The Ravens are limping into this matchup as their season continues to unravel. With Lamar Jackson expected to miss another game and Zay Flowers still questionable, Baltimore’s offense is struggling to find any consistency. Meanwhile, the Rams look to get back on track after letting a winnable game slip away in regulation last week. Matthew Stafford and company have the advantage in what could turn into a one-sided affair if the Ravens’ injury woes persist.
🐏 Starts – Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford (QB, Rams)
Stafford is in a perfect bounce-back spot this week. The Ravens’ defense has been exposed through the air recently, and without Lamar on the other side, Stafford should have plenty of time to pick them apart. Expect 275+ yards and multiple touchdowns as he reminds everyone that he can still carve up a secondary when given protection.
Start Meter: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Puka Nacua (WR, Rams)
Nacua continues to be a target monster and is in line for another big performance. The Ravens’ secondary has struggled against physical route-runners, and Nacua’s volume makes him nearly matchup-proof. Expect at least seven targets and a strong chance to find the end zone.
Start Meter: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Davante Adams (WR, Rams)
Adams’ chemistry with Stafford continues to grow, and he’s been the go-to guy in clutch situations. He’s projected for 65+ yards and a touchdown in this one as the Rams look to spread the field and attack vertically. He’s a rock-solid WR2 with WR1 upside this week.
Start Meter: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Kyren Williams (RB, Rams)
Williams has become the heart of this offense, finding the end zone twice through the air last week. He remains heavily involved in both the run and pass game, giving him a safe floor and elite upside. Don’t overthink this one: Williams is a must-start.
Start Meter: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🟣 Starts – Baltimore Ravens
Ravens’ Zay Flowers: Limited with shoulder injury – The RotoWire Staff via cbssports.com
Zay Flowers (WR, Ravens)
If Flowers suits up, he’s one of the few Ravens players worth trusting. Even with Cooper Rush under center, Flowers has shown the ability to make plays in space and rack up PPR points. Expect around 70 yards on volume alone if he’s active.
Start Meter: 🔥🔥🔥
Derrick Henry (RB, Ravens)
Henry managed to find the end zone last week and remains the focal point of Baltimore’s offense with Lamar sidelined. Expect another heavy workload and potential goal-line opportunities as the Ravens try to control the clock. He’s a strong RB2 this week.
Start Meter: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
🚫 Sits
Mark Andrews (TE, Ravens)
Without Lamar Jackson, Andrews’ production has taken a huge hit. He’s too reliant on chemistry and timing with his quarterback, and Cooper Rush just isn’t providing that. There are better tight-end options available this week.
Sit Meter: ❄️❄️❄️❄️
Justice Hill (RB, Ravens)
Hill saw very limited snaps last week, and his role continues to shrink with Henry dominating touches. Unless there’s an injury ahead of him, Hill belongs on your bench.
Sit Meter: ❄️❄️❄️❄️
Ravens Defense
Baltimore’s defense has been a fantasy staple in years past, but this is not the week to trust them. The Rams’ high-powered passing attack and balanced play-calling create an unfavorable matchup. Sit them and look for a streaming defense elsewhere.
Sit Meter: ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
📊 Quick Start Table
| Player | Team | Start/Sit | Start Meter |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | Start | 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | Start | 🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | Start | 🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
| Kyren Williams | LAR | Start | 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | Start (if active) | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | Start | 🔥🔥🔥🔥 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | Sit | ❄️❄️❄️❄️ |
| Justice Hill | BAL | Sit | ❄️❄️❄️❄️ |
| Ravens Defense | BAL | Sit |
🏁 Wrap Up
With Lamar Jackson sidelined, the Ravens’ offense will once again struggle to find rhythm. The Rams should control this game from start to finish behind a big day from Matthew Stafford and his reliable trio of Nacua, Adams, and Williams. Baltimore’s fantasy value is limited to Derrick Henry and possibly Zay Flowers if healthy. Fade the rest of the Ravens in what could be a long afternoon.
Projected Score: Rams 27, Ravens 13
Fantasy Stat Leaders Prediction:
• Matthew Stafford: 285 yards, 3 TDs
• Puka Nacua: 8 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD
• Kyren Williams: 95 total yards, 1 TD
• Derrick Henry: 78 rushing yards, 1 TD
• Zay Flowers: 6 receptions, 70 yards
