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Ravens Edge Trey Hendrickson is active for today's game against the Saints. He missed nearly all of the practice week with a finger injury, but that seems like more of a "why not" move for a veteran protecting an injured finger than reason to worry about his effectiveness. Use Hendrickson as planned in your IDP lineups.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game vs. the Saints. He returned to a limited practice on Friday, which has us optimistic about his chances of playing Week 3. With rookie Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on IR, Baltimore is thin at WR. We're projecting Rashod Bateman and Devontez Walker as the primary outside WRs, with LaJohntay Wester in the slot. We'd avoid the situation in fantasy lineups this week. TE Mark Andrews might be the team's best target bet and is a nice Week 2 starter.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for this weekend’s game vs. the Saints. He got in a limited practice on Friday, which should have him on track to return for Week 3. But it’s a big loss for Baltimore this week. Flowers drew a 28.0% target share last year and hogged 50.0% of targets in the first half of last week’s opener. We’re expecting Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester to operate as the Ravens’ top 3 WRs against New Orleans, but none is a reliable fantasy play. TE Mark Andrews might be the team’s best target bet and is a nice Week 2 starter.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. The aggravation of his August hamstring injury reportedly isn't serious, but he might end up missing this weekend's game vs. the Saints. Check back tomorrow for another update on his status.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. The team and media have downplayed this injury, but it's still an aggravation of a hamstring issue he dealt with in August. Flowers is certainly not a lock to play vs. the Saints this weekend. His absence would leave Baltimore very thin at WR, with Ja'Kobi Lane on IR with his fractured wrist.

Ravens HC Jesse Minter labeled WR Zay Flowers "day to day" with his hamstring injury. "Feel pretty good where that's at," Minter added. That jibes with what we heard from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport this morning. Flowers seemingly has a good chance to play vs. the Saints on Sunday, but we'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week.

Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane fractured his wrist in the Week 1 win over the Colts, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. Lane is scheduled for additional testing on Monday, so we should get a timeline for his return soon. But the rookie figures to land on short-term IR and miss at least 4 games. He can be dropped from redraft rosters. The Ravens were down to WRs Rashod Bateman, Chris Moore, and LaJohntay Wester after Lane and Zay Flowers left Sunday's game. Those 3 combined for just 3 catches, including a goose egg from Bateman. Assuming Flowers' injury doesn't cost him any more time, none of these other Ravens WRs are trustworthy fantasy starters.

Update: Lane had surgery on his fractured wrist and has been placed on IR, knocking him out for the next 4 games.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers' hamstring injury is not considered serious, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Flowers is scheduled for an MRI but is considered day to day for now. "If it was a playoff game, he likely would’ve returned," Rapoport adds. That was the vibe we got watching this game. The Ravens took a 28-6 lead right after Flowers exited and were in control the rest of the way. The biggest concern here is that Flowers has now been dealing with this hamstring since mid-August. An aggravation typically costs players at least one game, but it sounds like he has a real chance to play vs. the Saints on Sunday. We'll keep you updated on Flowers' status throughout the week.

Ravens RB Derrick Henry now ranks third all-time in NFL rushing TDs after rushing for 3 TDs against the Colts. Henry ran 24 times for 144 yards and those three TDs. He also caught his only target for 19 yards. Henry remains a top fantasy RB, especially in non-PPR leagues where his lack of pass catching doesn’t matter as much.

Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane suffered a wrist injury in Sunday's opener vs. the Colts and won't return. The rookie caught 1 of 3 targets for 11 yards before exiting. We'll update his status when we know more.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Colts with a hamstring injury. He dealt with a hamstring issue late in training camp and appeared to tweak it in the second quarter. Flowers has remained on the sidelines, so it doesn't seem like a serious issue. He was having a huge game before exiting, catching 5 of 6 targets for 150 yards and a score.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is not listed on the final Week 1 injury report. He was limited on Wednesday but a full go on Thursday and Friday. Flowers should be ready for his usual role against the Colts this weekend. He cracks the top 10 WRs in our PPR rankings.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He missed a couple of weeks in August with this hamstring issue but doesn't sound worried about his Week 1 availability. “I feel great," Flowers said Wednesday. "I feel better than ever." We'll keep you updated on his status leading up to Sunday's game vs. the Colts, but Flowers can stay penciled into fantasy lineups for now.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers is back at practice after missing two weeks with an undisclosed injury, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Flowers was expected back for the opener, and his return comes 10 days ahead of it.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers is expected to be "good to go" for Week 1 vs. the Colts, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Flowers has been sidelined for a little over a week with a lower-body injury but is expected to be a full-go at practice next week. Flowers hasn't moved in our WR rankings and remains a target in the back half of Round 3 or anywhere in Round 4 of fantasy drafts.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers missed Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury. Flowers was sidelined last week, but HC Jesse Minter said then that it was “nothing major.”

Ravens K Tyler Loop didn't face any competition in training camp or the preseason, but his performance in Friday night's finale might change that before Week 1. Loop missed left on attempts from 51 and 58 yards against Washington, which don't seem like terrible flubs. But new HC Jesse Minter expressed concern after the game.

Rashod Bateman has been arrested and faces three charges stemming from a June incident. The Ravens said in a statement, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, “We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him. We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment.”

Ravens HC Jesse Minter said Saturday that WR Zay Flowers is “day to day” with a quad contusion, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. That doesn’t sound like an injury that should affect his season at all, but we’ll watch for any reason to reconsider that.

Ravens third-round rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane has generated regular praise out of his first training camp. But the highest praise came Saturday from longtime Baltimore beat writer Jamison Hensley of ESPN. And it merits a thought exercise with these Ravens.