Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman left Sunday’s game against the Eagles with a knee injury and did not return because he was “too sore,” according to coach John Harbaugh. Bateman was not targeted in the game before leaving.
Surprisingly, fellow wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn’t take any snaps, even with Bateman leaving early. The Ravens added Johnson at the trade deadline from Carolina, where he had 30 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games with the Panthers. Since joining Baltimore, Johnson has one catch for 6 yards in five games.
Harbaugh was asked about Johnson’s lack of involvement in the passing game, and the Ravens coach gave a confused answer.
“I’m not ready to comment on that at this time,” Harbaugh said. “I will answer that, it’s just that right now I don’t have enough information to comment on that.”
A few weeks ago, Harbaugh claimed he would “increase” Johnson’s workload in the offense. Quarterback Lamar Jackson said at the time they hoped to get Johnson on offense in future games, even though he hadn’t made an impact in his first few weeks in Baltimore.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Jackson said. “That’s probably how Coach and those guys feel. But we definitely want to get him involved because he’s a great talent and a great addition to our attack.”
That’s not the problem. Johnson hasn’t had a target for the Ravens since the team’s Nov. 7 win over the Bengals, and he’s received just three total targets on 17 total snaps in the three games since. His zero hits in Sunday’s game left unanswered questions about his future in Baltimore.
As for Bateman, Sunday marked his first game of the season without a reception. He entered the game as Baltimore’s second-leading receiver with 574 yards, behind only Zay Flowers (789 yards).
With Bateman unavailable and Johnson not part of the game plan, the Ravens targeted Nelson Agholor on the field in the second half, but the former Eagles receiver struggled. He couldn’t get a big advantage toward the end of the third quarter with a crucial third down. The Ravens, trailing 14-12 at the time, opted for a 53-yard field goal on fourth down, which Justin Tucker hauled wide left. Agholor finished without a catch on two targets.
Tight end Mark Andrews played well in Bateman’s absence, catching six passes for 67 yards and scoring on an impressive catch over two defenders in the first quarter. Fellow tight end Isaiah Likely caught five passes for 38 yards, including a touchdown in the final seconds.
It’s the first time since Week 1 (nine catches against the Chiefs) that Possible finished a game with five or more receptions. Flowers caught three passes for 74 yards, leading the team in receiving yards. Tylan Wallace contributed two catches for 14 yards.
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Gaming Hub
A gaming hub can refer to a central platform or space dedicated to gaming, where players can access games, interact with other gamers, and enjoy related content. Here are a few different kinds of gaming hubs you might be referring to:
Physical Gaming Hubs:
Gaming Cafés: Physical locations where players can rent time on high-end gaming PCs or consoles to play popular multiplayer or single-player games.
Esports Arenas: Specialized venues for competitive gaming tournaments where players or teams face off in games like League of Legends, CS
, or Fortnite.
Digital Gaming Hubs:
Steam, Epic Games Store, or GOG: Digital storefronts where you can purchase and play games, join online communities, and access updates and patches.
Game Launchers: Platforms like Steam, Blizzard’s Battle.net, and Xbox Game Pass often act as hubs where gamers can access multiple titles and keep track of their library.
Cloud Gaming Platforms: Services like NVIDIA GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming that allow players to stream games on various devices without needing high-end hardware.
Social/Community Gaming Hubs:
Discord Servers: Dedicated communities for games where players can chat, share tips, and find others to play with.
Reddit Communities: Subreddits dedicated to specific games or gaming news.
Gaming Consoles as Hubs:
Systems like the PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch act as central hubs for playing games, interacting with friends, and even streaming content like Netflix or Twitch.
If you meant something specific by “gaming hub,” let me know and I can elaborate further!