You can’t talk about Baltimore Ravens training camp and preseason without bringing up their young wide receivers. Rookies Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt are being given opportunities to shine, and so far, they’ve handled the spotlight well.
Lane has seemingly added a new catch to his highlight reel every day at training camp and was also a star in his preseason debut. Sarratt’s debut was just as impressive, if not more. However, both were extremely quiet in Baltimore’s win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.
The duo only tallied one catch each, which was rather underwhelming. There’s no reason to panic, though.
Lane and Sarratt were never going to thrive in Minnesota. The offensive line was atrocious, which forced the Ravens to turn to the quick passing game—they averaged a meager 6.4 yards per pass attempt. And the bigger point: the young wideouts barely played.
Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt still have promising projections in Baltimore Ravens’ offense despite quiet preseason outing
The reputation that Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt have built up to this point hasn’t changed. Sure, Week 2 of preseason action wasn’t what people envisioned, but it’s not their fault at all. When the pass protection is as bad as it was against Minnesota, you won’t have an ample chance to shine…you’re also not going to put up numbers if you don’t get the plays to contribute.
Lane was pulled off the field earlier in Week 2 than in Week 1, hitting the bench late in the first half. He played 17 offensive snaps versus Minnesota, while he saw 27 versus Philadelphia. That could be a sign that he barely has anything left to prove.
Lane has the better case for the Ravens’ WR3 job in Week 1 of the regular season. He was the higher pick, coming off the board in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and he’s been proving Baltimore right over the past month.
You could quite honestly call Lane the team’s best player in August. It sounds crazy, but it’s true. He comes to play every day.
In Sarratt’s case, he was given a grand total of six snaps. That’s obviously not enough to prove your worth. In fact, he didn’t enter the game until late.
Making one reception on one target in six snaps really isn’t bad production. It’s just weird that he wasn’t put in a spot to perfect his craft.
The 2026 fourth-rounder has a steep uphill climb if he wants reps this year. His production hasn’t been as high as Lane’s. Regardless, he’s shown plenty of potential.
Sarratt’s showing against the Eagles spoke for itself. He led the team with 6 catches for 66 yards, displaying toughness at the catch point, superb concentration, and electric route-running chops for a guy with a 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame. Clearly, when the pass protection holds up and he’s given enough reps, he can dominate.
Lane and Sarratt still project as consistent contested catch threats this year. You can trust them to come down with the ball in tight areas, move the chains, and find success in the red zone. That’s an offensive element that the Ravens made a point to improve this offseason.
The two are taking the reins and running with them. They’ve been among the top weapons ahead of the regular season, and although Baltimore’s preseason win over the Vikings didn’t show it, there should be reps available for Lane and Sarratt to seize.
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