Through three seasons, Hill has as many fumbles and touchdowns. He has never played even 50% of the snaps in a game and has played more than 30% of the snaps eight times through three years. Until Hill lands meaningful snaps, perhaps as third-down back for the Ravens, Fantasy managers shouldn't bother adding him to rosters.
Ravens' Justice Hill: Nursing two injuries Wednesday
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Hill (foot/hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday,
Hill was nursing a foot injury heading into this past Sunday's 28-3 win over the Browns, and he appears to have picked up a hamstring injury in that game as well while receiving only three touches. Even if Hill is able to play through the injuries Sunday in Pittsburgh, he could face competition for touches behind Gus Edwards from rookie Keaton Mitchell (shoulder), who practiced in full Wednesday and had his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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The Ravens backfield continues to be a work in progress with J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) lost for the season, and it will likely remain a committee with two or three players sharing touches for the foreseeable future. For now, Gus Edwards is the lead running back, and he played 69 percent of the snaps in Week 4 at Cleveland. Hill returned from a one-game absence with a toe injury and played just 12 percent of the snaps, but he managed just three carries for 33 yards and no catches. I still have moderate expectations for Hill, who looked better than Edwards prior to hurting his toe in Week 2, and you should add Hill where available for up to 5 percent of your FAB. And, if you have an IR spot, you might want to stash Mitchell, who could return from his shoulder injury as early as Week 5. He had a strong training camp, and he offers plenty of upside. Mitchell ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash after piling up 2,584 rushing yards and 505 receiving yards over his final two seasons at East Carolina. He's worth 1 percent of your FAB.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Just three touches in Week 4
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Hill (foot) rushed three times for 33 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Browns.
Hill suited up after sitting out the previous game, but he got fewer touches than both Gus Edwards (15 carries, three targets) and Melvin Gordon (three carries, one target). If Gordon continues to rotate in on passing downs while Edwards and quarterback Lamar Jackson account for most of the rushing attempts, Hill will have a tough time earning enough touches to make a meaningful impact in Week 5 against the Steelers.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Suits up Sunday
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Hill (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Hill, who was inactive in Week 3, was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice, and he'll be back in the Ravens' RB mix Sunday. In his return to action, Hill and Gus Edwards figure to work in a time-share arrangement versus Cleveland, with practice-squad callup Melvin Gordon also on hand to log complementary snaps. In that context, Hill is a lineup option in deeper formats, but as long as he's sharing RB touches, the 2019 fourth-rounder profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Trending toward playing
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Hill (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, is trending toward playing against the Browns, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Hill was a full participant in Friday's practice, which does give some hope to fantasy managers that the running back will be active come Sunday. Expect Gus Edwards and Hill to split time in the backfield, with likely practice-squad callup Melvin Gordon also mixing in occasionally on passing downs. Expect the Ravens to confirm the status of the 25-year-old Hill prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Listed questionable for Week 4
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Hill (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
After missing the Week 3 loss to the Colts, Hill sat out Wednesday's practice before upgrading to limited participation Thursday and then full activity Friday. While the full practice wasn't enough for Hill to avoid an injury designation, he looks likely to avoid the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Gus Edwards is averaging a strong 5.0 yards per carry on 29 rushes this season, while Hill has struggled badly at 2.6 YPC on 19 attempts. If anything, Edwards has closed the gap or even passed Hill on the depth chart, though Hill should at least remain the Ravens' preferred pass-catching back.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Limited in return to practice
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Hill (foot) returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
After splitting carries with Gus Edwards in the Ravens' Week 2 win over Cincinnati, Hill sat out this past Sunday's loss to the Colts, then missed practice Wednesday. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Hill approaches this Sunday's game against the Browns with an injury designation, but if available, he'll presumably continue to work in a timeshare with Edwards.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Back at practice
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Hill (foot) was present for practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Hill sat out the Ravens' Week 3 loss to the Colts and didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field a day later suggests that he could return to action Sunday against the Browns. The Ravens will release their second Week 4 injury report later Thursday, when it will be known whether Hill was deemed a limited or full practice participant.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Stashes (RB Preview)
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Hill still isn't practicing and we don't expect him in Week 4, but he's a good stash because the last time we saw him he was handling almost all of the high value touches for the Ravens. He's a high-end flex in tandem with Edwards and a low-end Rb2 if Edwards misses time.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Not practicing
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Hill (foot) isn't taking part in practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Gus Edwards, on the other hand, is suited up for practice just three days after his early departure from a loss to Indianapolis to be evaluated for a concussion. Hill and Edwards split the work out of the backfield in the Week 2 win over the Bengals after J.K. Dobbins' season-ending Achilles tear in the season opener, but Hill then missed the Week 3 loss to the Colts while recovering from turf toe. Hill appears in danger of missing another game when the Ravens travel to Cleveland this Sunday, with Melvin Gordon and Kenyan Drake being the alternatives if both Hill and Edwards are out.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Ruled out for Week 3
