Is Rashod Bateman playing tonight? Why Ravens' WR is quiet vs. Patriots

The Baltimore Ravens have a lot of weapons.

Sometimes, that means one gets left out.

That was the case for Rashod Bateman in the first half against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football in Week 16.

Even worse for the Ravens, though, is that Lamar Jackson left the game with a back injury. It's not clear that things will get better for Baltimore's offense in the second half.

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Is Rashod Bateman playing tonight?

Yes, Rashod Bateman is playing Sunday night.

He's out there in his usual No. 7.

Bateman did have one target in the first half, although it was a play where Jackson attempted a back-shoulder throw and Bateman kept running down the field in a miscommunication.

If Tyler Huntley has to play QB in the second half, it's not clear how that might affect Bateman.

He's on the field a lot, so he may still see some action, but it's not shaping up to be a banner night for him.

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