Who Should I Start? Rashod Bateman or Zay Flowers
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 33.5 | 0.3 |
Rashod Bateman News
Saturday, September 12, 8:00 AM
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is set to play in Week 1 versus the Indianapolis Colts and is a starting wide receiver and an important piece for the offense. However, the NFL is investigating Bateman following a June arrest and charges of misdemeanor battery (family violence), reckless conduct and first-degree criminal damage to property. Bateman could face a suspension at some point during the 2026 season, but for now, he is expected to operate as the Ravens' No. 2 wideout behind Zay Flowers. With that in mind, rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane had an impressive training camp and is expected to make an immediate impact for the Ravens, while tight end Mark Andrews will be involved in the passing game as well, and running back Derrick Henry will continue his high-volume role. Bateman enters Week 1 as RotoBaller's No. 64 wide receiver, and he is rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues currently. Perhaps he is on the flex radar in deeper leagues, but there are certainly better options despite the potential for a high-scoring affair.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.1 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 74.3 | 0.3 |
Zay Flowers News
Friday, September 11, 11:31 PM
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring) is off the injury report after logging a limited practice on Wednesday and is ready to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. Flowers led the Ravens in targets, receptions, and yards, and is clearly quarterback Lamar Jackson's preferred pass catcher, as he enjoyed a 25% target share in 2025. Moreover, Zay Flowers averaged 2.5 yards per route run last season, the third-most among 76 wide receivers who ran at least 300 routes, according to Next Gen Stats; only Puka Nacua (3.8) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (3.7) averaged more. However, the Colts secondary has gotten healthier over the off-season, and they boast two All-Pro cornerbacks in Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward Sr., which may hinder Flowers' ability to separate downfield. Nonetheless, fantasy managers probably drafted Flowers as their WR2, and he lands within Rotoballer's top 12, making him a borderline WR1 heading into Week 1.
Rashod Bateman vs. Zay Flowers
Still trying to decide between Bateman and Flowers? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Rashod Bateman is projected to score 7.1 points this week while Zay Flowers is projected to score 15.1 points.
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