Likely headed elsewhere in 2019

Coach John Harbaugh intimated last week that the Ravens likely won't retain Flacco for 2019, instead expecting to proceed with Lamar Jackson as their starting quarterback Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports. "Joe Flacco is going to play really well in this league. Joe can still play," Harbaugh said. "I think we saw that in the first half of the this season. Joe's going to have a market. A lot of teams are going to want Joe, because they understand that. I'll be in Joe's corner, wherever he's at, unless we play him."

Analysis: After Jackson replaced an injured Flacco as starter in Week 11 and retained the top gig once the veteran was healthy again en route to guiding the Ravens to six wins in their final seven regular-season contests, there was never much of an expectation that Flacco was long for the roster. Due $18.5 million in 2019, Flacco is too pricey to be rostered as a backup, a reality Harbaugh acknowledged in his comments following the Ravens' wild-card loss to the Chargers on Jan. 6. Given that Flacco has…read more

Uneven 2018 season

Flacco appeared in nine games in 2018, completing 61 percent of his passes for 2,465 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions before suffering a hip injury and ultimately being replaced by rookie Lamar Jackson.

Analysis: The Ravens' selection of Jackson in the first round of the 2018 draft signaled the end of the Flacco era in Baltimore, but it wasn't clear when exactly the changing of the guard would happen. Flacco kept the job out of camp and started out strong by completing 64.3 percent of his passes with eight touchdowns and two picks to lead the Ravens to a 3-1 record to begin the year. He regressed after that point, however, seeing his completion percentage drop to 58.7 and notching a 4:4 TD:INT ratio in…read more

Unlikely to stay with team in 2019

The Ravens are expected to move on from Flacco this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on the "NFL GameDay Morning" program. "Look at Flacco's future, he's 33 years old, he's set to make $18.5 million next year. The Ravens are expected to move on from him this offseason," Rapoport said. "They'll incur $16 million of dead money, but, of course, they're not going to bring him back as a backup making $16 million."

Analysis: Now having fully recovered from the right hip injury that sidelined him for the past four games, Flacco will suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers as the No. 2 quarterback for the first time in his career. With Lamar Jackson leading the team to a 3-1 record through his first four starts, the Ravens appear inclined to cast their lot with the rookie moving forward, leaving no room in 2019 for Flacco as an expensive backup. Given Flacco's underwhelming production over the last few years, teams in…read more

Active as backup Week 15

Flacco (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers but will serve as the backup quarterback to Lamar Jackson.

Analysis: Flacco practiced in full all week, so the active status was expected. However, with Jackson having forged a 3-1 record as a starter, he'll remain in the top job against a vulnerable Tampa defense in Week 15. Flacco's active status knocks Robert Griffin III back to an inactive designation.

Practices fully, but listed as questionable

The Ravens list Flacco (right hip) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Flacco was listed as a full practice participant all week, so he'll presumably be available this weekend. In any case, assuming he's in uniform Sunday, he's be in line to back up Lamar Jackson, who has been confirmed as the Ravens' Week 15 starting QB.

Set for full practice

Coach John Harbaugh said that Flacco (hip) would practice fully Wednesday and will face no restrictions as he returns to action in a backup role Sunday against the Buccaneers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis: With Flacco ready to go after missing the Ravens' previous four games with a strained right hip, Harbaugh was finally forced to make a tough decision between the veteran and Lamar Jackson as his starting quarterback. To little surprise, Jackson was named the Week 15 starter after sparking a dormant rushing attack over the past four weeks while leading the Ravens to wins in three of those contests. Jackson could still use some polish as a passer -- he's completed only 58.4 percent of his throws…read more

Slated for backup role

Coach John Harbaugh said Flacco (hip) would serve as the backup to Lamar Jackson (ankle) in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: After logging full practice participation last Friday before being listed as inactive for the fourth straight week ahead of Sunday's overtime loss to the Chiefs, Flacco seems to have just about moved past the right hip issue that has been plaguing him. Despite his improved health, Flacco will surrender the starting gig for the first time in his NFL career, in part due to his spotty play beforehand. Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Harbaugh said that he made the decision because he felt…read more

Could steal snaps from Jackson

Coach John Harbaugh suggested Flacco (hip) will have a role Week 15 against Tampa Bay, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports. "It stands to reason that if Joe's ready to go, he'll be part of the game plan," Harbaugh said Monday. "He's too good of a player not to be."

