- Willie Snead
- #83
- Team BAL
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
- Manager FA
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Lands in Las Vegas
Snead agreed to a one-year contract with the Raiders on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Snead is the second veteran wideout to join the Raiders in free agency, alongside fellow potential starter John Brown. While Brown operates best as a deep threat, Snead's skill set lends him to usage in the slot, as does his reliability as a blocker in the running game. After Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards failed to live up expectations as immediate starters in their rookie campaigns, the addition of two veteran wideouts could alleviate some pressure for them as sophomores.
Published: Fri, Mar 26 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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Could leave Baltimore
Snead isn't sure if he'll re-sign with the Ravens this offseason, according to the team's official website.
Analysis: The 28-year-old slot receiver is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, coming off a 33/432/3 receiving line in 13 regular-season games in 2020. Snead's tenacity made him a good fit in Baltimore's run-heavy offense, but the team may reconsider its priorities at wide receiver, perhaps looking for players with more ability to separate from defensive backs. 2020 third-round pick Devin Duvernay would be one option to replace Snead if the veteran doesn't end up re-signing with…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 28 at 8:12am by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday
Snead (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Titans.
Analysis: Snead, who logged back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday, will thus return to action after missing the Ravens' Week 17 win over the Bengals. In 13 games this past season, Snead carried modest value in PPR formats, recording 33 catches (on 48 targets) for 432 yards and three TDs. That's a context that should carry into the postseason, with fellow wide receiver Marquise Brown bringing more big-play upside to the table in Baltimore's run-heavy offense.
Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Snead (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game at Tennessee.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's practice, Snead wrapped up the week with back-to-back limited listings on the Ravens' injury report. He'll be looking to return to action for the first time since Week 16, when he injured his ankle. Baltimore will make a ruling on Snead's availability about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Fri, Jan 8 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Snead (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
Analysis: Snead didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to a limited session Thursday boosts his chances of suiting up for Sunday's playoff opener against the Titans. However, there's a pretty solid chance he approaches that game listed as questionable, in any case.
Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses Wednesday's practice
Snead (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Snead's ankle injury sidelined him for the Ravens' Week 17 win over the Bengals, but Baltimore is reportedly hopeful about his chances of returning for the wild-card round. He'll have just two more opportunities to practice prior to Sunday's contest in Tennessee.
Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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Hopeful for wild-card round
Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that he's hopeful Snead (ankle) will be available for Sunday's wild-card game against the Titans, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Snead missed the Week 17 win over the Bengals after being unable to practice all week. His next step will be to practice in some capacity when the Ravens take the field either Wednesday or Thursday. If Snead ends up missing a second straight game, Dez Bryant and rookie Devin Duvernay will pick up the slack at wide receiver.
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Week 17
Snead (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: The 28-year-old wasn't able to practice in any capacity all week, so it's no surprise to see him sitting out despite being listed as questionable. Dez Bryant and Devin Duvernay should see increased snaps with Snead sidelined Sunday.
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Takes questionable tag into Week 17
Snead (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Snead wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week, but the Ravens evidently believe he has a 50-50 shot of suiting up in the regular-season finale. Since returning from a two-game absence Week 14 following a positive COVID-19 test, Snead hasn't made much of an impact in the Baltimore passing attack. Over his first three games back in action, Snead has drawn eight targets, turning them into five receptions for 53 yards and no touchdowns.
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses another practice
Snead (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Back-to-back absences set the stage for Friday's practice to be pivotal with regard to Snead's status for Sunday's game against the Bengals. If he's out or limited this weekend, Dez Bryant and Devin Duvernay would be candidates for increased snaps.
Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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Misses Wednesday's practice
Snead (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Snead picked up an ankle injury during last weekend's win over the Giants, finishing the day with two receptions for 24 yards. If the veteran wideout is unable to suit up at Cincinnati in Week 17, Dez Bryant and Devin Duvernay would both be candidates for increased roles.
Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Hurts ankle Sunday
Snead (ankle) caught both targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Snead only played 12 snaps, which is likely tied to the ankle injury he picked up during Sunday's win, according to Aaron Kasinitz of PennLive.com. His practice status this week should provide a better indication of whether he'll play in the season finale versus Cincinnati. Dez Bryant and Devin Duvernay could both see increased reps if Snead sits out.
Published: Tue, Dec 29 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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No catches Sunday
Snead did not catch his lone target in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Snead played 65 percent of the snaps but drew just one target, marking a season-low. He averaged more than 4.0 targets per game prior to Sunday, so he figures to be more involved in Week 16 provided that it's not another blowout scenario the way it was in Week 15.
Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 7:49am by Rotowire.com
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Off COVID-19 list
The Ravens activated Snead (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Snead tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 29 and missed the Ravens' last two games as a result, which allowed Devin Duvernay, Dez Bryant (when available) and Miles Boykin to earn more snaps. Now that Snead is back in the fold, he likely will settle back into his No. 2 WR role behind Marquise Brown when the team next takes the field Monday at Cleveland.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 10:40am by Rotowire.com
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Not activated for Tuesday's game
The Ravens don't plan to activate Snead (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cowboys, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Though Baltimore will get several reinforcements from the reserve/COVID-19 list Week 13, Snead is one of five players that will remain unavailable for a second straight game. According to Hensley, Snead, tight end Mark Andrews and linebacker Matt Judon are all recovering well since testing positive for COVID-19, and the Ravens are tentatively planning on having all three starters back in the lineup for a Week 14 matchup with the Browns on Dec. 14. While Snead is out for Tuesday's contest, look…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to COVID list
The Ravens placed Snead (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Analysis: Snead joins the ranks of players currently on the COVID-19 list for Baltimore, alongside offensive cornerstones like Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram. He tested positive for COVID on Sunday and is thus ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh, assuming such a matchup still occurs as scheduled.
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets positive COVID-19 diagnosis
Snead tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Snead is the most recent Raven to suffer such a fate, ruling him out for Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh. Assuming that contest is played, Baltimore's receiving corps has been whittled down to Marquise Brown, Devin Duvernay, Dez Bryant, Miles Boykin and James Proche.
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays busy Sunday
Snead had three catches for 23 yards on seven targets against the Titans.
Analysis: Snead's production was pedestrian Sunday, but his target volume was notable. Since the bye, Snead has had seven targets in three of four games, averaging 4.3 catches for 57.5 yards per game in that span. He is second on the team in targets behind only Mark Andrews over that period. Snead will face the Steelers on Thursday.
Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 6:53am by Rotowire.com
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Scores twice in loss to Pats
Snead had five receptions (seven targets) for 64 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-17 loss to New England.
Analysis: Hollywood Brown was removed from the game plan by corner J.C. Jackson, so Lamar Jackson had to turn to Snead to attack downfield, although one of the slot receiver's TD "catches" came on a quick flip from Jackson on a jet sweep. Snead has quietly been putting up useful fantasy numbers of late, racking up 14 receptions for 207 yards and two scores over his last two contests. Those performances have come against some top-tier defenses, which may explain why Jackson has gone Snead's way as opposed…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 12:35am by Rotowire.com
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Makes four grabs in Indy
Snead secured all four of his targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Snead had five catches for 106 yards against Pittsburgh in Week 9, but he unsurprisingly fell back to earth in Indianapolis. The veteran slot man has only eclipsed 50 receiving yards twice this season, and he's only drawn five or more targets on once occasion. While he'll still see regular playing time at New England in Week 10, Snead should be considered a fairly low-ceiling fantasy option.
Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Paces team in receiving during loss
Snead corralled five of seven targets for 106 receiving yards during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Snead led all Ravens in targets and catches, while his receiving total was 11 yards short of being three times more than the team's No. 2 option. The 28-year-old entered Sunday's contest averaging fewer than 25 receiving yards per game on the season, with no more than four catches in any contest. He'll face an Indianapolis defense Week 9 that just surrendered two receiving TDs to Marvin Jones while also allowing three other Lions pass-catchers to go for 50-plus receiving yards.
