The Baltimore Ravens will host the New York Jets in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Rashod Bateman.
Is Rashod Bateman Playing in Week 12?
Update: Bateman is officially inactive and will not play in Week 12.
Bateman (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Ravens’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Bateman in Week 12?
Bateman was never close to giving it a go last weekend against the Browns with an ankle sprain and hasn’t been nearly productive enough to justify being rostered as he works through this injury.
His yards per route (0.89) and air yards per game (44.7) are easily pacing for career lows, trends I don’t see reversing any time soon. Zay Flowers looks the part of a WR1, and with a pair of viable tight ends, there’s simply not enough volume to chase for a player that has yet to really prove capable of doing so.
The Bateman role isn’t worth chasing, either. You can find week-to-week upside that far exceeds what you’re wise to expect from the fourth option in this run-oriented offense.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Bateman’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Bateman is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Jets at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 52 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
