Since the Baltimore Ravens drafted wide receiver Rashod Bateman in 2021, they've envisioned him as the go-to deep threat for star quarterback Lamar Jackson and

For a few years, this narrative gained traction across all media types. However, the “Is This Gonna Be Bateman’s Breakout Year?” column trend died on December 15, 2024, when the Ravens’ fourth-year receiver had three receptions, two for touchdowns, and 80 yards in his team’s 35-14 thrashing of the New York Giants.