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes splash play against Eagles
Snead caught one of two targets for 32 yards Sunday against the Eagles.
Analysis: Snead again was lightly used Sunday, but he managed to make a splash play with a strong run after the catch on a 32-yard gain. He was on the field for 67 percent of the snaps, a slight uptick from his 60 percent clip Week 5. Snead is on a bye Week 7 before returning to action Week 8 against the Steelers, and while he'll still see plenty of playing time, the Ravens may start diverting more of their targets to young players like Devin Duvernay.
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Held without a catch
Snead was held without a catch on three targets Sunday against the Bengals.
Analysis: The veteran had caught all 10 of his targets on the year entering Sunday but was shut out by the Bengals. Snead played just 60 percent of the snaps -- 38 total -- which is in line with his season average outside of the Chiefs game in which he played 84 percent of the snaps. Despite playing a relatively high percentage of the snaps, Snead is not a major part of the passing game. He and the Ravens will travel to Philadelphia for a Week 6 showdown with the Eagles.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient on low target volume
Snead caught both of his targets for 20 yards against the Football Team.
Analysis: The veteran slot receiver has caught all 10 of his targets this season for 117 yards and a touchdown. While that's great efficiency, it also shows that Snead isn't drawing targets at a high rate (2.5 Tar/Game). He hasn't seen more than two targets in any game since the season opener, and he hasn't scored since then, either. Snead is a low-volume slot receiver in this offense. He will face the Bengals on Sunday.
Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet against Chiefs
Snead caught both of his targets for a total of four yards Monday against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Snead played the most snaps (47) of any Baltimore receiver but didn't factor much into the passing game. He was fifth among pass-catchers in targets and only mustered four yards on his two catches. Snead has now seen just two targets in each of his last two games after a big season opener with four catches for 64 yards and a touchdown. He will face Washington in Week 4.
Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient on low volume
Snead caught both of his targets for 29 yards Sunday against the Texans.
Analysis: The veteran slot receiver continues to be effective when targeted, having caught all six of his targets for 93 yards and a touchdown through two games. Snead has a catch of at least 20 yards in each game as well. While Snead is effective in his role, it's not a role that adds up to much volume. He ranks fourth on the team in target share, and Baltimore has attempted a league-low 50 passes as a team. Snead and the Ravens will take on the Chiefs in Week 3.
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Contributes to rout Sunday
Snead caught all four of his targets for 64 yards and a score in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Browns.
Analysis: The veteran slot receiver played the second-most snaps among Baltimore receivers Sunday and tied for second on the team in targets as Lamar Jackson was spreading the ball around. Snead was extremely effective with his opportunities, though, as he caught all of his targets, including a 19-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Baltimore's passing game still flows through Mark Andrews and Marquise Brown, but Snead is still the primary slot receiver in an explosive aerial attack.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Drops weight during offseason
Snead said Wednesday that he feels faster after losing seven pounds during the offseason, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The change could help Snead gain separation from cornerbacks, but blocking is also a huge part of his distinct role in Greg Roman's offense. Despite signing a one-year, $6 million extension last fall, Snead isn't likely to see a big increase from last year's total of 46 targets.
Published: Wed, Aug 5 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Faces competition from rookies
Snead's passing game role will likely be affected by the Ravens' draft, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Baltimore nabbed Devin Duvernay and James Proche in the draft, and given that receiver was considered by most to be the Ravens' most pressing need entering the draft, this is a problem for Snead. Both players project to start out in the slot, which is where Snead plays. Duvernay poses the biggest immediate threat as he was taken in the third round and is the second-fastest receiver on the team behind Marquise Brown. Zrebiec notes that Snead's blocking ability is important in Baltimore's…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 27 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Plenty of action in upset loss
Snead hauled in six of eight targets for 56 yards in the Ravens' 28-12 divisional-round loss to the Titans on Saturday.
