In a cruel turn of events, both Joe Burrow and Mark Andrews have suffered season-ending injuries, leaving fantasy managers scrambling to adjust their lineups. Burrow's absence will have a dramatic impact on the Cincinnati offense, while Andrews' injury leaves a void at the tight end position for the Baltimore Ravens.

Burrow, who was performing well in recent weeks as the QB6, will be sorely missed by fantasy managers. In the span of Weeks 8-10, he threw for an impressive 978 yards and seven touchdowns. His absence will likely result in a downgrade for the entire Bengals' offense. With Burrow out, backup quarterbacks will have to step up, and fantasy managers may look to players like Ja'Marr Chase, who has shown promise in previous games with backup quarterbacks. Looking at the performances of receivers Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams when their respective offenses had backup quarterbacks, there is hope that Chase can continue to produce for fantasy managers.

Tee Higgins, when healthy, will be the clear No. 2 option in the Bengals' receiving corps. However, his performances may be more volatile without Burrow under center. Tyler Boyd, Trenton Irwin, and Tanner Hudson, who had previously shown promise, may not be viable options without Burrow's guidance on the field.

Despite his season-ending injury, Burrow is still a valuable asset in dynasty leagues. He will have ample time to recover before the start of next season, with close to 10 months of rehab ahead of him. The exact recovery timeline will be determined after Burrow undergoes surgery.

In the case of Mark Andrews, his injury during Thursday Night Football was a devastating blow for the Ravens. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Andrews' high-ankle injury was beyond a sprain and would end his season prematurely. For fantasy managers, this loss is particularly painful as Andrews ranked as the TE3, a position with a scarcity of star players.

Finding a replacement for Andrews via trade without sacrificing another position on the roster will be a challenging task for fantasy managers. On the waiver wire, options include tight ends such as Pat Freiermuth, Luke Musgrave, Tyler Higbee, and Chigoziem Okonkwo, all of whom have low ownership percentages in Yahoo leagues.

The Ravens' offense will have to adjust to Andrews' absence, and the target distribution in their recent game against the Miami Dolphins provided valuable insights. Lamar Jackson targeted the trio of Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., and Rashod Bateman a combined 13 times out of his 26 passes. Beckham proved to be the most targeted, hauling in seven receptions for 116 yards. Flowers showcased his potential with three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown, which was unfortunately nullified by a penalty. Bateman, although running more routes than Beckham, only caught one pass for 10 yards. This indicates that Beckham has established himself as a primary target in the absence of Andrews.

Isaiah Likely, next in line on the Ravens' tight end depth chart, ran 29 routes but saw limited production with two targets and no catches. Considering his minimal impact when Andrews missed a game earlier this season, it may be unrealistic to expect him to replicate Andrews' production.

As for Jackson, he showed a preference for shorter passes, with most of his completions coming within the first 10 yards. However, the 51-yard completion on a deep pass suggests that he is still able to stretch the field. Flowers, who excelled on receptions within this depth, could see increased opportunities in the aftermath of Andrews' injury.

While Beckham's injury history and Bateman's potential make them wild cards in fantasy lineups, monitoring their status and matchups will be crucial moving forward. Additionally, fantasy managers may consider stashing Bateman given his talent and the potential for increased targets.

According to medical expert Dr. Edwin Porras, Andrews' injury is a high-ankle sprain and fracture, which typically requires a recovery period of at least 3-4 months. Barring any complications, Andrews should be ready to return by Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Overall, these injuries to Burrow and Andrews have significant fantasy implications, forcing managers to make tough decisions and seek suitable replacements. The road to recovery for both players will be challenging, but their value in dynasty leagues remains intact. Fantasy managers will need to navigate this setback and make strategic moves to stay competitive in their leagues.