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News & Notes: Nate Wiggins Is Day-to-Day After Foot Injury Ravens RB Justice Hill is only expected to miss several weeks. The Ravens expect the practice return of a couple key defenders this week. Jo...

4 DAYS AGO • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Could return late in season Coach John Harbaugh said Hill (neck) will be sidelined three-to-four weeks, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill was apparently injured in practice last week and was placed on injured reserve ahead of last Thursday night's game against the Bengals. Hill will miss at least three more contests while on IR, but it sounds like he'll have a chance to return when eligible in Week 17. Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will continue to handle backup duties behind Derrick Henry for the next few weeks.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Ravens placed Hill (neck) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Hill will be forced to miss at least Baltimore's next four games due to a neck injury he appears to have sustained during practice. He wasn't listed on Monday's injury report, but then appeared as a non-participant Tuesday and Wednesday. Beginning Thursday versus the Bengals, and until at least Dec. 27 versus the Packers in Week 17, both Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will be in position to handle increased complementary roles behind Derrick Henry.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Bengals Hill (neck) is ruled out for Thursday's contest against Cincinnati.

Impact Hill was not listed on Monday's injury report, but he's since missed back-to-back practices due to a neck issue and will be forced to remain sidelined Week 13. In his stead, Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will stand to handle increased backfield roles bend Derrick Henry on Thanksgiving Day, a divisional matchup that could make for a high-scoring affair with quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) expected to return to the starting lineup for the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Hamilton, Rashod Bateman Set to Play vs. Bengals Lamar Jackson does not have an injury designation. The Ravens have ruled out RB Justice Hill.

NOVEMBER 26 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Added to injury report Hill (neck) did not practice Tuesday.

Impact Hill wasn't included on Monday's report, so he apparently suffered the injury during practice. It's unclear if the injury will threaten his status for Thursday's matchup against the Bengals, though he'll likely need to return to practice in at least some capacity Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

No opportunities in return Hill did not record a carry or target in Sunday's win over the Jets. He played 16 snaps.

Impact Hill was back in action after missing Week 11 with a toe injury. However, he was not involved in the game plan as he played 25 percent of the snaps and did not record a touch. Hill has not played more than 19 snaps in any of his four games since the bye, nor has he gotten more than one carry in any of those outings. Fellow running back Keaton Mitchell is still not out-snapping Hill, but he tends to get the ball when he's on the field. Hill and the Ravens return to action Thanksgiving night against the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for return Hill (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact With Hill back in action, Keaton Mitchell doesn't figure to get much playing time in passing situations this Sunday against the Jets. Both should have roles off the bench behind lead back Derrick Henry.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Present at practice Wednesday Hill (toe) is participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Impact Hill managed to log one limited practice session before being ruled out for Baltimore's win over the Browns in Week 11, so his odds of gaining clearance in time for Sunday's matchup against the Jets seem fair. Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will be in line to handle increased roles behind Derrick Henry once again in the event that Hill remains sidelined versus New York.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Browns Hill (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Hill returned to a limited practice Friday, but he'll sit this one out and target a possible return to action Nov. 23 against the Jets. In his absence versus Cleveland, Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will be available to handle Week 11 backfield touches that don't go to Baltimore's top RB, Derrick Henry.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson Practicing Again; Key Offensive Weapon Returns Ravens RB Justice Hill is back on the field, but rookie OLB Mike Green is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 14 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Participating in Friday's practice Hill (toe) returned to practice Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of the The Athletic reports.

Impact The Ravens will release their injury report later Friday, at which point Hill's participation level will be clarified. He'll likely carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns after being unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday, though Hill may be able to avoid one if he practices without limitations Friday.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Thursday Hill (toe) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill also missed Wednesday's session, so what the running back does Friday will loom large in terms of his Week 11 status. If Hill is limited or out Sunday against the Browns, Keaton Mitchell would likely see added snaps behind lead back Derrick Henry, provided he's able to play through the knee issue that limited him Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Hill missed Wednesday's practice with a toe injury.

Impact Fellow running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) was a limited participant, and he'd likely take on a larger role if Hill were to miss Sunday's matchup with Cleveland. Mitchell's emergence as a change-of-pace back in recent weeks has sapped some of Hill's fantasy value, though Hill still dominates snaps in clear passing situations (and scored a TD on his lone carry last week).

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown Sunday Hill took his lone carry for a one-yard touchdown and added a 12-yard reception in Sunday's win over the Vikings.

Impact The Ravens used Hill a bit more than they did in Week 9 when the veteran played a season-low 11 snaps. Hill was out there for 19 snaps on offense, which was 27% of the plays. He only had two touches but made the most of them by scoring a touchdown on his only carry and picking up a first down on his one catch. Hill's goal-line carry was his first such carry of the season and his first red zone carry since Week 4. He remains a part of the offense, but he rarely sees even five touches in a given game.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Snap count ticks down Thursday Hill had a two-yard carry and added two receptions for 13 yards in Thursday's win over the Dolphins.

