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Scouting report

by Brandon Niles

BAL RB Mark Ingram - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Mark Ingram was held to just 44 yards on 19 carries last week against the Steelers, but he did manage to score a touchdown, giving him six on the year. Ingram has scored double-digit fantasy points in three of his five games as a Raven, and he’s clearly a focal point of the offensive attack. He’s averaged 16.6 touches per game, giving him a high fantasy floor in any given week.

Ingram is a must-start against a struggling Bengals defense that has struggled all year. Only the Dolphins rank lower in aFPA to opposing running backs this season. With a great matchup and a high floor due to workload, Ingram should be active in all leagues as a borderline RB1 this week.

by Brandon Niles

BAL RB Mark Ingram - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers

Mark Ingram struggled to replicate his dominant Week 3 performance against the Browns last week, finishing without a touchdown after three against the Chiefs. However, he still gained 71 yards on 12 carries as the Ravens were blown out and are averaging 6.0 yards per carry on the season. Ingram has been every bit the player the Ravens were hoping he’d be so far, and with 15.5 touches per game on average, he’s a reliable fantasy option and consistent RB2.

This week, Ingram faces a Pittsburgh defense that has been very average against the run this year. They rank 17th in aFPA to opposing running backs through four games, although they held Joe Mixon in check on Monday night. Expect another full workload for Ingram and he’s a safe RB2 option in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

BAL RB Mark Ingram - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Cleveland Browns

Mark Ingram had a great game against the Chiefs last week, running for 103 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries. He added four receptions for 32 yards and was on the top fantasy performers of Week 3. Ingram is the primary runner for the Ravens, despite the occasional change-of-pace carry for backup Gus Edwards, and he should be a high-floor fantasy option in all leagues each and every week.

This week, Ingram faces a Browns defense that has been very average against the run this year at 15.33 standard fantasy points allowed per game. That puts them right around the middle of the league. If the Browns offense struggles against a tough Ravens defense, however, Ingram could get plenty of work in a ball-control approach. Either way, he’s clearly the primary back and is ranked as an RB1 this week in a pretty good matchup.

by Brandon Niles

BAL RB Mark Ingram - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Kansas City Chiefs

Mark Ingram struggled against the Cardinals last week, gaining only 47 yards on 13 carries, though he added 30 receiving yards on a pair of receptions. Ingram should still be considered a reliable RB2 option throughout the season however with a steady workload in a quality offense. Lamar Jackson took over in the running game – and the passing game for that matter – last week, but averaging 14.5 total touches through two games should give him a high floor.

This week, Ingram may struggle to get a ton of carries against a Chiefs offense that might force Baltimore into more passing situations. Kansas City actually allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game last season to opposing teams, but they’ve been better this year through two games. Expect Ingram to put up RB2 numbers again, but he has a little less upside this week in a game that could feature a more pass-happy approach by necessity.

by Brandon Niles

BAL RB Mark Ingram - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Arizona Cardinals

Mark Ingram enjoyed a fantastic debut as the Ravens’ featured back, rushing for 107 yards on 14 carries, including two first-half touchdowns in a demolishing of the Dolphins defense. The Ravens were so efficient they gave Ingram a break for much of the second half, easily winning 59-10. Ingram showed some speed on a 49-yard run, and he looks like he still has plenty left in the tank at 29 years old.

This week, Ingram should continue to be used as a key part of the Baltimore offense, and although the Cardinals held Lions running backs to only 3.2 yards per carry last week, Ingram should fare better. Expect more touches in what should be a closer game and for Ingram to put up RB1 numbers in a run-based offense. He should be active in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

BAL RB Mark Ingram - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Miami Dolphins

Mark Ingram had a down year in 2018 compared to his usual production. Following a four-game suspension to start the season, he finished with 815 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns, playing second fiddle to Alvin Kamara in the Saints offense. He arrives in Baltimore as the unquestioned lead back in a Greg Roman offense that features the run. Gus Edwards averaged 17.4 carries per game over seven starts in this offense last year, and if Ingram gets that kind of work, he should have no trouble reaching RB2 numbers each week.

Ingram gets a nice matchup in Week 1 against a Dolphins defense that allowed the second-most rushing yards in the league last year. Additionally, game script should be in Ingram’s favor, as the Dolphins look to be terrible offensively this season. Ingram should be in for a full workload and he has a high floor in a great matchup. He should be active in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

BAL RB Mark Ingram - 2019 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Mark Ingram has continued to re-invent his game over the course of his career, and while it’s easy to forget his production in the shadow of Alvin Kamara, he averaged 84.1 yards from scrimmage per game since Kamara arrived. Ingram is a legit three-down back who caught 58 passes just two years ago. With the Ravens, Ingram should have every opportunity to put up big numbers in Greg Roman’s offense. Roman’s Bills in 2015 and 2016 led the league in rushing yards, and his 49ers from 2011 to 2014 never finished lower than eighth. He should have no trouble beating out the incumbent Gus Edwards, who averaged 16 carries per game as a starter last year.

Fantasy Downside

Ingram is 29 years old, and 30 tends to be the age where we expect to see a decline from the position. Also, a new team doesn’t always mean production, so there’s some uncertainty there. Ingram was suspended for four games last season for PEDs, so reliability could be a minor concern. Additionally, Drew Brees takes a lot of pressure off of the running game, whereas Lamar Jackson amplifies it. Jackson is bound to steal some goal-line work and some of the rushing workload from Ingram, as he averaged 79.4 rushing yards per game over seven starts last year.

2019 Bottom Line

Even if Ingram slides right into the Gus Edwards role, he’ll still have fantasy value. Factor in the 43 vacated targets left by Javorius Allen and Ingram has a very high floor. With a late-fourth-round price tag in 12-team leagues, he should be considered a safe and reliable RB2 option in all league formats. He’s well-worth his draft position and should thrive in this offense.

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