2025 Baltimore Ravens Fantasy Football Breakdown: Key Players, Sleepers, Busts, and Draft Strategy for a Championship Season
The 2025 NFL season is fast approaching, and with it comes the high-stakes world of fantasy football. Few teams offer as much intrigue—and complexity—as the Baltimore Ravens. With an MVP-caliber quarterback, a newly reloaded backfield, a dynamic young receiver, and one of the best tight ends in football, the Ravens have a mix of top-tier fantasy assets and hidden gems. But there are also questions to answer, especially when it comes to target distribution, backfield workloads, and the viability of certain players in redraft and dynasty leagues.
For fantasy football managers preparing for drafts this summer, knowing how to approach the Ravens’ offense could be the difference between a championship and disappointment. Let’s break down every relevant Baltimore player from a fantasy perspective, examining ADP, usage trends, sleeper potential, and who to avoid at all costs.
No discussion about the Ravens’ fantasy prospects can begin without Lamar Jackson. The 2019 NFL MVP remains one of the most electric quarterbacks in fantasy football, and he’s coming off a strong 2024 season where he once again finished inside the top five at the position. Jackson provides dual-threat excellence, capable of scoring both through the air and on the ground.
In Todd Monken’s more pass-oriented offense, Jackson took a noticeable step forward as a pure passer in 2024. He passed for over 3,800 yards and added 24 touchdowns through the air to go with 750 rushing yards and seven more scores. Those numbers put him in elite company. Heading into 2025, he’s being drafted as a top-three fantasy quarterback alongside Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts.
Jackson’s floor remains extremely high because of his rushing ability, and now that he has a more stable supporting cast—including a healthy Mark Andrews, a rising Zay Flowers, and Derrick Henry in the backfield—he offers unmatched week-to-week upside. Unless you’re going with a late-round QB strategy, Jackson is absolutely worth the early-round investment in all formats.
The Ravens made one of the most surprising offseason moves when they signed Derrick Henry to a two-year deal. Though he’s on the wrong side of 30, Henry showed in 2024 that he still has plenty left in the tank, rushing for over 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns with the Titans. In Baltimore, he enters one of the most run-friendly environments in football.
Henry’s touchdown potential is massive. With Lamar Jackson keeping defenses honest and opening rushing lanes, Henry could easily rack up double-digit touchdowns. He’ll dominate goal-line work and should see 15-18 carries per game. The downside? Henry doesn’t catch many passes, which lowers his value in full-PPR formats. Still, he profiles as a strong RB2 with RB1 upside in standard and half-PPR leagues.
Justice Hill and rookie Rasheen Ali will rotate in on passing downs, but Henry is the clear bellcow and the running back you want from this backfield.
Zay Flowers exploded onto the scene in 2024, leading the Ravens in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. His chemistry with Lamar Jackson improved dramatically as the season progressed, and Monken’s system gives him plenty of chances to shine in the short-to-intermediate areas while also taking deep shots.
Flowers is entering his second season and looks poised for a major leap. He’s being drafted in the WR18–WR22 range, which could end up being a steal if he breaks into the 90+ reception, 1,200-yard range with 8–10 touchdowns. He’s fast, agile, and hard to cover one-on-one, especially with defenses focused on stopping Andrews and Henry.
Expect Flowers to lead the team in targets again and serve as the most reliable fantasy wideout on the roster. He’s a must-draft in Round 4 or 5 in most formats.
Injuries slowed down Mark Andrews in 2023 and again briefly in 2024, but when on the field, he remains one of the most dominant tight ends in fantasy. His size, route-running, and red zone usage make him Lamar Jackson’s most trusted weapon in clutch situations. Despite missing a few games in 2024, Andrews still managed 700+ yards and 6 touchdowns.
At age 29, Andrews is slightly behind Travis Kelce and Sam LaPorta in some rankings, but he’s firmly in the elite tier of tight ends. If he can stay healthy for all 17 games, 1,000 yards and 8–10 touchdowns are well within reach.
He’s being drafted around Round 4 in most leagues and is a worthy pick if you want to lock down a position that’s notoriously difficult to get consistent production from.
Rashod Bateman has been one of fantasy football’s biggest disappointments since being drafted in the first round back in 2021. Entering 2025, this feels like his final shot to earn fantasy relevance in Baltimore. With the Ravens declining his fifth-year option, Bateman will be playing for a new contract—and possibly a new team.
Bateman has shown flashes of talent but hasn’t stayed healthy or consistent. He’s expected to be the WR2 on the depth chart, but that may not translate into fantasy consistency, especially with Zay Flowers commanding most of the volume and Mark Andrews handling red zone targets.
Bateman is currently being drafted in the WR60–WR70 range and could be worth a final bench spot in deeper leagues, but he’s not someone you want to rely on weekly. In best ball formats, his upside is slightly more appealing due to the potential for the occasional big play.
Isaiah Likely emerged late in the 2023 season when Mark Andrews was injured, putting together some impressive fantasy performances. However, in games where both Andrews and Likely are active, he becomes an afterthought in the offense.
While the Ravens love his potential and he remains an excellent handcuff in tight end premium or deep dynasty formats, Likely shouldn’t be drafted in standard redraft leagues unless Andrews is injured in preseason. He’s the epitome of a high-ceiling, low-floor stash.
Fantasy defenses can be unpredictable, but the Ravens’ unit has consistently been among the league’s best. With Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton, and a strong pass rush returning, Baltimore’s defense is primed for another elite season.
They’re opportunistic, force turnovers, and limit scoring better than most teams. You can usually wait until the final few rounds to draft a defense, and if the Ravens are still on the board, don’t hesitate. Matchups against the Steelers, Browns, and Raiders early in the year could provide strong starting weeks.
If your league still uses kickers, Justin Tucker remains the gold standard. His range, accuracy, and consistency make him the safest kicker in fantasy. While the Ravens do go for it on fourth down more than some teams, Tucker’s leg still gives you value every week.
Drafting a kicker early isn’t recommended, but if you’re going to grab one, Tucker is as good as it gets.
In best ball formats, stacking Lamar Jackson with Zay Flowers or Mark Andrews offers elite upside. Both players have week-winning potential, and Jackson’s rushing floor keeps his value intact even when passing touchdowns dip. Isaiah Likely and Bateman are decent best ball darts due to their boom potential, but only in very large formats.
In dynasty leagues, Zay Flowers is the player to build around. He’s just 24 years old and entering his prime with a QB signed long-term. Andrews still holds value, but he’s aging. Bateman is a sell-low candidate or last-chance stash. Isaiah Likely remains a tight end stash in the event Andrews moves on in the future.
Derrick Henry is strictly a win-now piece in dynasty formats. Don’t overpay for him unless you’re chasing a championship in 2025.
The 2025 Ravens have the firepower to fuel fantasy championship teams. Just be sure to draft smart, stack strategically, and avoid the temptation of unreliable depth pieces. As always, monitor training camp and preseason developments for injuries or breakout performances, but the blueprint for fantasy success in Baltimore is clearer than ever.
