Baltimore’s Sunday status remains uncertain as Lamar Jackson’s hamstring kept him from practicing and the Ravens weigh a pivotal matchup with Houston. Coach John Harbaugh offered little clarity, joking about keeping details under wraps while Jackson attends meetings and works. If Jackson can’t go, Cooper Rush would step in and lead a reshaped attack, a reality Maryland fans will watch closely as Baltimore fights to reverse a 1-3 start.

Seven Ravens were listed as limited or out at practice, including Ronnie Stanley, Roquan Smith, Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey and Patrick Ricard. Baltimore sits as a 1.5-point home underdog to the Texans, underscoring the fantasy implications of a possible Rush-led game plan and how key role players could rise in Jackson’s potential absence.

The mix of uncertainty at quarterback and a veteran backup stepping up adds a rich layer of risk-reward for fantasy managers. The Ravens’ path to offensive upside hinges on the health of Jackson and the efficiency of Rush if he plays, while the defense faces Houston’s call to exploit any offensive gaps.

Nnamdi Madubuike’s season is over after a neck injury, leaving Baltimore’s defense thin as a 1-3 start widens concerns about points allowed. The unit has yielded 33.3 per game through four weeks, with key injuries to Humphrey, Roquan Smith, Nate Wiggins and Ronnie Stanley piling up after the Chiefs loss. Baltimore faces Houston at home next, a pivotal test to steady fantasy upside as the offense absorbs the pressure and rides Lamar Jackson’s playmaking in a tough early schedule.