Looks like de facto No. 1 receiver
With teammate Zay Flowers (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Bateman has a big opportunity Sunday against the Saints, ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley reports.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters that Bateman "is actually going to get a lot more targets, I believe." The Ravens may not have any other choice after losing Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane (IR - wrist) to injuries during a Week 1 win over Indianapolis. Bateman played 80 percent of Baltimore's snaps in the contest, including 85 percent before halftime when Flowers and Lane were still in the game. Bateman likely will handle another lofty snap share this Sunday, and his target rate may rise with Flowers' usual snaps/routes being split between lesser players like Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester and Chris Moore.
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Trey Hendrickson
Gets questionable tag for Week 2
Hendrickson (finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Devontez Walker
Should contribute on offense
With Zay Flowers (hamstring) listed as doubtful, Walker should have a role on offense in Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
LaJohntay Wester
Prepping for role in slot
Wester is preparing for a larger role in the likely absence of Zay Flowers, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans due to a hamstring injury, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Zay Flowers
Listed as doubtful for Sunday
Flowers (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Zay Flowers
Practicing Friday
Flowers (hamstring) is practicing Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Zay Flowers
Officially DNP on Thursday
Flowers (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for Thursday's practice.
Zay Flowers
Sits out Thursday's practice
Flowers (hamstring) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Zay Flowers
Misses Wednesday's practice
Flowers (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's practice.
Zay Flowers
Remains day-to-day, per Minter
Coach Jesse Minter said Wednesday that Flowers (hamstring) still is considered day-to-day, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Ja'Kobi Lane
Undergoes wrist surgery
Coach Jesse Minter said Lane underwent wrist surgery Wednesday, and the Ravens placed the rookie wide receiver on injured reserve, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
