2010 NFL Preview: Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens made a big splash by landing Anquan Boldin, giving third-year QB Joe Flacco one more weapon. Suddenly the offense has as many stars as the defense.

Fantasy Playoffs Schedule: Favorable
The Ravens take on the Saints at home sandwiched in between road games against the Texans and the Browns. The Ravens offensive players and defense should be among the highest ranked in the fantasy football championship.

Five Star Fantasy Options
Ray Rice—Rice gets the job done on the ground and through the air making him one of the most versatile backs in the game.

Four Star Fantasy Options
Anquan Boldin—It will be interesting to see how he handles switching to a new team. He’s such a force when healthy.

Ravens Defense/Special Teams—Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are a year older, but this unit still gets after it.

Three Star Fantasy Options
Joe Flacco—Flacco threw for 3613 yards, 21 TDs, and 12 INTs. He completed 63.1 percent of his passes for a 88.9 passer rating. With a legitimate No. 1 WR, his numbers could take off.

Two Star Fantasy Options
Willis McGahee—McGahee excelled in his role last year with 629 total yards (585 rush, 85 receiving) and 14 TDs (12 rush, two receiving). He’ll likely be a vulture again, and could see his stock rise if Rice is injured.

Derrick Mason—Is this the year he loses a step? I wouldn’t bet on it.

Todd Heap—Heap can still get it done, as evidence by the 53-593-6 season he turned in last year. Injuries remain a concern. Rookies Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta will likely cut into his production.

One Star Fantasy Options
Le’Ron McClain—If McGehee were to go down, McClain would likely take over red zone duties.


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Originally published at LestersLegends.com.