Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers Prediction: Can Rashod Bateman Impress on Sunday Night Football?
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Baltimore Ravens on SNF in an AFC clash. Can Rashod Bateman impress on Sunday Night Football? Ben Rajavuori shares his Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers prediction.
Ben Rajavuori - November 26, 2023, 1:40 PM EST
5 minBaltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers Prediction: Can Rashod Bateman Impress on Sunday Night Football?
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football in an AFC clash. The Ravens sit atop the AFC North at 8-3, while the Chargers are on the bottom of the AFC West at 4-6. The hot seat may be getting very hot for Brandon Staley in Los Angeles, and a win here for the Chargers would be massive.
Ravens vs. Chargers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: November 26, 2023
- Game Time: 8:20 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers Prediction
The Ravens are coming into this game with a lot of injuries on offense. For starters, star tight end Mark Andrews is on the IR. Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. are both questionable for tonight's game. That means Rashod Bateman is their healthiest receiver at the moment.
Bateman is in his third season with the Ravens and has had a slower season so far. With Zay Flowers impressing, Odell Beckham Jr. joining the team, and Mark Andrews making his impact, Rashod Bateman hasn't gotten his big game yet this year. This game is his chance.
Bateman is already the healthiest receiver, but he now faces a Charger's secondary that has been awful this year. The Chargers have given up 316 passing yards per game, which is by far the most in the NFL. They are also giving up 198 yards per game to wide receivers. The Ravens come into this game with the lowest passing rate in the NFL, but that game plan may change against a front-heavy Chargers defense. The Chargers are only giving up 4.0 yards per rush, which is 13th in the NFL, but they have that porous secondary. I expect Lamar to pass more in this game and show off his arm.
With that, Bateman should have a big game. He has big play ability, and he has just been overlooked by his teammates, like Flowers, who has had a breakout season but is banged up. Also, Lamar is without his trusty third-down guy in Andrews, so Bateman's target share will be much higher in this game. Bateman's line is very low in this game, and I like the ladder on him as well up to 50+ yards.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers Picks
- Pick: Rashod Bateman Over 25.5 Receiving Yards -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
- Pick: Rashod Bateman 50+ Alternate Receiving Yards +310 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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