Ricard didn't record a carry and didn't draw a target while playing 38 of the Ravens' 75 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals.
Despite playing more than half the snaps on offense in each of the Ravens' final three regular-season games, Ricard failed to receive a touch on offense. He finished the 2022 campaign with seven carries for 16 yards to go along with 11 catches for 74 yards on 13 targets, with most of his production coming when quarterback Lamar Jackson was in the lineup before missing the final five games with a knee injury. Ricard should continue to see plenty of snaps in Sunday's rematch with the Bengals in the wild-card round, but if his usage in recent weeks is any indication, he'll deployed almost exclusively as a blocker.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Targeted three times in loss
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Ricard recorded two receptions for 15 yards on three targets in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Jaguars.
Ricard remains one of the NFL's more heavily used fullbacks, as he's played at least 53 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps in each of the team's 11 games to date. Despite the significant playing time, Ricard is rarely much more than a dump-off target or occasional short-yardage option for the Ravens on the occasions he's not blocking. He's carried five times for 14 yards and has 10 receptions for 74 yards on the season but has yet to find the end zone.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Goes untargeted in win
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Ricard didn't draw a target while playing 39 of the Ravens' 61 offensive snaps in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Bengals.
Though Ricard gained 20 yards across his four touches (one carry, three receptions) in last week's loss to the Bills, the Ravens didn't look to keep the fullback involved in Week 5. Ricard will continue to function mostly as a blocker while he's on the field, and he's unlikely to be a high-priority target for Lamar Jackson on the occasions that he runs routes.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Misses practice again
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Ricard (calf) did not practice Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard was unable to practice Wednesday as well, which may not bode well for the fullback's availability Sunday. If Ricard is unable to go, it's hard to say how the Ravens may handle the position, as he's the only fullback on the active roster. When Ricard missed time last season, the Raven's deployed more two tight-end sets to make up for the missing blocker. That could lead to extra opportunity for Josh Oliver and Nick Boyle on Sunday against the Dolphins, if Ricard is out and the Ravens take a similar approach.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Re-signs with Baltimore
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Ricard (knee) is signing a three-year contract with the Ravens, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard was a two-way depth player for his first three NFL seasons, but with his role on offense increasing the past two years, he hasn't played any D-line snaps since 2019. He did play a career-high 555 snaps for Baltimore last season, making him the most heavily used fullback in the league. While surprisingly nimble for a 300-pounder, Ricard has never caught more than nine passes in a season and only has three career carries. His decision to stay with the Ravens is good news for the Baltimore rushing game, namely QB Lamar Jackson and RBs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee).
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list
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Ricard (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, returning to injured reserve.
The fullback was placed on IR before being moved to the COVID list Thursday, forcing him to be away from the team during their Week 18 loss to the Steelers. Ricard will remain on IR heading into the 2022 offseason.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Placed on IR, moved to COVID list
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Ricard (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday before being moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The fullback returned to action in Week 17 after missing three straight games with a knee injury, though now it appears he will end the season on IR once he clears league COVID protocols. Ricard will finish the 2021 season having played in 13 games while operating mostly as a run-blocking option for the Ravens. He did record a career-high 63 receiving yards on eight receptions, one of which was for a touchdown.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Making return to lineup
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Ricard (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
After sitting out each of the Ravens' last three games, the fullback/defensive end turned in a pair of limited practices this week, which was ultimately enough for him to gain clearance to play. The 27-year-old is a critical member on all three of the Ravens' units, but he doesn't have much fantasy value while serving mainly as a blocker on offense. Over 12 appearances on the season, Ricard has picked up two carries and 13 targets.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Hopeful for Sunday
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Ricard (back) had positive results from an MRI on Monday according to head coach John Harbaugh, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard missed the Ravens' 24-22 loss to the Browns on Sunday with the injury. As the only fullback on the roster and a player who plays who's typically in on over half of the offensive snaps on a weekly basis, he's an important part of Baltimore's run- and pass-blocking schemes. Harbaugh added that he was "hopeful" that Ricard could return Sunday against the Packers.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Out Sunday
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Ricard (back) is inactive for Sunday against the Browns, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard's absence will have to lead to a change in approach for the Ravens on Sunday. With no direct backup to the heavily utilized fullback on the roster, the Ravens will likely look to deploy more six offensive-lineman formations. Tight ends Eric Tomlinson and Josh Oliver will also likely be looking at larger snap shares in Ricard's absence.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Returns to practice
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Ricard (back) was a limited participant in practice Friday and is considered questionable for Sunday against the Browns.
Ricard missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, so it was a step in the right direction Friday. The Ravens don't currently have another fullback on their active roster, so it's unclear how they'll deploy their offense if Ricard is unable to play.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Misses practice Thursday
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Ricard (back) didn't practice Thursday, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com.
Ricard was also unable to practice Wednesday, so his status for Sunday's game against the Browns figures to hinge on what he's able to do at practice Friday.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Active against Browns
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Ricard (hip/foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Ricard returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday and will be able to suit up for Sunday night's matchup. He hasn't logged more than three touches in any of his first 10 appearances of the season.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Questionable with hip/foot injuries
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Ricard (hip/foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Ricard's an integral piece of Baltimore's run-first offense, having played at least 50 percent of offensive snaps in all but one game this season. The fullback has six catches and two rushing attempts this season, so he spends most of his time blocking.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Catches first touchdown of 2021
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Ricard caught three of five targets for 35 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Vikings.
Ricard was a major factor Sunday as he recorded a 22-yard reception that tied for the longest Raven catch of the day and he capped off that same drive with a touchdown reception. He played over 60 percent of the offensive snaps for the fifth time this season, but this was the first time he has seen more than three targets. Ricard projects to maintain a role in the Ravens' offense, but it's unlikely that he will post fantasy-relevant production on a week-to-week basis.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Plays 42 snaps in Week 2
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Ricard rushed one time for two yards during the Ravens 36-35 win over the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Ricard registered only his second rushing attempt of his five-year career during Sunday's contest. However, he was held without a target against the Chiefs after catching two of his three targets in Week 1. The 27-year-old fullback still isn't a viable fantasy option in any format.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Returns to practice
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Ricard (hip) is practicing Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard missed the early portion of training camp while recovering from offseason hip surgery, but he's now back on the practice field. The veteran fullback will have just under a month to ramp up his workload before Baltimore's regular-season opener against Las Vegas on Sept. 13.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Recovering from hip surgery
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Ricard is rehabbing from hip surgery he underwent earlier this offseason, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Ricard is currently watching OTAs off to the side, but coach John Harbaugh spoke positively about the fullback's recovery. There doesn't appear to be any real reason to worry about Ricard's status for Week 1, and considering that he has four years of familiarity with Baltimore's scheme under his belt, missing a portion of offseason activities shouldn't impact Ricard much.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Good to go Sunday
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Ricard (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Ricard opened the week as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to the knee issue, but he put in full workouts Thursday and Friday. As such, Ricard likely won't face any restrictions in the Week 16 matchup. The fullback/defensive lineman saw his most involvement in the passing game of the season in last week's win over the Jaguars, hauling in two of three targets for 10 yards.
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Ravens' Patrick Ricard: Two grabs versus Dallas
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Ricard secured both of his targets for 11 yards during Tuesday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys.
Ricard came off the COVID-19 list just one day prior to Tuesday's contest, but he ended up handling a season-high 55 percent of offensive snaps. Most of the fullback's workload came as a blocker, of course, but his two catches also tied a season-best mark.
