The Baltimore Ravens produced 506 yards and 41 points in Declan Doyle’s debut as offensive coordinator. Injuries will force Baltimore to redistribute its passing-game opportunities against New Orleans. Zay Flowers has been ruled out,while Ja’Kobi Lane is on injured reserve following wrist surgery. That creates larger roles for Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman and Baltimore’s reserve receivers.
Here is the Ravens’ Week 2 fantasy outlook.
Start Lamar Jackson
Jackson threw for 324 yards and one touchdown while adding 43 rushing yards and another score against Indianapolis. New Orleans allowed 31 points and 369 yards in its overtime loss to Detroit. Jackson remains an elite QB1 regardless of Flowers’ absence.
Start Derrick Henry
Henry rushed 24 times for 144 yards and three touchdowns in Week
1. He handled 80% of Baltimore’s running back carries. The Saints allowed 165 rushing yards, including 156 to Jahmyr Gibbs. Henry is an elite RB1 and could receive another substantial workload.
Start Mark Andrews
Andrews caught four passes for 49 yards on five targets. Flowers’ absence should increase his work over the middle and in the red zone. The veteran should be treated as a TE1 with a realistic chance to lead Baltimore in targets.
Flex Rashod Bateman
Bateman played 78% of the offensive snaps but did not record a reception. That result was disappointing, although his route involvement remained significant. He becomes Baltimore’s top active wide receiver and should receive more opportunities. Bateman is a WR3 or flex option with touchdown upside.
Devontez Walker is a deep sleeper
Walker missed Week 1 with a groin injury but practiced fully throughout the week. His vertical speed can replace some of the explosiveness lost without Flowers.
He is a high-risk flex option in deeper leagues and an intriguing daily fantasy play.
Sit Chris Moore
Moore caught one pass for 53 yards and produced 174 all-purpose yards in the opener. He should play more offensive snaps, but one explosive reception does not establish dependable fantasy volume.
Sit LaJohntay Wester
Wester is the receiver most capable of mimicking Flowers’ motion-heavy role. He remains better suited for daily fantasy tournaments or deep leagues until his target share becomes clear.
Sit Justice Hill
Hill rushed six times for 18 yards and was not targeted. His passing-down role gives him situational value, but Henry controls the backfield.
Start Ravens defense
Tyler Shough threw for 410 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1 but also committed two turnovers. Baltimore forced two takeaways and allowed 251 yards against Indianapolis.
The Saints’ explosive passing game lowers the ceiling, but the Ravens remain a viable starting defense.
Start Tyler Loop
Loop converted field goals from 57 and 45 yards in the opener. Baltimore’s scoring potential and his demonstrated range make him a strong kicking option.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Start or sit? Fantasy outlook for Ravens-Saints in Week 2
