News: The Ravens have released TE Quinn Sypniewski after he failed his physical. Sypniewski has been on injured reserve for the past two seasons with a knee injury.
Analysis: Now that he's without a team, Fantasy owners can ignore Sypniewski altogether. Keep him off of rosters.
News: The Ravens have waived TE Quinn Sypniewski, who was attempting to come back from his second knee injury in as many offseasons.
Analysis: Now that he's without a team, Fantasy owners can ignore Sypniewski altogether. Keep him off of rosters.
News: The Baltimore Sun reports the Ravens have not decided who is starting at TE this season just yet. Is it Todd Heap or L.J. Smith? Maybe it's Edgar Jones. No one knows for sure, and the answer might not come until after training camp when coach John Harbaugh takes a body count at the position. As of right now, Heap appears to be No. 1, followed by Smith. But if the Ravens had a game today, those two probably couldn't play because of injuries, and neither could blocking TE Quinn Sypniewski, who had surgery last week to repair an aggravated knee injury. That leaves the Ravens with Jones, who converted from outside linebacker last season, and rookie Davon Drew, the team's fifth-round pick out of East Carolina.
Analysis: "Quinn had to go back in there and reattach a piece of bone, I guess, that never did reattach," Harbaugh said. "So his outlook, I'd say, is questionable for the start of training camp." Even when healthy, Sypniewski has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in all leagues.
News: The Carroll County Times reports Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski is trying to come back from last year's left knee injury. He hopes to be ready in time for training camp. Sypniewski had been able to participate in some individual drills during minicamps but still isn't cleared for full participation after undergoing surgery last week.
Analysis: Two years ago, Sypniewski replaced injured starter Todd Heap in the lineup and caught a career-high 34 receptions for 246 yards and a touchdown. If he's able to return this year, Sypniewski would be the third option at best at TE behind Heap and newly signed L.J. Smith. Ignore Sypniewski in all leagues this season.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski tore his left ACL during an offseason minicamp and was officially placed on Injured Reserve. He won't play in 2008.
Analysis: Sypniewski started nine games last season, catching 34 passes for 246 yards and one touchdown. Keep him off Fantasy rosters.
News: The Carroll County Times reports that Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski tore his left ACL during an offseason minicamp before the NFL Draft and is expected to miss the entire 2008 season.
Analysis: Sypniewski started nine games last season, catching 34 passes for 246 yards and one touchdown. Expect him to be placed on Injured Reserve. Keep him off Fantasy rosters.
News: Ravens tight end Quinn Sypniewski was carted off the field Friday with what appeared to be a serious injury during the second day of a minicamp. Sypniewski lightly collided with linebacker Antwan Barnes, twisting his left knee when he came down after hauling in a pass. Afterward, Sypniewski was on crutches in the locker room. No diagnosis was immediately available, but Sypniewski is expected to get an MRI. "It definitely didn't look good," tight end Todd Heap said. "You never want to see that."
Analysis: Sypniewski started nine games last season, catching 34 passes for 246 yards and one touchdown. Even if he is fine, Sypniewski isn't expected to produce enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski filled in for an injured Todd Heap for most of 2007 and got the first significant playing time of his career. He appeared in 15 games with nine starts and had 34 catches for 246 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Sypniewski will return to his role as the No. 2 TE next year with Heap back as the starters. Still, Sypniewski has earned playing time in two tight-end sets and should be considered a good injury replacement in case Heap is out or can be used as a bye-week replacement in deep Fantasy leagues.
News: The Ravens' list of inactives for Week 17 against the Steelers includes RB Mike Anderson, TE Daniel Wilcox, TE Quinn Sypniewski, WR Demetrius Williams and DL Amon Gordon.
Analysis: None of these players contributes enough statistically to have Fantasy value even when active. Keep all reserved.
News: Ravens backup tight ends Daniel Wilcox (thigh) and Quinn Sypniewski (concussion) are out for Week 17 as are wide receiver Demetrius Williams (high-ankle sprain) and safety Gerome Sapp (hamstring). And middle linebacker Ray Lewis isn't "looking good" to return from a dislocated finger and a back injury, coach Brian Billick said. Listed as questionable on the injury report, Lewis hasn't practiced all week.