Analysis: Harbaugh seems to be hinting at splitting snaps between his two quarterbacks rather than having Flacco replace Lamar Jackson (ankle) as the starter. The team needs Jackson on the field to run the ball effectively, but he does leave a lot to be desired in obvious passing situations, even after showing some progress on that front during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs. Jackson's ankle injury adds another dimension to the situation, though both he and Harbaugh have downplayed the severity. If…read more

Sticks on inactive list

Flacco (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Despite advancing to full practice participation Friday and expressing confidence in the health of his right hip, Flacco will be sidelined for a fourth straight contest. The choice to make Flacco inactive might just be the coaching staff passing the buck on the tough decision of demoting Flacco the No. 2 role behind Lamar Jackson, who has guided the Ravens to a 3-0 record in the veteran's stead. Jackson will face his stiffest test to date against the 10-2 Chiefs, so if the rookie can generate…read more

Confident in health, but status TBD

Flacco, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is dealing with a small tear in his right hip but is rapidly approaching full health, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The specifics of the right hip injury Flacco has been dealing with for the past month hadn't been revealed, so Rapoport's report provides some illumination on that front. After sitting out the Ravens' last three games and practicing throughout this week -- including in full capacity Friday -- Flacco believes he's healthy enough to start. It's unclear if the Ravens agree with that assessment, however, or if they're even eager to hand the top gig back to Flacco if they are comfortable with his…read more

Still up in the air

Flacco (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Kansas City.

Analysis: Despite closing out the week as a full practice participant, Flacco still needs to gain clearance from the medical staff before he can be active for a game. He would likely be filling a backup role Sunday, as the Ravens have won three consecutive games utilizing a run-heavy offense with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Coach John Harbaugh at one point mentioned the possibility of splitting snaps between his two quarterbacks, but he didn't bring up the idea this week. The Ravens haven't actually…read more

Still needs medical clearance

Flacco (hip) practiced fully Friday but has yet to receive medical clearance for game action, though that could happen prior to Sunday's contest in Kansas City, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the possibility of a scenario in which Flacco returns to active status and replaces Robert Griffin as the No. 2 quarterback, allowing Lamar Jackson to retain the starting job. The consensus among Ravens beat reporters is that the rookie is on track for at least one more start after leading the team to three consecutive victories against weak opponents. Harbaugh has yet to reveal his plans at quarterback and may even choose not to announce a starter until right…read more

Practicing for third straight day

Flacco (hip) practiced Friday for the third straight day, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Flacco was able to practice all three days this week for the first time since injuring his hip in Week 9, but the report notes the quarterback still "appears to have a slight hitch when he moves around." Hensley's tidbit suggests Flacco may not be ready to play this weekend against the Chiefs, offering further fuel to the notion that Lamar Jackson will remain under center for the Ravens. An official update on Flacco's status for Sunday will come after Friday's practice concludes.

Looks better, not expected to start

Flacco (hip) displayed improved mobility during Wednesday's practice, but Lamar Jackson is expected to get another Sunday in Kansas City, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Still a limited participant, Flacco needs medical clearance to play in a game and may be stuck in a backup role even after that happens. It makes sense for the Ravens to go with a run-first approach led by Lamar Jackson in Week 14, hoping to drain the clock and limit the number of total possessions while taking aim at a Chiefs defense ranked 31st in yards allowed per carry (5.1) for the season. The plan might fall apart if Patrick Mahomes stakes the Chiefs to a large lead and forces Baltimore…read more

Will remain limited Wednesday

Coach John Harbaugh said that Flacco (hip) would be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, though it's expected the quarterback will increase his workload relative to what he was able to do last week, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Idle since Nov. 4 with the right hip injury, Flacco returned to practice in a limited fashion last Thursday and repeated the activity Friday before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's eventual 26-16 win over the Falcons. Flacco looks like a decent bet to upgrade to full participation in practice by Friday and gain medical clearance to play in the Ravens' Week 14 matchup with the Chiefs, though he may be forced to handle a backup role for the first time in his NFL career. Before getting hurt,…read more

Ready to ramp up practice work

Flacco (hip) will increase his practice workload in the coming days, with a decision on medical clearance likely waiting until the end of the week, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Regardless of whether he's already made a decision, coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the value in not revealing his preference between Flacco and Lamar Jackson as the starter at quarterback. There was no decision to make last week because Flacco didn't have medical clearance, but it sounds as if the 33-year-old has a real shot to be available for Week 14 in Kansas City. Harbaugh has mentioned the possibility of using both quarterbacks, in which case Flacco might replace Jackson for obvious…read more

Officially inactive

Flacco (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Analysis: As a result, Lamar Jackson will draw another start at QB for the Ravens on Sunday, with Robert Griffin set to back him up.

Doubtful for Week 13

The Ravens list Flacco (hip) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Analysis: After sitting out the Ravens' previous two games while managing a right hip injury, Flacco returned to practice Thursday and was on the field again Friday, but his limited activity both days wasn't enough to earn him a questionable tag. Instead, Flacco looks to be trending toward a third straight absence, with Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports relaying that Lamar Jackson will remain Baltimore's starting quarterback for another week. It's still possible that Flacco will be available in a backup…read more

Practicing for second straight day

Flacco (hip) practiced Friday for the second straight day, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: While Flacco was able to get some work in Friday, the report indicates he is "clearly not at full strength" and "limped while walking onto the practice field." As such, he could be ready to return to action at some point in the near future, but it appears as though he's trending toward a third straight absence Sunday against the Falcons.

Back at work

Flacco participated in practice Thursday for the first time since injuring his hip Nov. 4, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Hensley notes that Flacco was limited in his participation Thursday, adding that Lamar Jackson is still considered the favorite to start at QB for the Ravens this weekend against Atlanta. For his part, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic doesn't see Flacco as a likely "option for Sunday, but he could certainly factor in next week's decision depending on what (the) Ravens do Sunday against Falcons and how Jackson plays."

Not at practice

Flacco (hip) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Flacco visited with a doctor Monday in an attempt to gain clearance for Wednesday's practice. The meeting apparently didn't bring good news, though coach John Harbaugh insists Flacco is making good progress, per Hensley. Of course, Harbaugh's words need to be taken with a grain of salt, as he's already acknowledged the benefit of depicting uncertainty at quarterback. According to Hensley, Flacco's ongoing absence from practice hints at a third consecutive start for Lamar Jackson, who will…read more

Could split snaps with Jackson

Coach John Harbaugh suggested Monday that Flacco (hip) could eventually split snaps with Lamar Jackson, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: While it hasn't been done by an NFL team in recent memory, there is some argument to be made for splitting snaps between the two quarterbacks. The Baltimore rushing attack has been far better with Jackson on the field, but he's struggled in obvious passing situations. Before any decision can be made, the Ravens need to figure out if Flacco will even be healthy enough to play Week 13 in Atlanta. On that note, the 33-year-old quarterback is visiting a doctor Monday to see if he can gain clearance…read more

Still needs clearance to practice

Flacco (hip) hasn't been cleared to practice and is expected to see a hip specialist this week, ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley reports.

Analysis: A different report suggests Flacco plans to resume practicing Tuesday, and while that may in fact be the case, he apparently hasn't been cleared to return. Baltimore will have an interesting week if the 33-year-old makes it back to practice, with coach John Harbaugh already saying he has no intention to announce his starter for Week 13 in Atlanta. The team has won back-to-back games starting Lamar Jackson, who has balanced out three interceptions with 180 rushing yards. Just as important as his…read more

Preparing to practice Tuesday

Flacco (hip) plans to return to practice Tuesday, a source told Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.

Analysis: Flacco has already been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, affording rookie first-round pick Lamar Jackson a second consecutive start. The veteran's impending return to practice suggests the two weeks of rest have been beneficial, but La Canfora notes that the Ravens have given Flacco no assurances he'll reclaim starting duties in Week 13 in Atlanta if cleared to play. In addition to needing to prove he's close to 100 percent in practice during the upcoming week, Flacco's…read more

Ruled out for Sunday

Flacco (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It's interesting to see Flacco officially ruled out after he was listed as 'doubtful' the previous week. It may be related to the matchup rather than indicative of a setback, considering the Ravens faced a potential playoff team (Cincinnati) last week and will now play host to the woeful Raiders. Whatever the case, Lamar Jackson is set to make another start as the centerpiece of a run-heavy game plan, while Flacco will hope to return Week 13 in Atlanta.

