Jaire Alexander is inactive for the Ravens at Cleveland after a limited week of practice and a rough Week 1 showing against Buffalo, where he allowed a big gain and drew a costly DPI. Ravens coach John Harbaugh emphasized practice time as a key factor in his early-season form and said they’ll give him opportunities to bounce back. New starter Chidobe Awuzie filled in as the No. 3 corner last week. Baltimore also ruled out Keaton Mitchell, Patrick Ricard, Isaiah Likely, Carson Vinson and David Ojabo, with Ricard and Likely out again. Cleveland will be without two-time All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin, a notable matchup edge for Baltimore’s pass rush. For fantasy, Alexander’s inactivity could tilt pass-game volume toward the Browns’ receivers, while the Ravens’ depth pieces may reshape snap shares on defense and special teams.

Meanwhile, Bills veteran Keon Coleman produced a notable late-game gain against Baltimore the prior week, highlighting the volatility of Ravens secondary depth and the impact of practice time on coverage. This game sets up a ball-control, multi-RB approach for Baltimore if Mitchell is healthy but sits again, leaving the backfield in flux. The confluence of these inactives and practice narratives creates a week-to-week puzzle for fantasy managers in lineups and DFS lineups alike.

Shedeur Sanders lands with the Cleveland Browns at pick 144 after telling the Baltimore Ravens he wouldn’t join a team with Lamar Jackson as starter. Baltimore passes on him to draft Carson Vinson, while Cleveland slots Sanders behind Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel, shaping a young-but-murky QB path in Week 2.

Baltimore keeps Jackson at the helm with Cooper Rush as the top backup, and Kenny Pickett moves to the Las Vegas Raiders, reshaping QB depth for both sides. For fantasy players, Sanders is a wait-and-watch asset with potential upside if development accelerates or injuries spark new opportunities in Cleveland.

Sanders slid to Cleveland in the fifth round after a draft-day tumble, despite early projections. Baltimore would’ve drafted him earlier but he declined, fearing a behind-Lamar Jackson depth chart. The Browns added him after Dillon Gabriel, but Sanders hasn’t surpassed Gabriel, with Joe Flacco starting and Gabriel backing. For fantasy, he’s a long-term stash with little 2025 upside unless injuries swing opportunities.

The Baltimore Ravens made significant strides during the 2025 NFL draft, securing key prospects that could influence their trajectory toward another championship run. With a total of 11 selections, the Ravens showed a strong commitment to enhancing their roster with players who possess long-term potential.

Malaki Starks, the standout pick from Georgia, recorded impressive defensive statistics, including being named an All-American in 2023, solidifying his role as a promising safety. Mike Green, a highly-rated linebacker who fell to the second round, is seen as a valuable asset with his capacity to pressure quarterbacks, while LaJohntay Wester brings speed to the return game.

However, the selection of Carson Vinson raised eyebrows, as the Ravens had previously acquired another lineman, leading to questions about their depth strategy. The kicker position also looms large as Justin Tucker's future hangs in the balance amidst an investigation.