Analysis: None of the above players should be active for Week 17 Fantasy use. The Ravens host the Steelers.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski was forced into a starting role Week 16 against the Seahawks as Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox were both out because of injuries. He responded with three catches for 28 yards. It was the first time he had more than one reception in five games. However, Sypniewski also sustained a concussion and bruised sternum in the game.
Analysis: Sypniewski was backing up Wilcox the last few weeks and became a non-existent Fantasy option after doing such an admirable job earlier in the season in place of Heap. There is a chance Sypniewski starts Week 17 against the Steelers, if healthy, but he would be nothing more than a desperation Fantasy option.
News: Ravens TEs Quinn Sypniewski and Daniel Wilcox each caught one pass in Baltimore's 22-16 loss to the Dolphins in Week 15. Sypniewski's went for eight yards, while Wilcox's was worth four yards.
Analysis: While Todd Heap remains injured, Sypniewski and Wilcox will continue to split duties at the TE position for Baltimore. While this situation is ongoing, neither are worth owning in even the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Despite starting for the injured Todd Heap, Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski didn't record a statistic Week 14 against the Colts, giving him two straight games without a stat.
Analysis: Clearly, the Ravens don't want to make Sypniewski a major part of their passing game, so we wouldn't consider using him Week 15 at Miami, even if he does start.
News: Ravens TE Todd Heap (thigh) is officially listed as questionable for Week 14 vs. Indianapolis, but head coach Brian Billick offered up other thoughts Friday, according to the Baltimore Sun. Billick said that he considers Heap "doubtful" for Week 14. He made this comments after Friday's practice in which Heap did not participate. He took limited reps earlier in the week. Quinn Sypniewski is expected to start in Heap's place.
Analysis: Sypniewski has started the last three games for Heap, but has looked pretty bad in the last two. He has just one catch for two yards and saw Daniel Wilcox catch a toucdoown pass Week 13 against the Patriots. Sypniewski is nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy TE Week 14.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski indeed did start in place of injured starter Todd Heap (thigh), but he didn't record a statistic Week 13 against the Patriots.
Analysis: Sypniewski has declined from six catches, to one, to zero in his last three starts. We think we can safely call him a low-end Fantasy option for Week 14 against the Colts.
News: With Todd Heap again inactive because of a thigh injury, the Ravens will again go with Quinn Sypniewski at tight end Week 13 against the Patriots.
Analysis: Sypniewski has started the last two games for the Ravens with mixed results. He had a six-catch performance against the Browns in Week 11 but caught only one Week 12 against the Chargers. For Monday night, he's a No. 2 TE in Fantasy.
News: Ravens TE Todd Heap (thigh) is listed as questionable for Week 13 vs. New England. Heap did not practice Friday after limited reps Thursday. Heap was inactive Week 12 against the Chargers and has missed the last two games. Facing a top five pass defense in the Patriots, the Ravens could definitely use Heap Week 13. If Heap is unable to play, Quinn Sypniewski will once again start in his absence.
Analysis: Sypniewski has started the last two games for the Ravens with mixed results. He had a six catch performance against the Browns in Week 11 and then had just one catch Week 12 against the Chargers. If he starts against the Patriots, consider him nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy TE.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski made his second consecutive start Week 12 against the Chargers in place of the injured Todd Heap (thigh). However, Sypniewski didn't make much of an impact with just one catch for two yards.
Analysis: Sypniewski has been a fairly decent replacement for Heap, who just can't seem to shake a hamstring/thigh injury. Sypniewski has 30 catches for 210 yards and one touchdown this season. If he starts again Week 13 against the Patriots, consider him no better than a No. 2 Fantasy TE.
News: According to the Carroll County Times, Ravens TE Todd Heap (strained hamstring) didn't practice again Thursday and isn't expected to play Sunday at San Diego. "He's a big part, obviously, with what they are able to do defensively when they don't have to adjust to the tight end position the way they have to with a Todd Heap," Ravens coach Brian Billick said. "It makes a big, big difference." That means Quinn Sypniewski will likely start for the second game in a row. He had six catches for 53 yards last week against Cleveland.
Analysis: If Heap remains out, Sypniewski could be considered a No. 2 TE at San Diego in Week 12. Continue to monitor what develops before setting your lineup.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski had six catches for 53 yards Sunday against Cleveland. Sypniewski started for an injured Todd Heap (thigh).