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Hill (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
With Hill -- who didn't practice this week -- unavailable, look for Gus Edwards to lead the Ravens backfield Week 3, with practice-squad members Melvin Gordon and/or Kenyan Drake candidates to be elevated and handle complementary work versus Indianapolis. Hill's next chance to suit up for game action will arrive Week 4, when Baltimore faces Cleveland.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Remains sidelined Friday
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Hill (foot) wasn't present for practice Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The Ravens officially list Hill as having a foot injury, but Hensley previously suggested that the running back is dealing with a toe issue. Friday's injury report will clarify whether Hill has a chance to play Sunday against the Colts, but if he's limited or out this weekend, Gus Edwards would likely start the contest, with practice-squad members Melvin Gordon and/or Kenyan Drake candidates to handle complementary backfield work.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Not practicing Thursday
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Hill (toe) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Hill is dealing with turf toe in the aftermath of the Ravens' 27-24 win over the Bengals this past Sunday, when he stepped into an expanded role sans J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) and finished with 53 total yards on 14 touches. Now missing from practice for the second day in a row to begin Week 3 prep, Hill's availability for this Sunday's game against the Colts appears to be uncertain. If Hill ends up sitting out this weekend, Gus Edwards would likely operate as the Ravens' clear top option on the ground, while Melvin Gordon and/or Kenyan Drake could be elevated from the practice squad to handle change-of-pace roles.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Dealing with turf toe
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Hill, who didn't take part in practice Wednesday, is dealing with turf toe, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Hill's injury could threaten his availability for Sunday's game against the Colts, but the running back shouldn't be ticketed for a long-term absence. If Hill sits out this weekend or is subject to a lighter workload, Gus Edwards would likely serve as the lead option out of the backfield. The Ravens also have Melvin Gordon and Kenyan Drake available on the practice squad and could look to elevate one or both players to provide more of a pass-catching option to complement Edwards if Hill is out of the picture Sunday.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Absent from Wednesday's practice
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Hill wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday and may be nursing an injury, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Hill wasn't reported to be dealing with an injury during or after Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bengals, but the Ravens will release their first Week 3 injury report later Wednesday, when it'll become known why the running back was off the field. His absence Wednesday combined with the addition of Kenyan Drake to the practice squad suggests Hill is banged up. Hill took 14 touches for 53 yards this past Sunday, with Gus Edwards recording 10 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Week 3 Adds (RB Preview)
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Gus Edwards scored the touchdown in Week 2, but the usage still favored Hill. Edwards' touchdown came on his only snap inside the 10, while Hill had five. Hill also saw three targets, to none for Edwards, which could be the key to success in Week 3 as the Ravens face a Colts team that currently has the league's best run defense.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Hill played 57 percent of the snaps in Week 2 at Cincinnati compared to 43 percent for Gus Edwards, and Hill had 11 carries for 41 yards and three catches for 12 yards on three targets. Edwards, meanwhile, had 10 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown and no targets. Both will continue to share touches with J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) out, and Hill should be added in all leagues for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB. He's a potential flex option in Week 3 against the Colts.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Gets 14 touches in Week 2 win
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Hill rushed 11 times for 41 yards and caught all three of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bengals.
Hill finished third on the team in rushing yards behind Gus Edwards (62 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries) and Lamar Jackson (54 yards on 12 carries). All three should continue to see substantial volume on the ground in Week 3 against the Colts, and Hill's the top pass-catching option out of the backfield with J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) done for the season. Hill's averaging just 2.5 yards per carry this season compared to Edwards' 5.2.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Week 2 Adds (RB Preview)
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It is going to be a committee approach in Baltimore, but Hill has the best profile as a pass catcher and looks like the short yardage back as well. He's not worth double-digit FAB, but he could be a decent flex this week against the Bengals. In deeper leagues, you may consider Melvin Gordon as well, just in case.
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Ravens' Justice Hill: Pair of scores after Dobbins exit
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Hill rushed eight times for nine yards and two touchdowns in the Ravens' 25-9 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Hill received an unexpected bump in opportunity after J.K. Dobbins was forced from the game with what has now been confirmed as a season-ending Achilles tendon tear. The fourth-year back took advantage of the extra touches, recording his first two touchdowns since his rookie 2019 campaign on a pair of two-yard runs in the third quarter. Given Dobbins' unavailability the rest of the way, Hill should slot into a relatively consistent complementary role behind Gus Edwards, although there's a possibility Melvin Gordon and/or Owen Wright are summoned from the practice squad ahead of a Week 2 road matchup against the Bengals.
