
Ravens beat reporter Mike Preston believes that Joe Flacco has "regressed" over the last couple of weeks.
Preston says Flacco only seems comfortable in the no-huddle offense, which requires fewer quick reads and less thinking on his feet. Flacco has just one touchdown and two interceptions in his last three games, and hasn't thrown for more than 200 yards since Week 6. Consider Flacco only a QB2 over the next three weeks with difficult matchups vs. IND, vs. PIT, and @ GB.

Todd Heap (ribs) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Colts.
The Colts defend tight ends very well, so Heap won't be much of a fantasy option even if he plays. He's only the No. 17 overall TE in fantasy anyhow.

Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron does not believe Todd Heap (ribs) is in danger of missing this week's game after sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday.
"That's not a concern to my knowledge," Cameron said of Heap missing this week's game. L.J. Smith is preparing to start, but Heap will likely try to return to practice on Friday.
Ravens rookie Paul Kruger will make his first NFL start Sunday in place of OLB/DE Terrell Suggs.
Kruger has seen time in just two games this season, recording one tackle and a pass deflection. Kruger is still learning to play outside linebacker, and he's nowhere near the pass rusher that Suggs is.

Todd Heap (ribs) missed practice again Thursday.
Heap watched practice in sweatpants and a baseball cap for the second straight day, but the Ravens have not expressed concern about his availability for this week. He's no better than a TE2 against the Colts if he does play.

Terrell Suggs (knee) said Thursday that "there's no doubt" he will play again this season.
Suggs is hoping to return for next week's game against the Steelers, but he doesn't sound optimistic about it. "Hopefully, I can miraculously heal and try to get back to play [against Pittsburgh]," said Suggs. The latest report has Suggs missing at least 2-3 weeks.

Todd Heap (ribs) did not participate in Ravens practice Wednesday.
Heap was dressed for the workout and watched from the sideline. Beat writer Jamison Hensley cautions to "not jump to add LJ Smith to your fantasy team just yet." We'd recommend against doing so even if Heap was on I.R.
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