Not practicing Friday

Flacco (hip) did not take part in Friday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Flacco did not practice at all this week and has not gotten any work in since Week 9, so it's likely he will sit out Sunday for the second straight week. That puts Lamar Jackson in line to remain under center for the Ravens' matchup with the Raiders.

Misses another practice

Flacco (hip) didn't practice Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: We'll revisit Flacco's status Friday, but at this stage it's looking like Lamar Jackson will probably draw another start at QB for the Ravens in Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Remains out of practice

Flacco (hip) didn't practice Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Coach John Harbaugh said Flacco would have a shot to return for Sunday's game against Oakland, though the soft matchup points toward a cautious approach. The Ravens seem to be headed for another week with Lamar Jackson at quarterback, but the prognosis could change if Flacco returns to practice Thursday or Friday.

Iffy for Week 12

Coach John Harbaugh relayed after Sunday's 24-21 win over the Bengals that it might be tough for Flacco (hip) to play next weekend against the Raiders, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Of course, there's less urgency to get Flacco back on the field following the effort of Lamar Jackson in his first NFL start Sunday. In addition to completing 13 of 19 passes for 150 yards (with a pick), Jackson helped spark the Baltimore offense by running for 117 yards on 27 carries.

Officially inactive Sunday

Flacco (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Analysis: With Flacco out, 2018 first-rounder Lamar Jackson is in line to start at QB for the Ravens on Sunday, while backup Robert Griffin is a candidate to see the field in certain situations. Looking ahead, ESPN's Jamison Hensley relays that Flacco will not require surgery to address his hip issue. Additionally, though the veteran signal-caller could also potentially sit out next week's contest against the Raiders, Flacco is not expected to miss time beyond that.

Unlikely to require hip surgery

Flacco, who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals and is highly unlikely to play, isn't expected to require surgery to address his right hip injury, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

Analysis: Surgery almost certainly would have spelled an end to Flacco's season, but the Ravens are apparently optimistic that the veteran signal-caller's injury isn't nearly that severe. According to the report, Flacco "should be ready" to go within the next week or two, though his availability for the Ravens' subsequent Nov. 25 contest against the Raiders is in "jeopardy," according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. After missing all three of the Ravens' practices this week, Flacco will cede his first start…read more

Not expected to play Sunday

Flacco (hip), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals, isn't expected to play, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Analysis: Assuming Flacco's right hip injury keeps him on the inactive list Sunday, the expectation is that Lamar Jackson will make his first NFL start, according to Schefter. However, Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com relays that Jackson wouldn't be guaranteed all the snaps behind center, as veteran backup Robert Griffin is also expected to have a role in the Baltimore game plan as the team looks to exploit the Bengals' 32nd-ranked pass defense (313.3 yards per game allowed). There's no word on Flacco's outlook…read more

Doubtful for Week 11

The Ravens are listing Flacco (hip) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Coach John Harbaugh left the door open for Flacco to play Sunday even if he failed to practice this week, but the doubtful designation implies there's a slim chance that will actually happen. Unless Flacco's condition takes a dramatic turn for the better leading up to Sunday's 1 p.m. EST kickoff, he'll miss out on his first start since the 2015 season. It's unclear who would receive the starting assignment if Flacco can't go, as Robert Griffin and Lamar Jackson both took reps with the…read more

Remains out of practice

Flacco (hip) didn't take part in Friday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Unless Flacco gets some work in behind the scenes Friday, he'll have gone the entire week without taking any practice reps. Coach John Harbaugh said earlier in the week that Flacco could still play Sunday against the Bengals even if he doesn't practice beforehand, but the chances of that actually happening seem minimal. If Flacco is in fact ruled out this week, either Lamar Jackson or Robert Griffin would get his first start of 2018.

