Now in his sixth NFL season, Bateman is only worth drafting in very deep leagues. After scoring nine touchdowns in 2024, Bateman followed that up with only 224 yards and two TDs in 2025. He has averaged more than 8.6 PPR points per game only once and has never topped 72 targets in a season. Also, Bateman faces increased target competition from rookie wide receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt. Bateman is a good downfield threat for Lamar Jackson, but not a reliable Fantasy option.
Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Facing charges after June incident
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Bateman is facing three charges stemming from a domestic incident in June, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The Ravens released a statement Friday: "We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him. We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment." The NFL likely won't levy any sort of punishment on Bateman until the legal process plays itself out.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Back at practice Thursday
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Bateman is in full uniform for Thursday's practice.
Bateman didn't take part in either of the Ravens' last two practices, but the team didn't disclose whether his absences were injury-related or part of a planned maintenance plan. Either way, Bateman will be back on the field Thursday, but it's unclear if the Ravens intend to have him suit up in Saturday's preseason opener versus the Eagles. While Bateman projects to head into Week 1 as a starter alongside No. 1 wideout Zay Flowers, rookie third-round pick Ja'Kobi Lane has generated considerable buzz during camp and could be a threat to poach reps in two-receiver sets as the season unfolds.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Missing practice for second straight day
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Bateman is absent from practice Wednesday for a second straight day, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
No injury has been reported, so it is possible that Bateman's absence is related to a personal matter. With Baltimore's preseason opener coming up this Saturday against Philadelphia, the coaching staff may soon have an update on Bateman's status.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Heads into Year 6 with Ravens
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As the coming season approaches, Bateman is projected to start at WR for the Ravens alongside Zay Flowers, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Bateman is coming off a 2025 regular season in which his production was hampered by injuries and tapered off to 19 catches (on 38 targets) for 224 yards and two TDs in 13 games. Assuming improved health this year, the 2021 first-rounder -- who recorded a 45-756-9 receiving line in 17 regular-season contests in 2024 -- is a bounce-back candidate in new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's attack. Next in line on Baltimore's WR depth chart beyond Flowers and Bateman are returnees Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester, as well as rookie draftees Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Absent due to personal matter
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Bateman (personal) has been away from the team during OTAs the past two weeks, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Bateman was present for the start of the offseason program last month, but he's now tending to a personal matter. "He's dealing with some personal things and so he hasn't been here for a little bit," new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said Tuesday. "I'm excited for him to get back in here in and keep rolling." Despite a down 2025 season, Bateman is expected to get the first crack at WR2 duties under Doyle.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Questionable, expected to play
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Bateman (illness) did not practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's regular-season finale against the Steelers, though head coach john Harbaugh said he expects the starting wideout to be cleared for Week 18, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Bateman has missed three straight practices due to a lingering ailment, and though Harbaugh has stated that the veteran wideout will likely suit up Week 18, his status may not be made official until roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. Lamar Jackson (back) has been cleared to return to action for Sunday's divisional matchup, in which the AFC North title will be on the line, but Bateman nonetheless remains a risky bet for production even if he's healthy. Across his last five regular-season appearances, Bateman has compiled just four catches for 40 scoreless receiving yards on nine targets.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Misses practice with illness
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Bateman missed Wednesday's practice with an illness.
Bateman should have time to recover before Sunday night's game at Pittsburgh. If not, WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Devontez Walker will be the favorites to get more playing time.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Logs full practice
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Bateman (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Bateman is thus set to return for Sunday's matchup with New England after missing the Week 15 win at Cincinnati. His availability leaves less playing time for fellow wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Devontez Walker, neither of whom has done much with Bateman bothered by various injuries in the second half of the season.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Back at practice
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Bateman (ankle) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Bateman will likely be limited Wednesday, but it's encouraging to see him back on the practice field after he missed Baltimore's win over the Bengals in Week 15. He was added to the injury report as limited last Thursday then missed practice entirely Friday. Bateman's production has been disappointing in 2025, as across 11 regular-season appearances he's tallied just 18 catches for 217 yards and two scores on 36 targets.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Officially questionable for Week 15
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Bateman (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Bateman is still "fighting through" a lingering ankle sprain, and that the team will make a decision about his availability on Saturday. If Bateman isn't able to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup, all of DeAndre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester will be candidates to benefit from increased snaps behind top wide receiver Zay Flowers.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Not practicing Friday
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Bateman (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Bateman was added to the Ravens' Week 15 injury report after being deemed a limited participant in Thursday's practice. With the wideout not present for Friday's session, his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals is now cloudy. If he's unavailable this weekend, added WR snaps alongside Zay Flowers would be available for some combination of DeAndre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Limited in practice Thursday
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Bateman (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Bateman wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but he's now having his on-field reps capped. The veteran wideout also began Week 14 as a full participant before downgrading to limited action mid-week, and he was then able to suit up versus Pittsburgh without being assigned an injury designation. Barring any setbacks, Bateman should manage to gain clearance for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals in similar fashion.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Clear for Sunday's game
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Bateman (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Steelers.
