Rashod Bateman Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Bateman finished with 174.6 fantasy points (WR40) and averaged 10.9 PPR points per game (WR48) over 16 games.

He tallied 45 receptions for 756 yards (38th) and nine TDs (T-8th) on 72 targets (T-56th).

He posted five top-24 finishes, including one top-five week, though he often faded in low-volume games.

Usage & Role

Bateman played a traditional outside receiver role (92.1% wide), averaging 4.5 targets per game and earning a 16.3% target share.

According to Fantasy Points, he was rarely the primary read (14.6% first-read rate, 78th among WRs) and functioned more as a situational deep threat and red-zone option than a consistent target earner.

Efficiency Metrics

Bateman thrived in the vertical game:

• 17.0-yard average target depth (4th among WRs with 50+ targets)
• 3.6-yard average separation (11th)

He posted a solid 1.63 yards per route (45th) and 0.4 yards after catch over expectation, but his drop rate (9.1%) and 69.9 PFF receiving grade suggest some room for improvement in consistency.

Offensive Context

The Ravens deployed a run-heavy (47.5% pass rate), slow-paced offense (25th in pace), but their elite OL (3rd in both pass and run blocking success) and Lamar Jackson’s skillset allowed the passing game to be efficient.

Bateman stretched the field to keep secondaries honest and only seemed to thrive in games when teams sold out to stop the run.

Injury History

Bateman stayed healthy for 16 games in 2024, a significant improvement after missing time in each of his first three seasons.

He missed one game in 2023 with a hamstring pull, and a Lisfranc fracture cost him most of his 2022 season.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Bateman is locked in as the Ravens’ primary outside deep threat opposite Zay Flowers.

While Flowers leads the team in targets, Bateman should continue to handle vertical and red-zone routes.

The WR depth chart remains thin with new addition DeAndre Hopkins potentially adding a veteran presence.

The Ravens drafted LaJohntay Wester in the sixth round and return former fourth-round picks Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker

TEs Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely will retain their roles and could be targeted similarly to Bateman.

Supporting Cast

Bateman benefits from playing with MVP-caliber QB Lamar Jackson. Jackson had a career year despite a declining pass rate from the offense. As long as there is a healthy Jackson under center, the offense should thrive.

RB Derrick Henry made a significant impact in his first year with the Ravens while Justice Hill handled some receiving work.

The OL remains intact, returning starting OTs Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten as well as the interior OL Tyler Linderbaum, Andrew Vorhees, and Daniel Faalele.

In 2024, they ranked third in ESPN pass-blocking success rate (70%).

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Leaning more into the run led to a slower pace of play for OC Todd Monken’s offense in 2024. Baltimore finished 25th with 62.1 plays per game, down from 63.3 plays per game in 2023.

The pass rate also declined with the addition of Henry, going from 49.7% in 2023 to 47.5% in 2024.

Their neutral pass rate declined from 53.7% in 2023 to 52.6% in 2024.