The 25-year-old Bateman has had a career year and is firmly entrenched as one of Lamar Jackson’s go-to targets.

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens started Sunday's divisional playoff game much like they did last week in the wild-card round. Jackson staked the Ravens to an early 7-0 lead over the Buffalo Bills with a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashod Bateman,

Lamar Jackson scans the field and fires a pass to Rashod Bateman to give the Ravens an early 7-0 lead.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completes a 16-yard touchdown pass to Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Divisional Round.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's 42-yard dime lands in wide receiver Rashod Bateman's grasp on the doorstep of the goal line.

Bateman secured four of five targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-25 divisional-round loss to the Bills on Sunday. Bateman operated as the No. 1 receiver for the second time in as many playoff games due to Zay Flowers (knee) remaining sidelined.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Rashod Bateman on the first drive of the game.

Tre’Davious White isn’t overthinking his return to Buffalo. Derrick Henry’s stiff-arms have inspired Isaiah Likely. John Harbaugh likes his team’s mentality headed to Buffalo.

The Buffalo Bills are headed for the AFC Championship game as their 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday set up another high-profile date with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman scored his first career postseason touchdown in the big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Wild Card round. It's likely going to be a bit more difficult against the Buffalo Bills as they roll into freezing cold weather with a chance of a bit

On Sunday, in both Philadelphia and upstate New York, it came down to the final drives in the snow with freezing temperatures making the ball slippery and tough to handle.

Baltimore's Zay Flowers is out with a knee injury for Saturday's playoff game against Pittsburgh, which leaves Rashod Bateman as the team's top wide receiver for the wild card round.