Ravens' Rookie Struggles Highlight Bateman's Key Performance

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The Baltimore Ravens, Zay Flowers, Ja'Kobi Lane, Rashod Bateman, Mark Andrews, Lamar Jackson.

WHAT:

Draft Sharks - Rashod Bateman's 88 receiving yards in the game were more than he posted in any game last season.

Draft Sharks - Bateman's touchdown was his first since October 30 of the previous year.

Draft Sharks - Bateman received a 73.8 grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF), which was higher than all but one game from last season.

Draft Sharks - Bateman had a 22-yard touchdown catch and a 19-yard catch on the Ravens' second offensive drive, contributing to their first touchdown of the game.

Draft Sharks - The Ravens' wide receiver snap share showed Chris Moore played 32 offensive snaps, LaJohntay Wester had 31, and Devontez Walker saw 17 snaps.

Draft Sharks - Moore, Wester, and Walker each had one catch for 47, 14, and 6 yards, respectively.

Draft Sharks - Rashod Bateman caught 7 of 9 targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in a game where Zay Flowers was absent due to a hamstring injury.

Heavy NFL - The Ravens experienced a Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The game took place in New Orleans.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Ravens' offense was significantly impacted by the absence of Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane.

HOW:

Draft Sharks - Bateman's performance was highlighted as he stepped up in the absence of Zay Flowers.

Rashod Bateman had an impressive performance, recording 88 receiving yards in the game, which is more than he achieved in any single game last season, and he also scored his first touchdown since October 30 of the previous year. Bateman's contributions included a 22-yard touchdown catch and a 19-yard catch during the Ravens' second offensive drive, helping them secure their first touchdown of the game, and he earned a solid 73.8 grade from Pro Football Focus, surpassing all but one of his performances from last season. In addition to Bateman's standout play, Chris Moore, LaJohntay Wester, and Devontez Walker each contributed with one catch, totaling 47, 14, and 6 yards, respectively, while their snap shares were 32, 31, and 17 offensive snaps.