It's that time of the year again. Optimism is in the air, and there are jobs up for grabs. With the onset of training camp comes heated positional battles. And the winners of these battles can help fantasy owners down the road. So who are we watching in training camp over the next month? Take a look at the breakdowns below and make sure to keep a close eye on how these roster spots shape up over the next few weeks. There may just be a league-winning sleeper to discover among the chaos.
Baltimore Ravens
Wide receivers
Kamar Aiken - He's the only sure thing in Baltimore when it comes to the team's receiving corps. Even though Aiken projects as the team's No. 1, he brings sleeper value given his double-digit rounds ADP. He had a strong end-of-season run last year and will likely be the most targeted wideout in Baltimore.
Mike Wallace - The veteran is slated to open camp as a starter opposite Aiken. He's the deep threat Baltimore has been lacking since Torrey Smith left and while he may not have the top-notch speed at age 29, he is worth a draft pick given his late-round ADP and potentially heavy involvement in the Ravens offense.
Steve Smith - Without a timetable for return coming off an Achilles tear, there's a chance Smith has an impact once the season starts. He'll probably be out during camp and preseason games though. It's a safer bet to leave him undrafted in fantasy leagues and scoop him on waivers if he does get back to a starting role.
Breshad Perriman - All eyes will be on the second-year receiver after chronic knee issues kept him off the field for the entirety of his rookie season. He had yet another knee scare back in June and needs some more time to get back to 100 percent, but the latest word from coach John Harbaugh pegged Perriman to be ready for Week 1. In fantasy, proceed with caution here. Perriman is clearly injury prone and has yet to play a single snap as a pro.
Running backs
Following a season riddled with injuries, the Ravens offense is getting healthy once again. There are some fantasy bargains to be had here, but pinpointing exactly who will emerge as the most valuable asset at each position is a difficult task.
Justin Forsett - The veteran will start the year as the lead back in Baltimore. He's coming off a broken arm suffered last season which gave Javorius Allen a chance to prove himself as a rookie. Forsett's Round 7 ADP is about right for an aging back who could lose his job to younger talent at any point during the season.
Javorius Allen - As a rookie Allen saw 137 carries last year in Forsett's stead but averaged a meager 3.8 yards per carry. His passing-game chops are where his value lies in terms of fantasy, and reports back in May stated that Allen could push Forsett for the starting role. Again, this one comes down to how things play out in camp. If Allen can win the preseason, he may earn himself more than just passing-down snaps come September. He's a solid late-round running back sleeper target.
Kenneth Dixon - One of this season's top running back prospects, Dixon slid into the fourth round of the NFL draft. His all-purpose skill set presents a threat to both Forsett and Allen's job security, but he'll have to earn his opportunities as a rookie. In terms of upside, he's probably the most appealing of all Ravens' running backs for fantasy purposes.
Terrance West & Lorenzo Taliaferro - West has apparently worked ahead of Taliaferro during Spring practice sessions, but neither back has an appealing outlook for fantasy purposes unless injuries strike. The two backs will reportedly battle for the final running back spot on the Ravens roster.
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Matt Franciscovich is an associate fantasy editor for NFL.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattFranchise.
