Andrews remains one of the most reliable weekly must-start tight ends in Fantasy, but an expected leveling off of targets does smush his upside to catch Travis Kelce as the top tight end in the game. In 2021, Andrews averaged a ridiculous 17.2 PPR points and 9.0 targets per game. In every other year of his career, he's been between 11.6 and 13.4 PPR points per game. That includes 2022, when he averaged 12.7, but 15.4 in the nine games he started and finished with Lamar Jackson. He's been Jackson's money target, but with the Ravens' receiver group growing, Andrews figures to lose some opportunities and could settle around five catches and 80 yards per game. That's still pretty great, which is why he's a safe Fantasy choice starting after 30th overall in PPR and 40th overall in non-PPR.
Andrews (quadriceps) caught five of eight targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over Cincinnati.
Andrews led the Ravens in targets in his season debut, and the productive tight end found the end zone from three yards out in the third quarter. Baltimore beefed up its receiving corps with the offseason additions of Odell Beckham in free agency and Zay Flowers in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but Beckham didn't play in the second half due to an ankle injury. Even if every key pass catcher is available in Week 3 against the Colts, Andrews projects to remain in the upper echelon of fantasy tight ends as long as he's healthy.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Suits up Sunday
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Andrews (quadricep) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Andrews, who was held out of Week 1 action, returned to a full practice Friday but was listed as questionable by the Ravens ahead of Sunday's contest. With his active status confirmed, Andrews figures to step back into a key role in the team's Lamar Jackson-led passing offense in the absence of any in-game setbacks. Fellow TE Isaiah Likely is also on hand to log complementary snaps behind Andrews versus Cincinnati.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Expected to suit up vs. Bengals
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Andrews (quadriceps) is expected to play Sunday at Cincinnati, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Andrews missed Week 1 and is officially listed as questionable for Week 2, but he was a full participant in practice Friday and should be capable of handling a normal workload. Official word on the star tight end's status will come when Baltimore releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Andrews is indeed active, he will become an automatic start for fantasy managers, while Isaiah Likely will be relegated to No. 2 duties.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Gets Week 2 questionable tag
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Andrews (quadricep) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
For the second game in a row, Andrews will take a questionable designation into the weekend, but he should have a better chance at being available this Sunday after he was ultimately inactive for the Ravens' Week 1 win over the Texans. After logging a trio of limited practices a week ago before sitting out against Houston, Andrews remained limited Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full activity Friday. Assuming Andrews' quad injury responded well to Friday's session, he should be able to assume his usual duties as the Ravens' starting tight end Sunday in what would be his season debut. Official confirmation on Andrews' status one way or the other will arrive when Baltimore releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Another limited practice
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Andrews (quadricep) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Andrews, who was inactive for the Ravens' Week 1 win over the Texans, also was limited Wednesday, so unless the tight end practices fully Friday, he'll likely be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Andrews noted Thursday that he's "continuing to get better day-by-day," while adding that he's "excited for [the Ravens' Week 2] offensive game plan." If Andrews remains sidelined this weekend, however, Isaiah Likely would likely step in once again as Baltimore's top tight end.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Remains limited at practice
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Andrews (quadricep) was limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Andrews was limited in all three of the Ravens' practices last week before sitting out the Week 1 win over the Texans, but , Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site suggests that the tight end could be ready to make his season debut Sunday against the Bengals. That said, Andrews will presumably need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the contest.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Practicing Wednesday
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Andrews (quadriceps) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The Ravens will release their first Week 2 injury report later Wednesday, when the team will provide word on whether Andrews was a limited or full participant in practice. The star tight end's ability to get on the field Wednesday in any fashion nonetheless bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday in Cincinnati, though he did log three limited practices last week before ultimately sitting out the season-opening win over the Texans. While Andrews was out, Isaiah Likely filled in as Baltimore's top tight end but caught just one target for a four-yard gain.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Doing better
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Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Andrews (quadriceps) "looks good" and that the Ravens will monitor him in practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Andrews appears to have a chance at returning for Week 2's matchup in Cincinnati, but his odds will depend on how he looks in practice. A return by the star tight end would be a needed piece of good news for Baltimore, as the team sustained a fair amount of injuries in Week 1's win over the Texans, with J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) most notably having been lost for the season.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Unlikely for opener
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Andrews (quadriceps) is not expected to play in Sunday's season opening tilt against the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Andrews practiced in limited fashion during the week before ultimately drawing a questionable designation for Week 1. It originally seemed as though he was on the track toward availability, which makes his likely absence somewhat surprising. Should that be the case, Isaiah Likely would be the team's No. 1 tight end against Houston, while Charlie Kolar provides depth.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Questionable for Week 1
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Andrews (quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans after being limited in practice this week.
