Fantasy football managers of the Baltimore Ravens' stars don't have much reason to be concerned as training camp kicks off, but last year was a painful reminder that anything can happen in this league.
The Ravens gear up for 2026 with a now-healthy Lamar Jackson and the ageless Derrick Henry, both of whom should be fantasy stars this season. Zay Flowers comes into this year after an under-the-radar WR1 season. However, beyond those three, there are certainly some question marks.
As training camp rolls on and the preseason comes and goes, consider this your one-stop shop for all things fantasy-related in Baltimore.
Note: This story will be updated regularly throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp and preseason.
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Ja'Kobi Lane has become impossible to ignore -- 8/8
ESPN's Jamison Hensley stated he hasn't seen a rookie have a camp like Lane has had in 27 years. Lane has consistently brought in contested catches and is earning the trust of Lamar Jackson. You can't ignore catch radius and ability to reel in difficult passes.
Ja'Kobi Lane continues to stand out in practice -- 8/5
Lane has been the talk of camp, and he keeps on making plays for this offense. ESPN's Jamison Hensley reported that Lane made a leaping touchdown catch from Lamar Jackson during red-zone drills. Marlon Humphrey was in coverage, as Lane has made catches on both Humphrey and Nate Wiggins.
Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said, "The guy that I was around that his hands remind me of is [former NFL great] Mike Thomas... You threw it in the vicinity, and you felt like he was going to go get it. There is a lot of that feeling. He is a very friendly guy to throw to."
Zay Flowers and Ravens agree on extension -- 8/4
Baltimore and Flowers agreed to terms on a four-year, $140 million extension. That keeps Baltimore's WR1 signed through the 2031 campaign.
Another Ravens rookie WR makes an impressive catch -- 8/4
"Jackson then completed a 30-yard pass down the right sideline to Elijah Sarratt. Beautiful play. Now the rookie had hip-pocket coverage from Chandler Rivers, who was right with him, and Sarratt put his hands up late. Rivers had not found the football, and the ball dropped right into the bread basket. Obviously, really good receiving instincts there by Sarratt to not show the ball to Rivers by his hand movement too early," Ken McKusick of Film Study Ravens said on a podcast.
Sarratt showed polished receiving instincts on a 30-yard completion from Lamar Jackson during one-on-one work. Chandler Rivers stayed in tight hip-pocket coverage, but Sarratt waited until the last moment to raise his hands. Because Rivers had not located the football, that late hand movement prevented him from reacting in time, and the pass dropped directly to Surratt for the catch. The rep showed Sarratt could finish against close coverage without giving the defender an early cue,"
Ja'Kobi Lane makes ridiculous catch - 8/4
Lane made the play of camp thus far, reeling in a one-handed pass with cornerback Nate Wiggins in coverage. Lane reached back and snagged the ball before falling out of bounds, showcasing his body control.
Ja'Kobi Lane hype continues to rise -- 8/3
A couple of days after the rookie made the play of the day, going sky-high for an impressive grab, he's continuing to get run with the starters, per Samuel Njoku of Locked on Ravens. With Bateman having a good camp and theoretically locked in as the WR2, how much will Lane push for snaps? It's getting even more interesting by the day.
Adam Randall already paying dividends -- 8/3
The Day 3 rookie is impressing thus far as a potential RB2.
"He consistently finished runs with authority, knocked Ethan Burke backward on one carry, flattened Rayaan Benny on another, and generally resembled the downhill mentality the Ravens value in Derrick Henry," Ken McKusick of Film Study Ravens said after a recent practice.
Rashod Bateman creating 'explosive' opportunities -- 8/3
"Bateman generated several explosive opportunities despite mixed results," per McKusick. Bateman has consistently generated separation and given Lamar Jackson the opportunity for big plays. Some throws have fallen short, but if they had connected, Bateman would be even more of a star of camp.
Devontez Walker 'heavily involved' -- 8/3
Again according to McKusic, Devontez Walker has been getting plenty of action.
"Walker remained heavily involved throughout practice and produced several solid catches," McKusick said.
This only adds to the confusion and muddied waters with a player like rookie Ja'kobi Lane performing so well. The Ravens' WR room remains fluid.
Jesse Minter wants to get the ball to Zay Flowers in "as many ways as possible" -- 7/24
When you tell the average fantasy manager that Zay Flowers was a WR1 last year, they might initially be surprised. It sounds like Minter wants that surprise factor to vanish with as much as he's going to put the ball in Flowers' hands.
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