For a few years, this narrative gained traction across all media types. However, the “Is This Gonna Be Bateman’s Breakout Year?” column trend died on December 15, 2024, when the Ravens’ fourth-year receiver had three receptions, two for touchdowns, and 80 yards in his team’s 35-14 thrashing of the New York Giants.

It took a while, but Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is showing why the team drafted him in the first round back in 2021. After dealing with injuries and personal matters over his first three seasons,

The Ravens played without wide receiver Rashod Bateman for much of Sunday's loss to the Eagles, but they don't expect his absence to be a lengthy one.