Coach John Harbaugh said Bateman may return to practice as soon as Thursday. He'll likely be fine for Sunday's game against the Rams, with Odell Beckham and Nelson Agholor the top candidates for added playing time in the unlikely event Bateman doesn't end up playing.
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Receiving
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BAL | 11 | 22 | 36 | 236 | 11 | 1 | 29 | 34 | 22 |
| 2022 | BAL | 6 | 15 | 28 | 285 | 19 | 2 | 75 | 133 | 48 |
| 2021 | BAL | 12 | 46 | 68 | 515 | 11 | 1 | 36 | 171 | 43 |
Rushing
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BAL | 11 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Coach John Harbaugh said Bateman may return to practice as soon as Thursday. He'll likely be fine for Sunday's game against the Rams, with Odell Beckham and Nelson Agholor the top candidates for added playing time in the unlikely event Bateman doesn't end up playing.
Bateman's usage ticked up in Baltimore's first game without Mark Andrews (ankle), but his production remained stagnant as he was held under 30 yards for the fourth consecutive week. Bateman has played over 80 percent of Baltimore's offensive snaps over the last two weeks, so his role is solidified. However, Bateman continues to struggle to convert those snaps into bankable fantasy production. He has a catch rate of just 55.6 percent, which is in the 30th percentile among receivers. Baltimore is on a bye in Week 13 before returning to action against the Rams on Dec. 10.
Bateman downplayed the foot issue that limited him in practice Wednesday and his return to a full session a day later sets the stage for him to be available Sunday night against the Chargers. Bateman's production thus far has been modest, but there could be some extra targets up for grabs this weekend, with star tight end Mark Andrews out with an ankle injury and top wide receiver Zay Flowers having missed practice Thursday with a hip issue.
It sounds like Bateman still expects to play Sunday night against the Chargers, and the Ravens might need him more than usual with Odell Beckham (shoulder - DNP), Zay Flowers (hip - LP) and Devin Duvernay (knee - LP) all on the injury report right after TE Mark Andrews suffered a season-ending leg injury. It's unclear if Bateman and/or Beckham will practice Thursday/Friday, with both currently looking uncertain for Sunday even if their injuries aren't considered long term. Bateman did suggest his current foot issue is related to the Lisfranc surgery that ended his 2022 campaign early, noting that what happened at Wednesday's practice was, "something guys coming off of injuries deal with from time to time."
Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Bateman went down running a route early in practice with an injury to the same foot he had surgically repaired prior to the season. While the Ravens were initially concerned over the injury, they seem to believe the wide receiver should be available moving forward. Even so, Bateman's involvement in practices Thursday and Friday will warrant monitoring.
Given Bateman's slow start to the season, Sunday marked significant improvement for the former first-rounder. He may not have had a high target share but Bateman was efficient with his opportunities and notched a new season-high in yardage. Bateman played more snaps than Nelson Agholor so it will be interesting to see if that's the start of a trend going forward. The Ravens take on the Cardinals in Arizona in Week 8.
Team
Baltimore Ravens
Birthdate
11/29/1999 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 197 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 1; Pk 27 (BAL)
Birthplace
Tifton, GA, USA
Position
WR
College
Minnesota
Experience
3rd season
Career History
Baltimore Ravens
2021 - Present
(3 seasons)
Previous Game
20
Final
10
2
REC
21
YDS
0
TDS
2023 Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
22
236
1
34
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