Rashod Bateman

Bateman is the WR44 in fantasy points per game with four weeks as a WR3 or higher in weekly fantasy scoring (WR19, WR35, WR2, WR12). He has a 14.9% target share, 1.82 YPRR, and a 15% first-read share. He is third on the team in end-zone targets (four). The Chargers have utilized two high at the second-highest rate (61.3%) in the NFL. Against two-high, Bateman ranks second on the team with a 16.3% target share, first in YPRR (2.79), and second in first-read share (15.9%). Bateman could lead the way against the Bolts' pass defense this week. Despite it being a tough matchup, Bateman's efficiency and talent could overcome the matchup. Since Week 6, the Bolts' secondary has allowed the eighth-fewest receiving yards per game and the fourth-lowest PPR points per target. Bateman popped up on the injury report on Friday with a knee issue that forced him to miss practice. I'll update his status more on Saturday when, hopefully, we have more news.

Rashod Bateman caught two of his five targets for 30 yards in the Ravens' 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact

Bateman has struggled to make a consistent impact in the Baltimore passing game, finishing with three receptions or less in three of the last five games. The wideout faces another tough test in Week 12 against a strong Los Angeles Chargers defense.