Analysis: If Heap remains out, Sypniewski could be considered a No. 2 TE at San Diego in Week 12. Continue to monitor what develops before setting your lineup.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski had one catch for 7 yards Sunday against the Bengals.
Analysis: Sypniewski is back to being the reserve TE now that Todd Heap is healthy. Do not use Sypniewski in Week 11 against Cleveland.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski, filling in for the injured Todd Heap (hamstring), caught four passes for 25 yards Week 9 at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: In his handful of starts filling in for Heap this season, Sypniewski has shown he doesn't come close to putting up Heap-like numbers. Think of him as nothing more than a bye-week replacement even if he does start Week 10 against the Bengals.
News: With starting TE Todd Heap and backup Daniel Wilcox inactive for Week 9 at Pittsburgh, Quinn Sypniewski will once again start for the Ravens. He caught four passes for 33 yards during his last start, a Week 7 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Heap owners who had their stud tight end in their starting lineups for Week 9 might want to make a play for Sypniewski on the waiver wire immediately. With only players on the Ravens and Steelers to choose from, no other last-minute lineup insertion makes sense at the tight end position.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski (knee) is listed as probable for Week 9 at Pittsburgh. He went through full practices Thursday and Friday. Sypniewski has started in recent weeks for the injured Todd Heap (hamstring) and might have to do so again Monday because Heap is questionable for the game.
Analysis: Sypniewski has totaled 16 receptions for 105 yards in his last four games while filling in for Heap for an entire game or just a few plays. However, Sypniewski should only be owned in Fantasy leagues at this time as insurance for Heap owners.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Ravens are expecting TE Todd Heap (hamstring) to return in Week 9 against the Steelers after missing two of the past three games. The Ravens are on a bye in Week 8.
Analysis: The unfortunate benefactor of this news is TE Quinn Sypniewski, who has filled in nicely for Heap. Sypniewski has totaled 16 receptions for 105 yards in his last four games while filling in for Heap for an entire game or just a few plays. Heap is expected to be healthy by Week 9 and that will almost render Sypniewski useless in Fantasy leagues.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski caught four passes for 33 yards during a Week 7 loss to the Bills. His longest gain went for 11 yards, but Sypniewski also fumbled on that play in which Buffalo recovered the ball.
Analysis: Sypniewski was in the starting lineup Week 7 for the injured Todd Heap (hamstring). Sypniewski has totaled 16 receptions for 105 yards in his last four games while filling in for Heap for an entire game or just a few plays. The Ravens are on a bye in Week 8 and return to action Week 9 against the Steelers. Heap should be healthy by Week 9 and that will almost render Sypniewski useless in Fantasy leagues.
News: Ravens TE Todd Heap (thigh) is among the team's inactives for Week 7 at Buffalo after being listed as doubtful on the team's injury report. Quinn Sypniewski will start in Heap's place. Heap did not practice all week after tweaking his hamstring in Week 6 against the Rams.
Analysis: Sypniewski has totaled 12 receptions for 72 yards in his last three games while helping lessen the load for Heap. Now that he will see most of the reps Sunday, consider him a possible bye-week Fantasy replacement.
News: The Baltimore Sun reports that Brian Billick declared Ravens TE Todd Heap "unlikely for Sunday" with a hamstring injury on Thursday. Heap has not practiced for the past two days after tweaking a strained hamstring in Week 6.
Analysis: With Heap and backup TE Daniel Wilcox out in Week 7, Quinn Sypniewski will get the start once again for the Ravens. Sypniewski got the start in Week 4 and 5 and totaled 10 catches for 62 yards in place of Heap. Baltimore love to use the TE, so consider Sypniewski a possible bye-week sleeper on Sunday.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski caught two passes for 10 yards during a Week 6 win over the Rams. Sypniewski saw most of the snaps against the Rams when Todd Heap had to leave the game with a hamstring injury in the first quarter.
Analysis: Sypniewski has seen an increased role in the Ravens' offense in the last three weeks with Heap hurting. He might be a factor again in Week 7 against the Bills if Heap is not healthy. Consider Sypniewski nothing more than a stopgap Fantasy option if that happens.
