Freeman took first-team reps during pregame warmups and is expected to serve as the Ravens' lead back Sunday against the Vikings, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Latavius Murray (ankle) inactive for the second game in a row, Freeman is poised to pick up a start, just as he did prior to the Ravens' Week 8 bye. In Baltimore's blowout loss to the Bengals in Week 7, Freeman played just 39 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps and earned just seven touches (four carries, three receptions), but a one-yard touchdown was enough to make him a useful option for those that included in him in fantasy lineups. Reserve running backs Ty'Son Williams and Le'Veon Bell are still expected to be involved in the Week 9 game plan, so Freeman's starting role won't be guaranteed to translate to a hefty snap or touch load.