Baltimore Beatdown on Rashod Bateman

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And with Zay Flowers sidelined, wide receiver Rashod Bateman stepped into the No. 1 receiving role and became Baltimore's primary source of explosive plays through the air.
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Bateman's 88-yard, 1-TD game shows improved zone recognition and route manipulation.

Wide receiver stepped into No. 1 receiving role with Zay Flowers sidelined and delivered 9 targets, 7 receptions, 88 yards, 1 touchdown, 2.44 yards per route run in Week 2. Showed improved route-running and quarterback connectivity: recognized soft spots in zone coverage and adjusted routes to present himself to Lamar Jackson rather than running routes as drawn; snapped off routes at breakpoints with quick feet and head fakes to create separation against tighter coverage. Performance strengthened case for consistent involvement even when receiving corps returns to full strength, suggesting he can handle additional volume beyond complementary role.

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