With Andrews officially listed as questionable, the tight end's status will be worth tracking closely as Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff approaches. Look for added context regarding his Week 1 status to arrive late Saturday or early Sunday via national reporters such as Adam Schefter of ESPN and/or Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, but if Andrews is limited or out this weekend, Isaiah Likely would be in line for added snaps versus Houston.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Logs another limited practice
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Andrews (quad) remained limited at Thursday's practice.
Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, when asked about his quad injury Thursday, Andrews replied, "It's one of those things that's been a little tricky, but I'm feeling better," while adding that he's taking it "day-by-day" as Sunday's season opener against the Texans approaches. Friday's injury report will clarify whether the star tight end heads into the weekend with an injury designation or cleared for Week 1 action.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Limited in return to practice
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Andrews was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a quadricep injury.
As promised by head coach John Harbaugh, Andrews returned to practice Wednesday, and the release of the team's first official injury report of the regular season revealed the nature of the issue that had kept the tight end off the field for the Ravens' past six practice sessions. Even though he was limited in his return to the field, Andrews still seems on track to play this Sunday against Houston, with Harbaugh downplaying the severity of the injury at least two or three times over the past week.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Back at practice, as promised
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Andrews (undisclosed) is participating at Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Andrews is back on the field after having missed Baltimore's last six practices due to an undisclosed injury. The Ravens' first official injury report of the week will be released later Wednesday and will reveal whether Andrews was limited or practiced without restrictions. Head coach John Harbaugh has repeatedly downplayed the severity of Andrews' undisclosed injury.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Should return Wednesday
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Andrews (undisclosed) is scheduled to return to practice Wednesday, with coach John Harbaugh saying Monday that he's still in "don't push the panic button" mode, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
A return to practice would put Andrews right on track for the season opener Sunday against Houston, while another absence Wednesday would warrant skepticism about Harbaugh's persistent optimism. The coach has repeatedly downplayed the injury and said he expects Andrews back in practice this week, though the tight end has been sidelined for nearly two weeks after another missed practice Monday. All eyes will be on Andrews' status Wednesday when the Ravens release their first official injury report of the 2023 season.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Not practicing yet
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Andrews (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Coach John Harbaugh downplayed Andrews' unspecified injury last week and said he was sure the tight end would be ready for Baltimore's season opener against Houston. While that may still be the case, another missed practice is cause for concern at least temporarily. If Andrews doesn't recover as quickly as the Ravens expected, they've got a capable replacement in second-year pro Isaiah Likely.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Looks comfortable running
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Andrews (undisclosed) worked out on a side field Wednesday and looked comfortable running, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Andrews has missed practice for about a week now but seems to be on track for the Ravens' Sept. 10 season opener versus Houston. The Ravens haven't said much about Andrews' injury, apart from head coach John Harbaugh noting last week that it's "nothing serious" and just "something we're kind of working through." In the event of a setback, Isaiah Likely would fill in for Andrews as Baltimore's top receiving tight end.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Expected to play Week 1
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Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that he expects Andrews (undisclosed) to practice next week and play in the season opener against Houston on Sunday, Sept. 10, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Andrews missed another practice Monday, marking his third straight absence, and it sounds like he'll remain out for at least a few more days. Harbaugh has insisted the tight end is dealing with a minor issue, though the specifics of the injury have yet to be released. Andrews can be considered day-to-day moving forward.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Misses another practice
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Andrews (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The report notes that Andrews has missed the team's past three practices, with coach John Harbaugh having indicated last week that the tight end is "working through" something but "nothing serious." For now, consider Andrews day-to-day as the Ravens' Sept. 10 contest against the Texans approaches.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Not on field for warmups
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Andrews (undisclosed) isn't on the field for warmups ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Andrews wasn't expected to play this preseason even if healthy, and he missed a practice or two this week due to an undisclosed injury. He'll focus on getting healthy ahead of a Week 1 home game against the Texans.
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Ravens' Mark Andrews: Misses practice
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Andrews missed Wednesday's practice with an unspecified injury, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Head coach John Harbaugh said there's "nothing serious" going on with Andrews, noting that the tight end is "just dealing with something that we're kind of working through right now." With that in mind, Andrews is looking unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Buccaneers, while focusing on readying himself for Week 1.