Not spotted at practice Thursday

Flacco (right hip) was not spotted at Thursday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The same applies to fellow QB Lamar Jackson (stomach issue), who wasn't on the field for the media-access portion of practice. As a result, Robert Griffin III was the only signal-caller taking reps at Thursday 's practice. Flacco's status for Sunday's game against the Bengals remains up in the air, though Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com relays that the QB "wasn't using crutches and didn't appear to have any limp" when spotted in the locker room Thursday. Meanwhile, coach John Harbaugh has indicated…read more

Not practicing to start week

Flacco (hip) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Flacco's absence doesn't come as much of a surprise just a couple days after coach John Harbaugh said the veteran quarterback doesn't need to practice this week in order to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. Harbaugh also ended any speculation about the team using the hip injury as a convenient excuse for a transition to rookie first-round pick Lamar Jackson, saying Flacco will definitely get the start if he's deemed healthy enough to play. Last but not least, Harbaugh said the team…read more

Will start Sunday if healthy

Flacco (hip) is still getting treatment and will start Sunday's game against the Bengals if he is healthy enough to play, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Coach John Harbaugh essentially shut down rumors about the Ravens using Flacco's hip injury as a convenient excuse to take a look at Lamar Jackson. It appears the 33-year-old truly is dealing with a considerable injury -- one serious enough to warrant the use of crutches over the weekend. There was also a report last week about surgery being an option, but it now seems the Ravens are taking a day-by-day approach with optimism the hip injury will heal on its own. As if the situation weren't…read more

Viewed as day-to-day

Flacco was recently spotted in the Baltimore area using crutches while he contends with a hip injury, but the Ravens view him as day-to-day rather than week-to-week heading into their next game Nov. 18 against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Rapoport adds that there's a good chance Flacco will be available to play against Cincinnati if he takes part in practice following the team's Week 10 bye, but the Ravens remain unsure if the quarterback is ready to resume even light on-field work. More clarity on Flacco's outlook should come forth by the middle of the week, but regardless of which direction the signal-caller's health is trending, Baltimore will almost certainly prepare rookie Lamar Jackson for a possible starting assignment by…read more

Could miss time with hip injury

Flacco is seeking medical opinions for a hip injury, with surgery and prolonged rest considered two of the options for treatment, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis: The third option is to simply play through the injury, but La Canfora believes that's the least likely of the choices. It means Lamar Jackson could be under center after a Week 10 bye when the Ravens host the Bengals on Nov. 18. There were already rumblings about a transition before the hip injury was reported, with Jackson viewed as the franchise quarterback of the future and Baltimore mired in a three-game losing streak. Given his upside as a rushing threat, Jackson should now be owned in all…read more

Still has starting job

Coach John Harbaugh suggested Flacco will continue to start at quarterback after a Week 10 bye, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Flacco had been enjoying one of his better seasons prior to his struggles the past two weeks in losses to Carolina and Pittsburgh. The Ravens aren't quite ready to make the switch to Lamar Jackson, but they could reassess if they fall out of the wild-card race in the AFC. A home loss to Cincinnati in Week 11 would put the team in an awfully tough position.

No touchdowns in Week 9

Flacco completed 23 of 37 passes for 206 yards without a touchdown or turnover in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Flacco took a major step back in his home meeting with this AFC North rival after throwing for 363 yards and two touchdowns when these teams met in Pittsburgh in Week 4. The veteran quarterback has come back down to earth after a hot start, posting a 4:4 TD:INT over the past five weeks after opening with an 8:2 mark in the first four games. Flacco will hope to recapture that strong early-season form following Baltimore's Week 10 bye.

Throws two interceptions in loss

Flacco completed 22 of 39 passing attempts for 192 passing yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 36-21 loss to Carolina. He added 14 rushing yards on two carries.

Analysis: Flacco completed six of his first seven attempts en route an Alex Collins touchdown on the first drive of the day but completed just half of his attempts after that and finished with his lowest yardage total of the year. Halfway through the season, the Delaware product has completed 187 of 303 passing attempts for 2,067 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. He'll try to rebound at home Week 9 against Pittsburgh, against whom he passed for 363 yards and two scores in Week 4.

Watches comeback bid fall short

Flacco completed 23 of 39 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Saints. He added a 4-yard run during the contest.

