Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett is not practicing Thursday, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley.
Justin Forsett misses second straight practice, fantasy status becoming murky
The Ravens could be without their starting running back on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Forsett also did not practice Wednesday after being sidelined with an ankle injury that forced an early exit in Week 5's loss to the Cleveland Browns. It is not yet known if Forsett will suit up on Sunday, but if he fails to return to the practice field on Friday, his chances cannot be considered good. Buck Allen would be in line for a massive workload in Forsett's absence, since Lorenzo Taliaferro was placed on injured reserve.
Fantasy impact: Before fantasy owners plug Allen into their lineups, they still have to see how Forsett fares on Friday. However, even if Forsett plays, it isn’t out of the question for Allen to carry a significant portion of the work since the Ravens’ starter is not 100 percent.
Friday will be telling, but even though fantasy owners will have to wait on deciding between Forsett and Allen, at minimum, Allen needs to be owned in leagues of all formats. If he starts, he will be a volume-dependent RB2. Forsett would have a similar designation if he is well enough to assume his usual role.
