Bateman (groin) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be interesting to see how much playing time Bateman receives with Sammy Watkins (hamstring) unavailable, though the emergence of Devin Duvernay and James Proche does give the team some flexibility. The 2021 first-round pick is a dynamic playmaker and could pair well with the mobility of Lamar Jackson, but fantasy managers likely should temper expectations at least initially until a better understanding of his usage is revealed.

Coach John Harbaugh noted Friday that Bateman (groin) is expected to be activated off IR for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Bateman's looming return is well-timed, with fellow wideout Sammy Watkins (hamstring) having been ruled out for Sunday's contest. That said, in his anticipated NFL debut, the 2021 first-rounder is likely to be eased into the mix, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun relays via offensive coordinator Greg Roman. With that in mind, Bateman profiles as a speculative Week 6 lineup option, but if the Minnesota product can quickly develop a strong on-field rapport with QB Lamar Jackson, he could emerge as a fantasy factor in the coming weeks.

Offensive coordinator Greg Roman indicated Thursday that there's a chance Bateman will be activated for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports. "He's looking good," Roman said of the rookie wideout, who's bouncing back from groin surgery.

EDGE Analysis

In the event that Bateman does come off IR in advance of Sunday's contest, there could be a path to snaps for him, with Sammy Watkins dealing with a hamstring injury that sidelined him for Wednesday's practice. That said, based on Roman's comments, the Ravens seem inclined to ease Bateman back into the mix, so he doesn't profile as a high-percentage Week 6 fantasy lineup option. However, with multiple teams on bye in the coming weeks, the 2021 first-rounder is worth a speculative add by fantasy managers with a degree of roster flexibility.

Bateman (groin) won't play in Monday's game against the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Ravens were hopeful that Bateman would be able to make his NFL debut Week 5. The team discussed putting the first-round pick on a pitch count Monday, but he'll instead be held out to give his groin additional time to fully heal. However, the 21-year-old is hopeful that he'll be on the field for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Chargers.

Bateman (groin) may make his pro debut Monday against the Colts, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. "I think both those guys have a chance of playing this week," coach John Harbaugh said Monday of Bateman and Miles Boykin (hamstring).

EDGE Analysis

Both recent Ravens draftees have yet to play this season, but of the two Bateman's return is the most anticipated for obvious reasons. The first-round rookie has been sidelined since injuring his groin Aug. 10, which forced him to have surgery that was accompanied by a 6-to-8-week recovery timetable. Bateman was placed on injured reserve after roster cuts before the team designated him to return last Wednesday, but ultimately he wasn't able to get enough practice reps last week to be cleared to play this past Sunday in Denver. Assuming he makes the requisite progress this week, he'll be activated ahead of Monday's game.

Bateman (groin) was not activated off injured reserve and therefore will not play Sunday against the Broncos, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bateman did travel with the team to Denver, but he's evidently not quite ready to make his professional debut. The Ravens also opted not to activate Miles Boykin (hamstring) off injured reserve, meaning Sammy Watkins, Marquise Brown and Devin Duvernay will once again shoulder the majority of the pass-catching load.

Bateman (groin) is traveling with the team ahead of Sunday's contest against the Broncos, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is certainly a good sign although the team technically has three weeks to officially activate the first-round pick from injured reserve. Bateman has reportedly looked good in practice to date, but the Ravens do have a relatively healthy group of pass catchers, which might afford them a level of patience with the prized rookie.

Bateman (groin) has resumed practicing with the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Bateman was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and has turned in practices on back-to-back days since then with seemingly no issue. Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun notes that Bateman could debut as early as Sunday against Denver, but it's unclear whether that will be the case. When ready, Bateman projects to immediately challenge Devin Duvernay for snaps.

The Ravens designated Bateman (groin) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bateman had been sidelined since injuring his right groin in an Aug. 10 training camp practice and later undergoing surgery. Though head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Bateman will take part in all three of the team's practices this week, the rookie first-round selection isn't a lock to be activated from IR and added to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. The Ravens will likely wait and see how Bateman's groin responds to practice work before determining whether he's fit to play this weekend.

Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Bateman (groin) will practice this week, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bateman began the season on IR and would be eligible to return this week if he is healthy. The Ravens' receiving crops -- particularly Marquise Brown -- struggled mightily in Sunday's win over the Lions, so the rookie's activation could come at the perfect time for Baltimore. The first-round pick underwent surgery in the middle of August and was expected to miss around 6-to-8 weeks, which would put him back sometime between now and Week 6.