Analysis: Flacco marched the Ravens down the field in a bid to tie the game during Sunday's closing moments, finding John Brown up the sideline for a 14-yard score with just seconds remaining. A Justin Tucker missed PAT led Baltimore to coming up short. After a pair of so-so performances over the past two weeks, Flacco rebounded on Sunday for his fourth multi-score game of the season. Making it five will be a challenge next Sunday against a top-10 Panthers pass defense currently holding opposing…read more

Finds end zone again in win

Flacco completed 25 of 37 passing attempts for 238 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 21-0 win over the Titans. He added four yards on three rushing attempts.

Analysis: Flacco found Michael Crabtree for a four-yard touchdown in the first quarter and turned over the scoring to Alex Collins after that. With an effective rushing game setting the pace, the 33-year-old would turn in his least productive performance of the season. He tallied his fewest passing yards since Week 1 but didn't make up for it with three touchdowns this time. The Delaware product will try to get rolling again Week 7 against New Orleans.

No touchdowns in OT loss

Flacco completed 29 of 56 passes for 298 yards and an interception while rushing twice for 13 yards in Sunday's 12-9 overtime loss to Cleveland.

Analysis: While Flacco came up only two passing yards short of reaching 300 for the third time this season, he failed to guide the offense into the end zone in 70 minutes of action. A solid option in two-quarterback leagues due to his yardage output, the veteran signal caller will look to bounce back on the road in Week 6 against the Titans.

Continues impressive play

Flacco completed 28 of 42 passes for 363 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 26-14 victory over the Steelers.

Analysis: Flacco put together another quality performance and did so by using his tools to their strengths. Not only did he connect with the speedy John Brown on a pair of deep balls, Flacco also picked apart the Steelers defense by consistently finding Willie Snead and Michael Crabtree for modest gains. Flacco is now averaging 313 passing yards and two scores per game to start the 2018 season and will look to continue his success Week 5 against a Browns team that just surrendered 437 passing yards to…read more

Money in the red zone

Flacco completed 25 of 40 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-14 win over Denver.

Analysis: Flacco gave the Ravens the lead for good midway through the second quarter, tossing a flare out to Javorius Allen for a 12-yard score. Baltimore has been a red-zone juggernaut through three weeks, a perfect 12 for 12 on touchdowns. Flacco's savvy play has been a big part of that. Despite the flack that he caught in the offseason and the looming presence of Lamar Jackson, the veteran passer is on pace to throw for 4,741 yards this season, which would shatter his career high by over 400 yards.…read more

Throws for 375 yards in loss

Flacco completed 32 of 55 passes for 375 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Ravens' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Thursday. He also gained eight yards on three rushes and lost a fumble.

Analysis: The veteran quarterback was guilty of three miscues overall, but with the Ravens playing catch-up for the entirety of the contest, he still put up a very palatable fantasy line. Flacco connected with nine different pass catchers overall and hit Mark Andrews and John Brown for one- and 21-yard touchdowns, respectively. However, his first-quarter interception in his own territory ultimately led to a Bengals touchdown. Meanwhile, his fumble on the Ravens' 20-yard line with 2:52 remaining and the…read more

Throws three touchdowns

Flacco completed 25 of 34 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 47-3 win over Buffalo.

Analysis: Lamar Jackson might be the future in Baltimore, but Flacco looks like he's ready to push it off for a while. Baltimore has struggled with providing Flacco with quality receivers in recent seasons. On Sunday, Flacco connected with three new targets on scores. He has some tough matchups against the Bengals and Broncos coming up, but maybe a new collection of targets is just what Flacco needed to rekindle his career.

Not suiting up Saturday

Flacco isn't in uniform for Saturday's preseason game in Miami, freelance NFL writer Jeff Zrebiec reports.

Analysis: Flacco has fared well this preseason, completing 12 of 16 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns across four possessions. Entrenched as the starting quarterback for now, he may not be so lucky in the regular season if there are numerous bumps in the road. In particular, the Ravens traded up to select Lamar Jackson in the first round of this year's draft, a development that put the writing on the wall for the eventual end of the Flacco era in Baltimore.