News: Ravens WR Demetrius Williams (four catches, 39 yards), TE Quinn Sypniewski (four catches, 28 yards) and WR Mark Clayton (one catch, five yards) all helped out in Baltimore's 9-7 win over the 49ers in Week 5.
Analysis: Williams and Clayton have minimal Fantasy value, while Sypniewski has some nice upside if Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox aren't back in time for Baltimore's Week 6 game vs. St. Louis.
News: Baltimore TE Todd Heap was named among the inactives for the Ravens' Week 5 game at San Francisco. Quinn Sypniewski will start in his place.
Analysis: Heap was always going to be a game-time decision, and it's bad news for his owners. Sypniewski, who caught a touchdown last week, will start as backup Daniel Wilcox is also inactive. Sypniewski might be worth a start if he's available.
News: Injuries sustained by starter Todd Heap (hamstring) and backup Daniel Wilcox (toe) have left Brian Billick and the Ravens with some question marks at the tight end position for their Week 5 game at San Francisco, according to the Baltimore Sun. "It's a tough one," Billick said Monday during his weekly media briefing. "A couple of weeks ago, it was the receivers; now it's the tight ends. It kind of moves around, and you adjust where you can."
Analysis: If Heap and Wilcox can't go Sunday, then third-string TE Quinn Sypniewski, who caught six passes for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 4, will see a lot more of the field against the 49ers. As the Ravens use their TE on a regular basis, Sypniewski might be worth a shot as a bye-week replacement, or if you have Heap and no great option at the position.
News: Ravens third-string TE Quinn Sypniewski took full advantage of injuries to Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox by making six catches for 34 yards and a touchdown in a 27-13 loss to the Browns in Week 4.
Analysis: Sypniewski might be the No. 1 TE in Baltimore as of Sunday evening, but who knows if he will be in that position in Week 5 when the Ravens play at San Francisco. If Heap and Wilcox can't go and the Ravens don't hit the free agent wire, Sypniewski might get a start against the 49ers and might be worth a flier as a bye-week replacement as the Ravens like to utilize the TE in their offense.
News: Baltimore TE Quinn Sypniewski (two catches, 18 yards) and WRs Demetrius Williams (one catch, 13 yards) and Mark Clayton (one catch, negative-one yard) all made minimal contributions in the Ravens' 20-13 win over the Jets in Week 2.
Analysis: Clayton continues to be a huge disappointment for Fantasy owners and will likely be one of the most dropped WRs in Week 3. Williams might yet be a reliable option in the Ravens offense, but Sypniewski has no Fantasy value as the third TE. Baltimore host Arizona in Week 3.
News: Ravens WR Devard Darling, TE Daniel Wilcox, and TE Quinn Sypniewski didn't make a statistical contribution during Week 1's 27-20 loss at the Bengals.
Analysis: None of these reserves should record a significant number of catches unless people ahead of them succumb to injury. Keep all reserved in Week 2 at the Browns.
News: Ravens backup tight end Quinn Sypniewski is wearing tinted contact lenses to improve his pass catching, reports The Sports Xchange. "I love it," he said. "They help reduce a lot of the glare and they cut out certain colors so they make everything stand out more. It's definitely an advantage as far as seeing the ball in the air."
Analysis: Sypniewski reeled in a 6-yard touchdown and a pair of receptions in Baltimore's first preseason game. Because he is a backup, though, he shouldn't be expected to play much and therefore is off limits in Fantasy play.
News: Daniel Wilcox (ankle) was inactive for Monday's preseason opener against the Eagles. Meanwhile, Todd Heap started and had two receptions for 32 yards and reserve TE Quinn Sypniewski reeled in a 6-yard touchdown and a pair of receptions in Wilcox's absence.
Analysis: Wilcox should still be viewed as the No. 2 tight end behind Heap at this point, but he'll need to get back on the field to hold off Sypniewski. While Heap is a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, neither Sypniewski or Wilcox are worth drafting in most formats.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski (wrist) is listed as questionable for Divisional Playoff game vs. Indianapolis.
Analysis: Sypniewski will have no Fantasy value on Draft Day 2007 and has no Fantasy value in postseason leagues.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski had one catch for nine yards in a Week 17 win over the Bills.
Analysis: Sypniewski will have no Fantasy value on Draft Day 2007.