Analysis: Snead checked in as the Ravens' runner-up in receptions, receiving yardage and targets to top option Marquise Brown. The veteran was a frequent target of Lamar Jackson's in the fruitless comeback effort, and he played his usual steady role in the short-to-intermediate passing window. Despite its relatively productive conclusion, Snead's 2019 season was largely a disappointment from a fantasy perspective, as he saw significant downturns in catches (31) and receiving yards (339) compared to the…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 11 at 9:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Records four touches in win
Snead caught three of five passes for 22 yards during Sunday's 28-10 win over the Steelers, and failed to gain any yards on his lone carry.
Analysis: It was a quiet day for most of the Ravens' weapons, as Lamar Jackson and other front-line players were rested and Baltimore's defense smothered a depleted Pittsburgh squad. Snead was among the exceptions. His five targets were his most since Week 6 and his four touches and 22 yards were his most since Week 5. That should tell you all that you need to know about his role in this offense. After a bye, the Ravens will play the Texans, Bills or Titans in the divisional round. Snead caught five of…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing time, targets wane
Snead was held without a catch on his lone target Sunday against the Browns.
Analysis: Snead played just 41 percent of the snaps Sunday and was not involved in the passing game while Marquise Brown and Seth Roberts played the most among the Baltimore wideouts. With some key starters sitting out in Week 17, Snead could be more featured in the offense than usual. He won't have the benefit of catching passes from Lamar Jackson, however, as Robert Griffin will be getting the start while Jackson is rested for the playoffs.
Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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Target volume dips
Snead caught his lone target for 15 yards in Thursday's 42-21 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Snead's volume dropped off Thursday after he saw multiple targets in six straight games. That said, Snead hasn't had more than 20 receiving yards in any game since Week 5. With a small target share and a low average depth of target (9.1), Snead doesn't have much in the way of peripheral numbers to portend a major turnaround down the stretch.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone vs. Bills
Snead caught three of four targets for 13 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Snead tied for the team lead in targets, and although none of his catches went for more than seven yards, he salvaged his performance with a short touchdown grab in the fourth quarter. The veteran now has three touchdowns in his last three games, giving him a new career high of five for the season. Snead hasn't surpassed 18 receiving yards in any of his last eight outings, however, and will be a risky fantasy play Thursday against the Jets.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to 12 yards
Snead caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Snead actually led all Ravens wide receivers in yardage, with only tight ends Mark Andrews and Hayden Hurst surpassing Snead's meager total. Another tough defense looms in Buffalo in Week 14, so Snead will be tough to trust in Baltimore's run-first attack.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies two touchdowns
Snead caught two of three targets for 14 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 45-6 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Snead's receptions were duplicates of each other, as they both came from seven yards out and ended in pay dirt. Those scores marked Snead's first touchdowns since the first month of this season, doubling his total tally to four. Considering his last four stat lines have been nearly identical aside from Monday's touchdowns, Snead's upside remains relatively restricted.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 9:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to 13 yards in blowout
Snead caught two of three targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 41-7 win over the Texans.
Analysis: Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense continue to dazzle, but Snead has largely been left out in the cold. During Baltimore's last five games, during which the team has averaged 36 points per game, he's averaging 12.0 receiving yards per game and hasn't topped 20 yards since Week 5. Snead has shown the ability in the past to make a difference even with limited opportunities, but he just hasn't done so lately. Next up is a matchup against the Rams' 15th-ranked pass defense.
Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 8:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Snags two passes
Snead caught two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 49-13 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Snead played a season-low 22 offensive snaps, which could simply be a result of the blowout nature of this contest. There weren't many opportunities for Snead to make an impact, either, as Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin combined for 22 passing attempts. Still, this is becoming a theme for Snead, as he hasn't surpassed four receptions or 61 yards in a game this year.
Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Snags both targets
Snead caught both of his targets for 15 yards Sunday against the Patriots.
Analysis: Just days after receiving a contract extension, Snead made good on both of his chances against New England, including a crucial fourth-down conversion. The slot receiver sees an uneven target share, logging three games with five targets and five games with three targets or less. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 4 against the Browns and hasn't gone over 20 yards in any of the last three weeks. Snead draws a favorable matchup against the Bengals in Week 10, but it'd take a fantasy roster…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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