Tosses another TD

Flacco completed seven of nine passes for 72 yards and one touchdown during Monday's preseason win at Indianapolis.

Analysis: Flacco continues to do his best to fend off rookie signal-caller Lamar Jackson, ending his third and final possession with a seven-yard connection with John Brown in the back of the end zone. The touchdown marked Flacco's second overall in four total series, and he's completed better than 70 percent of his passes in both exhibitions. Meanwhile, Jackson has cobbled together a 41.9 completion percentage and just 4.2 yards per carry across three appearances. Flacco is set to enter the season as…read more

Expects to play Thursday

Flacco expects to play in Thursday's preseason contest against the Rams, freelance NFL writer Jeff Zrebiec reports.

Analysis: Flacco isn't slated to play much throughout the preseason as the Ravens' clear-cut No. 1 QB, but he expects to be deployed for one or two drives against the Rams on Thursday. His likely limited participation in Thursday's tilt should allow for Robert Griffin, rookie Lamar Jackson and Josh Woodrum to split time leading the offense.

Won't play in HOF Game

Flacco won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic Baltimore reports.

Analysis: Flacco has reportedly been excellent through the first two weeks of training camp, perhaps drawing motivation from his team's decision to draft Lamar Jackson at the end of the first round in April. A new group of wide receivers also seems to be helping, with Michael Crabtree, John Brown and Willie Snead replacing Mike Wallace, Jeremy Maclin and Michael Campanaro. While he may eventually find his job in danger, Flacco is locked in as the Week 1 starter and doesn't figure to get a ton of playing…read more

Looks faster at camp

Flacco has shown improved mobility during the opening days of training camp, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. "It looks like he's moving and grooving better than he has in several years," said Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg.

Analysis: While never much of a rushing threat, Flacco at least displayed passable athleticism for most of his career prior to suffering a torn ACL in November 2015. He wore a brace on his left knee the past two seasons, but the bigger issue in 2017 was a back injury that held him out for the entire preseason and seemed to bother him into the regular season. Flacco did average 253 passing yards and two TDs per game in December, finally looking healthy as the Ravens came up just short of a wild-card spot.…read more

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said first-round selection Lamar Jackson will have "a chance to develop" while learning behind Flacco.

Analysis: Baltimore's decision to trade up for Jackson leaves Flacco on shaky ground for the future, though it probably won't threaten his status as the Week 1 starter for 2018. He's coming off back-to-back seasons averaging less than 6.5 yards per pass attempt, and he has non-guaranteed base salaries of $18.5 million for 2019 and $20.25 million for 2020, per OverTheCap. Harbaugh hinted that the Ravens plan to roll with Flacco as their starter for at least one more year, but the offseason additions of…read more

With Flacco healthy and boasting a couple new weapons, Ravens coach John Harbaugh is counting on "exponential" growth from the team's passing attack in 2018, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Harbaugh's expectation seems overly optimistic, as it isn't entirely clear that the team's new wideout duo of Michael Crabtree and John Brown will be an upgrade over the 2017 combination of Mike Wallace and Jeremy Maclin. The Ravens will likely add more talent at wideout and tight end before Week 1, having already shown interest in restricted free agents Willie Snead and Cameron Meredith. Flacco started all 16 games last year, but it did seem that a back injury from the summer impacted him…read more

Flacco completed 25 of 47 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Flacco picked things up after halftime, but completed only 5 of 19 passes for 28 yards in the first half. The spark was a six-yard touchdown to receiver Chris Moore at the end of the first half, set up by Moore's 87-yard kick return. The Ravens offense looked like a different team after that, with the only real blemish being a redzone pick-six on a pass bobbled by Moore. Despite the abysmal first half, the veteran signal caller continued his strong play down the stretch, but ultimately fell…read more

Flacco completed 29 of 38 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 23-16 win over the Colts.

Analysis: With Baltimore nursing a three-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, Flacco sold the play fake and found tight end Maxx Williams in the flat for a four-yard score. The final stat line might not look like much, but it amounted to Flacco's best performance of the season from a quarterback-rating perspective. After running mostly cold earlier in the season, Flacco has been solid during the Ravens' last six games, of which Baltimore has won five. Flacco has tossed eight touchdowns to just…read more

Flacco completed 26 of 42 passes for 288 yards and a touchdown, adding four carries for three yards and another score, in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Browns.

