Rashod Bateman Week 5 Outlook - Ravens at Bengals

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Oct 3rd 2024, 1:05pm EDT

Bateman has only seen a 12.8% target share (1.45 YPRR) and a 13% first-read share as Baltimore's deep threat. He has a 29.3% air-yard share (15.4 aDOT) and leads the team with four deep targets. There's some hope that Bateman can offer some flex appeal this week against a Bengals' secondary that has allowed the 12th-highest passer rating and the eighth-highest adjusted completion rate to deep passing. Cincy has the seventh-highest single-high rate (57.9%). Against single high, Bateman has seen his target share climb to 15.9% and his first-read share bump to 20%. Since Week 3, Cincy has allowed the seventh-most receiving yards per game and the 11th-most PPR points to perimeter wide receivers. If you're dealing with injuries or bye week hell, consider Bateman for a flex spot.