The Baltimore Ravens emerged as arguably the biggest disappointment of the 2025 season as they suffered four losses in five games to fall to the basement of the AFC North standings (tied with the lowly Cleveland Browns). Wide receiver Rashod Bateman knows what’s being said and written about the Ravens heading into the second weekend of October. Bateman also understands that Baltimore has earned plenty of criticism via the club’s on-the-field performances. “The fans got every right to feel how they feel,” Bateman said, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “They expect excellence. It’s our job to deliver that. We are not upholding the standard right now, so we deserve all the criticism.” The Ravens were often their own worst enemy even before star quarterback Lamar Jackson went down with a hamstring injury that kept him out of a 44-10 home loss to the Houston Texans in Week 5. A pair of Derrick Henry fumbles contributed to Baltimore losing twice across its first three games. According to ESPN stats, the Ravens are r
