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ArticleJa'Kobi Lane will not return to Week 1 gameSeptember 13, 2026

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it's up to Rashod Bateman, Chris Moore and LaJohntay Wester to hold down the fort at wide receiver for the rest of the Week 1 game. Bateman might be a waiver wire target for Week 2 if Baltimore remains short at the position.

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Rashod Bateman elevated to lead WR role with Lane, Flowers, Walker out.

With Ja'Kobi Lane, Zay Flowers, and Devontez Walker all sidelined by injury in Week 1, Rashod Bateman is positioned as a primary option at wide receiver for the Ravens. The source identifies Bateman as a potential waiver wire target for Week 2 if Baltimore remains short at the position.