Bateman sandwiched full sessions around a limited practice Thursday due to a lingering ankle injury that sidelined him Weeks 11 and 12. In his return to action last Thursday against the Bengals, he logged a 73 percent snap share but was targeted only one time, which he couldn't corral. In 10 appearances overall this season, Bateman's 16-194-2 line on 33 targets hasn't afforded him much sway in the fantasy realm.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: No catches in return
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Bateman finished without any receptions and logged just one target in Thursday's 32-14 loss to Cincinnati.
Bateman at least played 73 percent of snaps on offense, returning to his usual workload after missing the previous two games with an ankle injury. He's now at just 6.1 yards per target on the season, down from a career-high 10.5 YPT last year (with nine TDs on 72 targets). Bateman has taken a big step back along with the rest of Baltimore's offense, but there's no hint yet of losing the No. 2 WR job when healthy. Next up is a Week 14 home game against Pittsburgh.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Sitting out practice Wednesday
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Bateman (ankle) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Giana Han of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Bateman has yet to practice since picking up an ankle sprain versus the Vikings in Week 10. The veteran wideout will have two more chances to retake the field ahead of Sunday's home matchup against the Jets. Bateman has surpassed 50 receiving yards in only two of his nine regular-season appearances so far, so even if he manages to gain clearance for Week 12, he'll remain off the fantasy radar in most formats.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Not playing Sunday
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Bateman (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Bateman emerged from this past Sunday's game with an ankle sprain that resulted in him wearing a walking boot afterward. He then didn't practice Wednesday through Friday before the Ravens made a ruling on his status for Week 11. Zay Flowers will lead Baltimore's group of wide receivers Sunday, while DeAndre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester are the other options at the position on the active roster. Bateman's next chance for game action is Sunday, Nov. 23 against the Jets.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Another DNP on Thursday
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Bateman (ankle) isn't practicing Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Bateman has missed Baltimore's first two practices after spraining his ankle in the Week 10 win over the Vikings. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. Tylan Wallace, LaJohntay Wester and Devontez Walker would be candidates for additional playing time alongside Zay Flowers and DeAndre Hopkins if Bateman doesn't play.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Misses practice Wednesday
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Bateman (ankle) is not participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Bateman is managing an ankle sprain sustained during Baltimore's win over the Vikings in Week 10, and he now has just two opportunities left to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's divisional road matchup against Cleveland. Meanwhile, star quarterback Lamar Jackson (undisclosed) is also absent from Wednesday's practice, meaning the health of the Ravens' offense overall could be in flux for Week 11.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Manages one long gain in win
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Bateman caught two of four targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.
The fifth-year wideout once again didn't see much target volume, but Bateman managed to make an impact with a 36-yard reception in the third quarter that helped set up a field goal. He's seen more than four targets only once in seven games this season, no matter whether Lamar Jackson (hamstring), Tyler Huntley or Cooper Rush has been under center, leaving Bateman with a 13-171-1 line on 26 targets on the season. Even if Jackson is able to return in Week 9 against the Dolphins, Bateman may not be able to benefit much.
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman: Production slips in Week 4
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Bateman caught one of two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Bateman took on his highest offensive snap share of the season (81 percent), but the box-score production didn't follow. He had his lowest target count of the season and was held to just one reception after seemingly having a breakout in the Week 3 loss to Detroit with five catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore's passing attack suffered in the second half against the Chiefs after quarterback Lamar Jackson exited midway through the third quarter with a hamstring injury. Bateman's fantasy upside for the Ravens' Week 5 matchup with the Texans largely hinges on Jackson's health and availability for that contest.