Analysis: Flacco's three best passing yardage totals of the season have all occurred the past three weeks, a stretch in which he's also produced three of his five multi-touchdown games this season. The Ravens finally seem to have find a reasonable balance between taking shots downfield and settling for checkdowns, though the recent outburst admittedly has coincided with a favorable stretch of matchups. Flacco gets another soft opponent in a Week 16 home game against the Colts, albeit with the possibility…read more

Flacco completed 20 of 35 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: After tossing a pick on the opening drive, Flacco bounced back in a big way by leading the Ravens to six scoring drives against one of the league's best defenses. He was most impressive in the third quarter when he, with his team initially down three points, orchestrated three of such drives to lift his team to an 11-point advantage to start the final quarter of play. However, the wheels fell off thereafter as the Steelers forced punts on two of the next four possessions with Flacco's final…read more

Flacco completed 22 of 36 passes for 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns during Sunday's 44-20 win over the Lions.

Analysis: Flacco recorded his most productive game of the year, setting a new season high in yardage while tossing multiple touchdowns without a turnover for the first time. He was able to complete throws at all levels, including a 66-yard deep ball down the sideline to Mike Wallace. Flacco had failed top top 200 yards through the air in five of his previous six games, so this was an encouraging development for the veteran. He'll be hard-pressed to produce a repeat performance, however, with a matchup…read more

Underwhelming in win

Flacco completed 20 of 32 passes for 141 yards and rushed six times for 42 yards in Monday night's 23-16 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Flacco's passing output was expectedly mild, as Baltimore's vanilla offense has seen him average just 5.35 yards per attempt this season. While he fell below that mark Monday and failed to throw a touchdown for the first time since Week 6, his 42 rushing yards helped compensate for that missing production. In fact, Flacco has only rushed for more yards once in 149 career regular-season outings. Next up for the quarterback is another home matchup, as the Lions visit in Week 13.

Flacco completed 22 of 28 passes for 183 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 23-0 win over the Packers.

Analysis: Flacco notched a fourth consecutive game completing more than 65 percent of his passes while also falling south of 6.8 yards per attempt. The Ravens' ultra-conservative passing offense might be a waste of Flacco's big arm, but it's been enough to get the job done whenever the excellent Baltimore defense has turned in a dominant performance. Flacco has yet to produce a game with more than two touchdowns or 261 passing yards, hinting at little in the way of upside. He does have a favorable Week…read more

Flacco (concussion) completed 34 of 52 passes for 261 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 23-20 loss to Tennessee.

Analysis: Both of Flacco's touchdowns came during a failed fourth-quarter comeback attempt. He connected with Javorius Allen from three yards out with 8:56 to play and added a one-yard score to Mike Wallace in the final minute. Flacco's season touchdown-to-interception ratio is still an ugly 8:10.

Flacco (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's road game against the Titans.

Analysis: Flacco practiced fully this week, so this outcome was expected despite the veteran QB having been deemed questionable on the Ravens' Week 9 injury report. Eight games into the 2017 season, Flacco has thrown just six touchdowns versus eight interceptions, but his prospects Sunday are boosted by the fact that both Mike Wallace (back) and Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) are available this weekend.

Flacco (concussion), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, is slated to start the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: In addition to practicing fully throughout the week, Flacco apparently passed through the concussion protocol after being diagnosed with the head injury upon exiting the Week 8 win over the Dolphins. Unless Flacco's concussion symptoms suddenly resurface shortly before game time, the Ravens shouldn't have to alter their game plan dramatically with their franchise quarterback in the fold. Flacco, who has thrown six touchdowns against eight interceptions in eight games while averaging a lowly…read more

Officially listed as questionable

Flacco (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after logging full practice participation throughout the week.

Analysis: Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Flacco wasn't showing any symptoms from the concussion he suffered during last Thursday's 40-0 win over Miami. The veteran quarterback's full practice participation supports the notion he's healthy, but the Ravens nonetheless opted to make Flacco one of the 12 players listed as questionable on the final injury report. Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) and Mike Wallace (back) also are listed as questionable but expected to play.