonta Freeman, T.Y. Hilton and trade advice galore Week 10 fantasy football rankings, projections, sleepers and a big trade deadline breakdown of buys, sells, advice and more from Jake Ciely
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
AFC North-leading Ravens have overcome a lot
The Baltimore Ravens were beset by injury problems before the season began, but they have persevered well enough that they lead the AFC North after eight gamesNOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devonta Freeman, Le'Veon Bell Deliver in the Clutch Veteran running backs Devonta Freeman and Le’Veon Bell combined for 127 yards rushing Sunday, helping to spark the Ravens to a comeback vict...
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM
Best Fantasy Week 10 Waiver Pickups: 'Handcuffs' Jordan Howard, Devonta Freeman keep producing Brandon Bolden was the only Patriots RB left standing, Jordan Howard kept racking up points, and Devonta Freeman continued his quietly effec...
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Team-high rushing yardage in win Freeman rushed 13 times for 79 yards and brought in two of three targets for four yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 34-31 overtime win over the Vikings on Sunday.
Impact The veteran back teamed up with Le'Veon Bell to form an efficient and effective backfield duo in the hard-fought comeback win. Freeman's 6.1 yards per carry was a season-best figure, and both his rushing attempts and rushing yardage were new high-water marks as well. Freeman's five-yard scoring grab with 19 seconds remaining in the first half also extended his touchdown streak to three games, giving the 29-year-old some intriguing fantasy value heading into a Thursday night Week 10 road matchup against his hometown Dolphins.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker's overtime kick gives Ravens 34-31 win over Vikings
Justin Tucker kicked a 36-yard field goal with 16 seconds left in overtime to give the Baltimore Ravens a 34-31 victory over the Minnesota VikingsNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devonta Freeman is wide open for 5-yard TD Baltimore Ravens running back Devonta Freeman is wide open for 5-yard TD.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM
Highlight: Devonta Freeman Hauls in Touchdown Pass Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson hits RB Devonta Freeman for a 5-yard touchdown just before the end of the first half.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM
Appears set to lead backfield Freeman took first-team reps during pregame warmups and is expected to serve as the Ravens' lead back Sunday against the Vikings, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact With Latavius Murray (ankle) inactive for the second game in a row, Freeman is poised to pick up a start, just as he did prior to the Ravens' Week 8 bye. In Baltimore's blowout loss to the Bengals in Week 7, Freeman played just 39 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps and earned just seven touches (four carries, three receptions), but a one-yard touchdown was enough to make him a useful option for those that included in him in fantasy lineups. Reserve running backs Ty'Son Williams and Le'Veon Ball are still expected to be involved in the Week 9 game plan, so Freeman's starting role won't be guaranteed to translate to a hefty snap or touch load.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan looking for committee approach to fill in for WR Ridley
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says he expects a committee approach to emerge at wide receiver as the team plays without Calvin Ridley this week at New OrleansNOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