Impact Hill's 11 snaps marked a season low as Baltimore deployed Keaton Mitchell for roughly the same number of plays as the veteran. Lamar Jackson targeted Hill twice, and he managed to bring both in for receptions. Through eight games, Hill has just one game with more than 20 rushing yards, and his pass-catching has tapered off since the bye with just two combined targets in his last two games. Baltimore heads to Minnesota in Week 10.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Usage drops off in win Hill had one carry for two yards and drew zero targets on 19 snaps in Sunday's win over the Bears.

Impact Baltimore leaned on Derrick Henry as the primary running back Sunday, and even when Hill was in, he wasn't a featured part of the offense. Hill's usage is volatile week-to-week and depends on game script where Baltimore needs to utilize his blitz pickup and pass-catching skills. Another looming threat to Hill's usage was the reintroduction of Keaton Mitchell to the backfield. Mitchell played just seven snaps but had a strong usage rate with four carries for 43 yards. Hill's role won't be deleted from the offense because he offers elements that Henry and Mitchell do not, but his snap counts could take a hit going forward if Mitchell continues to shine.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Five receptions in loss Hill rushed the ball six times for 16 yards in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Rams. He added five receptions on six targets for 28 yards.

Impact The Ravens ran a run-heavy offense as long as possible, giving Hill a chance to mix in on possessions to relieve Derrick Henry. Hill saw a season-high six carries as a result, but he made a more significant impact as a pass catcher. His usage could change with the anticipated return of Lamar Jackson (hamstring) after the team's bye, but Hill has at least three catches in four of six games on the campaign.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal usage in blowout loss Hill had a three-yard carry and a nine-yard reception while playing 11 snaps in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.

Impact Though the Ravens were in a catch-up script for much of the game, Hill played his fewest snaps of the season by a wide margin. The veteran had played at least 40 percent of the snaps in the first four weeks before bottoming out with 30 percent on Sunday. Opportunities dried up as a result, as he had just one carry and two targets on the day. Baltimore's offense is in a tough spot as long as Lamar Jackson is sidelined, and the ripple effects fall across the skill players, including Hill. The Ravens host the Rams in Week 6

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal usage in blowout loss Hill had a three-yard carry and a nine-yard reception on 11 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Texans.

Impact Though the Ravens were in a catch-up script for much of the game, Hill played his fewest snaps of the season by a wide margin. The veteran had played at least 40% of the snaps in the first four weeks before bottoming out with 30% on Sunday. Opportunities dried up as a result as he had just one carry and two targets on the day. Baltimore's offense is in a tough spot as long as Lamar Jackson is sidelined and the ripple effects fall across the skill players, including Hill. The Ravens host the Rams in Week 6

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in blowout loss Hill carried three times for 76 yards and a touchdown and added five receptions for 41 yards and another score in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Hill opened and closed the scoring Sunday. He punched in an 11-yard touchdown grab to cap off the Ravens' first drive, then finished with a 71-yard touchdown run to cut the Ravens' deficit to three scores with under two minutes to go. In between, Hill added a few short carries and receptions as the Ravens offense largely floundered. Hill out-snapped starting running back Derrick Henry 32 to 21, but the Ravens trailed from the second quarter onward and largely abandoned the running game.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in blowout loss Hill had three carries for 76 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Chiefs. He added five receptions for 41 yards and another score.

Impact Hill opened and closed the scoring Sunday. He punched in an 11-yard touchdown grab to cap off the Ravens' first drive, then finished things off with a 71-yard touchdown run to bring the Ravens within 17 points with under two minutes to go. In between, Hill added a few short carries and receptions as the Ravens' offense largely floundered. It was noteworthy that Hill out-snapped Derrick Henry 32 to 21, but the Ravens trailed from the second quarter onward. The Ravens host the Texans in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Targeted four times in loss Hill caught three of four targets for 45 yards in Monday's 38-30 loss to the Lions.

Impact Hill was not used in the rushing attack for the first time this season, yet his four targets and 45 yards through the air were both season highs through three weeks. The veteran running back played 51 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps, finishing ahead of Derrick Henry, who had a 49 percent snap share. As long as Henry stays healthy, however, Hill's minimal usage makes him difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production. The 27-year-old can be ignore for fantasy purposes when the Ravens visit the Chiefs in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three grabs Sunday Hill had three carries for seven yards and caught all three of his targets for 18 yards Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Baltimore's run game was uncharacteristically shut down by the Browns on Sunday as Hill and Derrick Henry combined for 14 carries and 30 yards. Hill managed to contribute in the passing game with three grabs after being held to just one three-yard reception in the opener. His playing time remained in line with his Week 1 total as he played 22 snaps. His usage can vary week-to-week, but Hill's snap share sits in the 40 percent range.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE