Is Rashod Bateman playing tonight? Injury update, start or sit advice for Week 13 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Baltimore Ravens have not had one of their top weapons in the passing game in wide receiver Rashod Bateman on the field since Week 10.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBateman suffered an ankle injury in that contest that has kept him out the last two games, leaving Lamar Jackson without his No. 2 wide receiver.
But Bateman finally returned to practice this week, logging two limited sessions and one full practice, which was a good sign he would play.
Here's what we know about his Week 13 status.
Is Rashod Bateman playing tonight?
Yes, Bateman will be on the field for the Ravens in Week 13.
After turning in a full practice on Wednesday, the Ravens removed him from the injury report entirely, clearing the way for his return.
Rashod Bateman start or sit advice
Bateman's production has been lackluster all season long, with the veteran ranking as WR93 overall in fantasy points per game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEven in what is a fairly favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, you simply cannot start the veteran wide receiver.
Verdict: Sit
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