Is Rashod Bateman playing tonight? Why Ravens WR is off to slow start in Week 9

The Baltimore Ravens have a solid one-two punch at wide receiver with Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.

But both players are having a tough season through eight games, which is mostly due to the fact that quarterback Lamar Jackson missed three games due to a hamstring injury.

Now that Jackson is back, Bateman and Flowers are expected to finally get going, but the former is not having an ideal start in the Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins. Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Rashod Bateman playing tonight?

Yes, Bateman is active and in the lineup, and he has even been targeted already but wasn't able to reel in the pass.

The Ravens' first drive went three-and-out and it's clear Jackson might be dealing with a little rust, so that won't help Bateman's production.

Baltimore's second drive resulted in a touchdown, but the series started deep in the Dolphins' territory, so there weren't many plays run.

Hopefully Jackson and Bateman find their rhythm on the third drive.

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