Pierce (back) was limited at practice Wednesday, the Baltimore Sun reports. Pierce, who logged six carries for 37 yards in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, is only a consideration in deeper formats, though his status is of some import to the Ravens' backfield depth, behind Justin Forsett with Lorenzo Taliaferro on IR.

Pierce gained 37 yards on six carries in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jaguars. Pierce and Lorenzo Taliaferro (foot) have taken turns working as the top backup to Justin Forsett, and with Taliaferro unable to play in Sunday's game, the role fell into Pierce's lap. The former third-round draft pick didn't find many holes on his first five carries, but his final tote went for a 28-yard gain. If Taliaferro is able to return for Week 16 against the Texans, there's some chance Pierce will lose his limited role in the offense.

Pierce had seven carries for 28 yards and one reception for six yards in Monday's 34-27 win over the Saints. Pierce worked as the No. 2 running back behind Justin Forsett, who rumbled for 182 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. This marked the second consecutive game in which Pierce was clearly the top backup, as rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro didn't get any touches. While he hasn't been particularly impressive this season, Pierce will likely hold onto his role for Week 13 against the Chargers, though there's no guarantee that Taliaferro won't re-appear.

Pierce had eight carries for 31 yards in Sunday's 21-7 win over the Titans. One week after Lorenzo Taliaferro lost a crucial fumble, Pierce worked as the primary backup to Justin Forsett, who finished with a 20-112-2 rushing line. Taliaferro did end up with three carries but didn't have any until the fourth quarter. Though he had the larger role Sunday, Pierce isn't assured of the same when the Ravens come out of a Week 11 bye. He's been the team's least impressive pure runner this season, and has never offered much in terms of receiving or pass blocking. On a more encouraging note, he could get some goal-line carries if he stays ahead of Taliaferro in the pecking order. No opportunities came up Sunday, as Forsett scored from 11 and nine yards out.

Pierce is active for Sunday night's game against the Steelers. Pierce is active Sunday after being a healthy scratch last week against the Bengals, but we'd like to see him turn in a full and productive outing before recommending him as a fantasy lineup option.

Pierce is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals. With Pierce scratched Sunday, the Ravens' Week 8 backfield will be headed by Justin Forsett and Lorenzo Taliaferro.

Pierce had eight carries for 21 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-7 win over the Falcons. Pierce scored a short touchdown for the second straight week, and he again got more work than Lorenzo Taliaferro, who managed just three yards on four carries. While Justin Forsett remains the clear top option for all other situations, the bulkier Pierce seems to be the Ravens' first choice for short-yardage spots. However, it's still not entirely clear, as the sample size has been limited by the team's propensity for longer scoring plays.

Pierce had 32 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in Sunday's 48-17 win over Tampa Bay. Nine of Pierce's carries came in the second half of a blowout, after Justin Forsett got most of the first half work on his way to a 14-111-0 rushing line. Rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro also chipped in, finishing with two carries for 29 yards and two receptions for 18 yards. Forsett remains the clear leader of Baltimore's three-headed backfield, but Sunday's performance was still encouraging for Pierce, as he easily out-touched Taliaferro, and also got the only goal-line carry.

IPierce (thigh) had four carries for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Colts. Justin Forsett had six carries, with rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro pitching in five. While Pierce looked healthy on his four touches, he was just one piece of a three-headed backfield, and didn't see any work on passing downs. Forsett accounted for all eight of the trio's targets, which isn't particularly surprising. Pierce might have a chance to get more carries by cutting into Taliaferro's work, but the third-year runner can't match Forsett when it comes to receiving and pass blocking. Furthermore, the Ravens seem to prefer Taliaferro over Pierce in short-yardage situations.

Pierce (thigh) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts.� While Pierce is in uniform Sunday, with Justin Forsett and Lorenzo Taliaferro also in the Ravens' running back mix, he's not a high-percentage fantasy play until he reestablishes his role in the team's rushing attack.