OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Every fantasy owner wants to know who is going to replace Dennis Pitta now that the Baltimore Ravens tight end underwent season-ending hip surgery.

You're probably not going to like the Ravens' answer.

"We're going to play our good players," Harbaugh said. "So, who's on the field is going to depend on who are good players are and how the coaches decide to attack."

What does that mean? The Ravens will go with a committee approach of tight end Owen Daniels, fullback Kyle Juszczyk and wide receiver Marlon Brown.

All of these options can collectively help fill Pitta's void in the red zone and on third downs. Since 2011, Pitta has scored the second-most red-zone touchdowns on the Ravens with eight and has the second-most third-down catches with 46.

Here is what each of the replacements can provide:

TE Owen Daniels: He won't get much separation at this stage of his career, but he knows the offense better than anyone. This is his ninth season with offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak. He's also gained the trust of Joe Flacco with his toughness over the middle. Much like with Pitta, the biggest concern with Daniels is durability. He's missed 26 games the previous five seasons.

FB Kyle Juszczyk: The 2013 fourth-round pick is the option who has the most breakout potential. Juszczyk led the Ravens in catches in the preseason, and offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak compared him to James Casey, who caught 34 passes and three touchdowns with Kubiak two years ago. What will help Juszczyk get on the field is his versatility. He can play every skill position, from fullback to tight end to wide receiver. Plus, he's the answer to a trivia question. Juszczyk is the first Harvard player to catch a touchdown passion the NFL since Pat McInally on Dec. 21, 1980.

WR Marlon Brown: He was primed to regress this season. The Ravens added more weapons in the passing game, and Brown uncharacteristically dropped a lot of passes in offseason workouts and training camp. Still, it's hard to dismiss Brown's 49 catches and seven touchdowns as a rookie last season. His size (6-foot-5) makes him a great target in the red zone. Brown's playing time will increase if the Ravens go from a two-tight end offense to a three-receiver one.

This is the second straight year where the Ravens have to replace Pitta after he had hip surgery. Last year, the Ravens attempted to address his loss by signing Brandon Stokley and Dallas Clark. It's safe to say the Ravens are in a much better position to handle losing Pitta this season.