Baltimore placed Adam Randall—a 232-pound converted wideout with an 82nd-percentile College Target Share (10.9%)—and cornerback Bilhal Kone on injured reserve for at least four games with an undisclosed injury.
That designation clears the runway for Rasheen Ali, who brandishes a 91st-percentile College Dominator Rating (38.7%) and a 102.3 Speed Score, to step directly into Baltimore’s RB3 role. Stash Ali on dynasty rosters today while Randall recovers and Justice Hill handles satellite-back duties.
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Fantasy relevant players ruled out Sunday include Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Joe Burrow, Samaje Perine, Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving, Dalton Kincaid, Jaxson Dart, Darius Slayton, C.J. Stroud, Brenton Strange, Marvin Harrison, Tory Horton, Isiah Pacheco, J.K. Dobbins, Rashod Bateman, Justice Hill, and Sam LaPorta.
Per Adam Schefter
Running back Justice Hill has been one of the most reliable players for the Ravens organization since being selected by the team in the 4th round of the 2019 draft. Hill has overcome an Achilles tear and provided a steadying presence for the Ravens running back room throughout the years, serving as a backup behind former Raven Mark Ingram and current starter Derrick Henry. Today, the Ravens have rewarded the six year veteran’s consistency with a 2 year $6million dollar deal that will keep him in Baltimore through the 2026 season.
Hill has recorded 5 carries for 25 yards and taken on an expanded role in the passing game, catching 8 passes for 62 yards out of the backfield while spelling starter Derrick Henry. Hill will likely not have any standalone value as a fantasy option outside of leagues with 12+ teams and deep benches, but due to the current injuries many are facing early this season he could be a good fill in as he currently faces the Dallas Cowboys, who have allowed the most fantasy points in the league to running backs.
When asked about Justice Hill’s evolution into this upcoming season, Harbaugh continues to speak highly of Hill. Claiming ““He is a high caliber running back… I think he’s gonna play a lot.” Especially referring to the AFC Divisional game in 2023 where Hill he had 77 total yards on 15 touches. Hill could have a presence in the upcoming season with his complimentary style to Derrick Henry’s allowing him to have value in fantasy football in deeper leagues.
Justice Hill will continue to be valuable in fantasy football as a handcuff with Derrick Henry owners. His growth in the offense, as well as the Ravens moving on from Gus Edwards and JK Dobbins has allowed for more opportunities and chances to make an impression.
It’s not all bad news for the Ravens this week, well kind of. Baltimore losses two starting WRs but gets back a RB this week in Justice Hill. Justice Hill is coming back from a toe injury in week 4 and is going to be needed as the Ravens continue to struggle with fielding healthy players.
Justice Hill missed week 3 with a toe injury and the Ravens lost a close game to the Indianapolis Colts. The Ravens are hoping that Justice Hill returning to the lineup this week will help them put up more than 19 points as they continue to adapt to this new offense whilst also dealing with a myriad of injuries.
Justice Hill role in the Baltimore O has been defined as the lead RB, he received a higher snap share in weeks 1 and 2 and had more opportunities weeks 1 and 2 than fellow backfield mate Augustus Gus Bus Edwards. The Ravens signed RB Kenyan Drake and activated RB Melvin Gordon last week and used both of them in the game which limited Gus Edwards touches to 11 total opportunities while Gordon saw 12 total opportunities including the more valuable receiving game usage earning 2 targets and he tied Edwards with 1 red zone touch in the game. Hill returning and Melvin Gordon set to being elevated to the active roster agains means Kenyan Drake who saw 4 total opportunities last week will get nine this week. Hill will resume his lead back role with a mix of early down work and passing game usage similar to how we saw Melvin Gordon operate in week 3 next to Gus. Although Hill is the lead when healthy right now, there is a rookie RB by the name of Keaton Mitchell who is set to make his return off the IR next week. Mitchell impressed in training camp and in the preseason, and his explosive speed and playmaking ability will get him on the field for a Baltimore team that needs more explosive playmaking from their RBs. Stash Mitchell now and get a running back with the potential to take over a lucrative Baltimore backfield.
The Baltimore Ravens injury luck has been nonexistent for several years, and their backfield injuries rival even those of the 49ers. JK Dobbins replacements were supposed to be Justice Hill and Gus Edwards, and after one week of that tandem Hill is now ruled out with a toe injury.
Justice Hill was trending toward inactive all week the Ravens added Kenyan Drake to their practice squad earlier in the week. We should expect Drake, who played admirably for the Ravens last year, to be elevated to the active roster for game day as the Ravens only have 2 RBs active right now.
Gus Edwards should get the lead rushing role in the Ravens backfield this week. Melvin Gordon should be in line to soak up some of the pass game usage Justice Hill left behind. And when Kenyan Drake is activated we could be looking at the dreaded 3-way committee backfield if neither impresses.
