Is Mark Andrews Playing Today? Fantasy Football Injury Update For Week 7

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been a beast this season, remaining in a neck-and-neck battle with Travis Kelce for the title of TE1 in fantasy football. Not only is the 27-year-old the Ravens' most physical receiver, but he has continued to be Lamar Jackson's go-to target.

Unfortunately, as Week 7 gets underway, Andrews' availability could be up in the air due to a knee injury.

Will Andrews play in Week 7? What is his fantasy football outlook for this coming week?

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Is Mark Andrews Injured or Playing in Week 7?

Andrews missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, leaving his Week 7 availability in doubt. However, he upgraded to a limited participant on Friday. Although Andrews never logged a full session, it was promising to see his participation increase on the final day of practice.

The Ravens distributed their injury report on Friday, officially listing Andrews as questionable. Presumably, the team monitored his injury on Saturday and will put him through a series of tests during warmups on Sunday before deciding whether he can play.

Mark Andrews Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 7

Fantasy managers invested in Andrews can make an easy roster decision every week: start Andrews unless he is hurt or on bye. Once again, if Andrews is able to suit up on Sunday, he should be started in 100 percent of fantasy football leagues.

Through six games, Andrews leads all tight ends in targets (57) and receiving yards (455) while ranking second in terms of receptions (39) and touchdowns (five). His 114.8 fantasy points currently slot him into the TE2 rank, a solid 16.2 points behind Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.

Andrews has an impressive 85.1 PFF offensive grade this season. He has defeated defenders with ease, amassing an otherworldly 90 percent contested catch rate. He is also getting involved deeper downfield than ever, registering a career-high 11.3 ADOT. Quite simply, the Ravens have shown that they are comfortable using him as a big-bodied receiver more than a traditional tight end; he has the snap totals (137 in the slot, 45 out wide) and receptions to prove it.

Of course, if Andrews can't play, the outlook would change. Losing Andrews would prompt the Ravens to deploy rookie Isaiah Likely as their top tight end. He, too, has flashed potential this season, catching nine passes for 88 yards. He is coming off an impressive clash against the Giants in which he earned a 77.2 PFF grade after hauling in two of four targets for 30 yards. In the event that Likely is forced to start on Sunday, he should be viewed as a mid-range TE2.

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