The Baltimore Ravens (2-5) will visit the Miami Dolphins (2-6) in Week 9. 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 Bateman Playing in Week 9?
Bateman is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
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 9?
The Ravens scripted up a deep look for Rashod Bateman coming out of the locker room to open the second half and hit on it for 36 yards.
That’s great, but it’s only great if they build on it.
He was invisible before and after that. He’s an afterthought from Todd Monken and that’s pretty much the case regardless of who is under center. Bateman has totaled four catches over his past four games, and with Sunday’s grab being his first of 25+ yards, he’s not even making good on the boom/bust profile that he once had.
Players like Bateman are a dime-a-dozen. The floor is low, and the ceiling isn’t enough to justify rostering him. If you need a plug-and-play option, he’s right there with 10 other receivers that carry more risk than reward. If we get Lamar Jackson back this week and you think Baltimore sends a message this week, go ahead and roll the dice.
Personally, I’m not the least bit tempted to call his number until there is something in the stats that justifies any level of upside.
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 9
Bateman is projected to score 7.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Bateman to have 3 receptions for 36 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Bateman could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Ravens at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 73 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
