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That is now two straight weeks where Andrews has dropped his only target, sending fantasy managers scrambling for answers at the tight end position in the immediate future. The veteran tight end made numerous key blocks to spring running back Derrick Henry, resulting in the King surging to 209 combined yards from scrimmage. If only fantasy managers got points for sick blocks.

Flowers and the rest of the Baltimore pass game simply weren’t needed in this one as the Ravens rode 209 yards from scrimmage from running back Derrick Henry to a convincing win. The low usage appears to be induced by game plan considering the stout nature of the Buffalo pass defense and comparatively poor run defense. Flowers could find a bounce-back spot against the Bengals in Week 5.

Likely was targeted just twice on a night quarterback Lamar Jackson attempted only 18 passes, continuing to share tight end duties with both Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar. It appears Likely’s fantasy managers will need to roll with the punches considering Baltimore’s propensity to focus on the ground game when they are able to control the game environment.

Hill served as the clear passing situation and change of pace back behind Derrick Henry but caught all six targets and a touchdown, propelling his fantasy score to a season-high in the process. He also doubled the targets of any other Ravens skill position player when quarterback Lamar Jackson attempted just 18 passes, indicating a clear focus in the game plan against the Bills. Hill should continue to return sporadic fantasy scores for as long as Henry remains healthy.

Henry narrowly missed 200 yards on the ground after erupting for an 87-yard touchdown on the team’s first offensive play from scrimmage. The Ravens would take a 21-3 lead into the half following touchdown receptions from Henry and fellow running back Justice Hill, which allowed the team to ride the towering back throughout the second half. Even with the massive fantasy day, his box score could have been even larger had he not fumbled entering the end zone in the fourth quarter after never appearing to secure the handoff from quarterback Lamar Jackson. Regardless, fantasy managers have to be pleased with the early-season returns after Henry has scored in every game as a Raven through a month of play.

Jackson had a relatively clean game outside a lost fumble on a scramble in the second quarter. he attempted only 18 passes with the Ravens in clear control throughout after jumping out to a 21-3 lead that they would take into the half. Even though he was overshadowed by the 209 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns of running back Derrick Henry, the Ravens put together their most complete game of the young season as a team. Also interesting was that all five Baltimore touchdowns were scored either on the ground or by the backfield, with Jackson accounting for one of the ground, Henry accounting for one on the ground and one through the air, Justice Hill accounting for one through the air, and fullback Patrick Ricard falling on a Henry fumble in the end zone for his score. Up next for the 2-2 Ravens are the 1-3 Bengals fresh off their first win of the season.

Pierce was downgraded from questionable to doubtful before ultimately being ruled out with the release of the Week 4 inactives. The loss of Pierce is a massive hit to a Ravens defense allowing the fewest rush yards per game through three weeks.

Pierce is a big reason the Ravens have allowed the fewest rush yards per game this season (50.0), slightly boosting the individual matchup for Bills running back James Cook for Sunday Night Football. The Ravens don’t currently have a depth option on the roster behind Pierce at nose tackle, making the team’s transactions on Saturday a situation to monitor ahead of Week 4.

Linderbaum was a full participant in Friday’s practice and should be good to go. Right tackle Patrick Mekari is also good to go despite dealing with a minor neck injury. Left guard Andrew Vorhees, on the other hand, is doubtful. Though losing Vorhees isn’t ideal, getting two of the three banged up linemen on the field this week is a good outcome for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

Linderbaum and fellow lineman Patrick Mekari (neck) both returned to practice after being DNPs on Wednesday. Left guard Andrew Vorhees, however, remained sidelined. Barring any setbacks, it appears safe to say Linderbaum and Mekari will both be good to go for Sunday’s contest against the Bills. Vorhees’ availability remains TBD.