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Baltimore Ravens · 2026
Who is Derrick Henry’s handcuff?
Explore the full Baltimore Ravens depth chart, player roles and draft history
The published handcuff answer
Justice Hill
Behind Derrick Henry · BAL
Justice Hill is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Derrick Henry in our published Week 7 Baltimore Ravens analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Hill is the change-up, not a Henry clone
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
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Baltimore Ravens backfield overview
If Derrick Henry misses time
Baltimore has no running back on today's league-wide Week 7 inactive list, so Derrick Henry, Hill and Rasheen Ali are all dressed against Cincinnati. Hill is the passing-down back and Lamar Jackson's trusted protector (18 carries, 10 catches in six games) and is the back Baltimore has pointed to as the fallback; Ali's work is almost entirely kick returns with no carries this season. Hill is free almost everywhere, and what would have to happen for him to matter is a Henry absence - and even then the realistic outcome is that Hill keeps passing downs while Baltimore splits early work rather than handing him a 15-carry role. Fact: depth order and usage. Projection: the size of the share.
No Ravens running back is on the Week 7 inactive list; Adam Randall remains on injured reserve. Henry has shown no designation and carried a full workload, so this room is a contingency plan rather than an active situation. Hill stays the receiving and protection complement, with Rasheen Ali behind him as the kickoff returner who has yet to take a 2026 carry.
Baltimore's passing-down back and Lamar Jackson's trusted protector, described by the team as a runner, receiver and blocker who spells Henry rather than replacing him. Henry's 26-carry Week 3 shows the split is unchanged. If Henry missed time Hill would keep passing downs and share early work, not inherit a 15-carry role.
- availability_unverified
- stale_availability
- thin_profile
- starter_healthy
- committee_if_henry_sits
- low_standalone_volume
Why this candidate scores here
Other candidates in this backfield
Rasheen Ali
change of pace · score 46/100
Candidates and scores are from the same published board. A split workload can limit the upside of any one backup.
The production behind the names
2026 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 147 | 10 | 647 | 17.5 |
| 7 | 21 | 13 | 224 | 5.1 |
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2026
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2026
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Handcuff, backup and next-man-up questions
Who is Derrick Henry’s handcuff?
Justice Hill is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Derrick Henry in our published Week 7 Baltimore Ravens analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Who is the backup running back behind Derrick Henry?
Justice Hill is the preferred replacement candidate in the published Baltimore Ravens board. The board lists him at RB2. A fantasy handcuff recommendation and an official depth-chart position can differ; compare the full team chart and role evidence.
Who is next up if Derrick Henry misses a game?
Justice Hill is the preferred fantasy handcuff to Derrick Henry in our published Week 7 Baltimore Ravens analysis. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs. Other published candidates include Rasheen Ali. Baltimore has no running back on today's league-wide Week 7 inactive list, so Derrick Henry, Hill and Rasheen Ali are all dressed against Cincinnati. Hill is the passing-down back and Lamar Jackson's trusted protector (18 carries, 10 catches in six games) and is the back Baltimore has pointed to as the fallback; Ali's work is almost entirely kick returns with no carries this season. Hill is free almost everywhere, and what would have to happen for him to matter is a Henry absence - and even then the realistic outcome is that Hill keeps passing downs while Baltimore splits early work rather than handing him a 15-carry role. Fact: depth order and usage. Projection: the size of the share.
Should I add Justice Hill as a handcuff?
Consider Justice Hill if you have a spare bench spot and want exposure to the replacement role behind Derrick Henry. His value depends on availability, competition for carries and receiving work, and your league’s roster rules. A handcuff is not automatically a useful starter this week. Review the dated analysis, current injury reports and the next kickoff before adding.
Compare backup running backs and next-man-up candidates for every team. Published depth and scores come from the documented roster, depth-chart and scoring process; they do not establish game-day availability.
Sources behind the analysis
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