Fantasy Alert: Melvin Gordon to Be Activated by Ravens amid Justice Hill Injury

The Baltimore Ravens will elevate veteran running back Melvin Gordon from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

On Friday, Baltimore ruled running back Justice Hill out for Sunday's contest due to a toe injury.

The Ravens were already short at the running back position since starter J.K. Dobbins suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Week 1.

Gordon, 30, spent the past three seasons with the Denver Broncos after beginning his career as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers for five campaigns.

Although he has just one 1,000-yard rushing season to his credit, Gordon is a two-time Pro Bowler, and he scored nine or more total touchdowns in six straight seasons from 2016 to 2021.

After being a key part of Denver's backfield in his first two seasons with the team, Gordon fell out of favor last season under head coach Nathaniel Hackett.

In 10 games, including six starts, Gordon rushed for a career-low 318 yards with two touchdowns and averaged just 3.5 yards per carry. He also caught 25 passes for 223 yards.

After getting released by the Broncos last season, Gordon signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad, but he did not appear in a game for the Super Bowl champions.

With Hill out, it looks as though the Ravens are poised to have only two active running backs for Sunday's game in Gus Edwards and Gordon, unless they elevate one of their other practice squad running backs in Kenyan Drake or Owen Wright.

Edwards, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown last week, figures to be the featured back Sunday, but Gordon should still have a significant role.

Hill was the preferred third-down and pass-catching option over Edwards, and Gordon figures to slide into that spot.

While Edwards is a fantasy football RB2 with major upside this week provided he can find the end zone, managers should tread more carefully with Gordon.

Gordon isn't an advisable start in leagues with 10 or fewer teams, but for managers with depth issues in deeper leagues, he would not be the worst dart throw at FLEX given the passing down work he is likely to receive.