Ricard is out for the second straight game; his absence compounds Ravens’ tight-end room issues and limits blocking/short-yardage options.

Ricard’s calf injury shadows Baltimore’s blocking and short-yardage schemes. His absence could tilt the Ravens toward tighter formations and more reliance on Jackson’s improvisation, while possibly reducing the team’s elite rushing efficiency near the goal line.

Ricard’s calf strain keeps him out Week 1, forcing Ravens to lean on backups at fullback and adjust their backfield and blocking schemes. His absence elevates Lucas Scott and Zaire Mitchell-Paden to practice-squad depth-chart roles while opening more opportunities for Kolar and Andrews in blocking-heavy sets. His presence has long-term implications for Baltimore’s power-running and short-yardage packages.

Ricard’s return reinforces Ravens’ power-running and short-yardage packages, which could influence red-zone scoring and overall efficiency. While not a primary fantasy scorer, his presence shapes the offense’s scoring opportunities and can indirectly lift teammates in Week 1.

Patrick Ricard plays a pivotal role in the Ravens' 21 personnel, enhancing the running game and providing critical blocks for Derrick Henry, particularly in the red zone.