News: Ravens TE Daniel Wilcox, RB Cory Ross, WR Clarence Moore and TE Quinn Sypniewski all dressed, but did not record an offensive stat in Week 15 vs. Cleveland.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options for Week 16.
News: Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski had one catch for SIX yards in a Week 14 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Sypniewski is not a recommended Fantasy option in most leagues for Week 15 vs. Cleveland.
News: Quinn Sypniewski dressed for Week 13 at Cincinnati, but he did not post any offensive statistics.
Analysis: Sypniewski is not a recommended Fantasy option for Week 14 at Kansas City.
News: Notable Ravens who played but did not record an offensive stat in Week 12 include: TE Quinn Sypniewski and WR Clarence Moore.
Analysis: These guys shouldn't be on Fantasy rosters.
News: The Baltimore Sun reports that Ravens TE Daniel Wilcox, who left the team's Week 11 game early, could miss the Steelers at home in Week 12 with a tight hamstring. "He's probably right now the biggest concern of anybody on the list," Billick said. "We have the normal bumps and bruises, but that hamstring right now would be our biggest concern."
Analysis: Wilcox is not a reliable Fantasy TE to begin with; if he were to miss the game, rookie TE Quinn Sypniewski would take his reps -- he's not reliable either.
News: Ravens backup QB Kyle Boller, FB Justin Green, WR Clarence Moore and TE Quinn Sypniewski did not record an offensive statistic in Week 11 vs. Atlanta.
Analysis: None of these players should be considered for Week 12.
News: Ravens backup QB Kyle Boller, TE Quinn Sypniewski, FB Justin Green, RB B.J. Sams and WR Clarence Moore did not record an offensive statistic in Week 10 against the Titans.
Analysis: None of these players should be used in Fantasy leagues at the moment.
News: Ravens backup QB Kyle Boller, TE Quinn Sypniewski, FB Justin Green and WR Clarence Moore did not record an offensive statistic in Week 9 vs. Cincinnati.
Analysis: None of these players should be used in Fantasy leagues at the moment.
News: TE Quinn Sypniewski (neck) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Week 9 vs. Cincinnati
Analysis: Sypniewski is not a viable Fantasy option at this time and should not be used for Fantasy purposes in Week 9.
News: Ravens DB Corey Ivy (abdomen), WR Clarence Moore (foot), TE Quinn Sypniewski (neck) are listed as questionable, while DB Gerome Sapp (thigh) is listed as probable for Week 9 vs. Cincinnati.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned above are worth using in Fantasy leagues for Week 9 against the Bengals.
News: Backup QB Kyle Boller (did not play), RB Justin Green, RB Mike Anderson, FB Ovie Mughelli and TE Quinn Sypniewski did not record any offensive statistics in Week 8 at New Orleans.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned above are worth using in Fantasy leagues, though Anderson is decent insurance for Jamal Lewis in deeper leagues.
News: Backup QB Kyle Boller (did not play), RB Justin Green (neck), WR Clarence Moore, FB Ovie Mughelli, TE Quinn Sypniewski and WR Demetrius Williams did not record any offensive statistics in Week 5 at Denver.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned above are worth using in Fantasy leagues for Week 6 against Carolina.
News: Ravens backup QB 7 Kyle Boller FB Ovie Mughelli and TE Quin Sypniewski did not record an offensive statistic in Week 4 vs. San Diego.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned above are worth considering in Week 5 at Denver.
News: RB Mike Anderson, QB Kyle Boller, RB Justin Green, FB Ovie Mughelli, TE Quinn Sypniewski and WR Demetrius Williams all dressed and played in Week 3 at Cleveland but did not record any offensive statistics.
Analysis: Neither of the players mentioned above are worth considering in Week 4 against San Diego.
News: RB Ovie Mughelli, WR Devard Darling and TE Quinn Sypniewski did not record an offensive stat at Tampa Bay Sunday.
Analysis: None of these players are worth using in Fantasy play.
News: The Ravens have inked fifth-round pick Quinn Sypniewski to a three-year deal. He will battle for a spot along the Ravens' TE depth chart this summer.
Analysis: Sypniewski should not be relied upon in any leagues this summer. Though he has very nice hands, he does not have much speed and is buried on the Ravens' depth chart at this point. He's also a good blocker, so he may see playing time in two-TE sets when Baltimore looks to run the ball.
