Lamar Jackson spread the football around on Sunday in the passing game, having three different receivers log 60+ yards in the afternoon. Rashod Bateman and Jackson have seen their chemistry grow this season, and on Sunday, the former Golden Gophers wide receiver had one of his best days as a pro.
Bateman logged four catches for 71 yards (17.8 avg) on four targets. The 71 yards were the most for Bateman since Week 2 of the 2022 season. Rather than focus on his accomplishment, Batenan had nothing but praise for Zay Flowers and his historic day.
A very humble quote about Zay Flowers from Rashod Bateman after he had his own best game:
“Everybody knows Zay is our WR1. So it’s good to see him put up numbers and feel like he’s WR1.
He’s up there with other guys in the category, so it’s good to see him have those games.”— Giana Han (@giana_jade) October 13, 2024
Flowers had nine catches for 132 yards (14.7 avg) and hauled in all nine of his targets. Lamar Jackson is developing a rapport with his key pass catchers.