The Baltimore Ravens took care of business in Week 15, steamrolling the Giants 35-14 in a game that was never remotely close. But as the Ravens made their way back to the bus after the win, Rashod Bateman provided one last highlight—and this one didn’t happen on the field.
Giants fans, apparently not ready to accept their team’s 2-12 reality, decided to get mouthy with Bateman. “Keep walking buddy… get on that bus like a good boy… you guys suck… win the Super Bowl,” one fan shouted, throwing out what can only be described as trash talk without much bite. Bateman, however, wasn’t having it.
Without missing a beat, he fired back: “You like the Giants, you like the Giants.”
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman confronts trash-talking Giants fans after Baltimore’s Week 15 win
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) December 17, 2024
Fans: “Keep walking buddy…get on that bus like a good boy…you guys suck…win the Super Bowl”
Bateman: “You like the Giants, you like the Giants” pic.twitter.com/b9K2iEbHRm
That’s it. That’s the comeback. Short, simple, and devastating. Because let’s face it—there’s no recovering from that when your team has lost 12 games, including nine in a row, and all eight at home.
Rashod Bateman is becoming the wide receiver the Ravens always thought he could be
Bateman’s hilarious moment with the Giants fan was more than just a viral clip—it was a reminder that he’s playing with confidence, and it’s showing on the field. After years of injuries and inconsistency, Bateman has quietly become a critical part of Baltimore’s offense this season. He’s stayed healthy, he’s making plays, and he’s proving to be the X-factor this team needs heading into the final stretch.
Against the Giants, Bateman didn’t just dunk on fans—he dunked on New York’s defense too. His 49-yard touchdown grab was one of the plays of the game, showcasing his ability to separate, make defenders miss, and finish strong. That kind of explosive play is becoming routine for him, and it’s no coincidence that Lamar Jackson keeps looking his way.
Bateman is truly coming into his own. He’s averaging over 17 yards per reception, winning deep, working the sidelines, and being reliable when the Ravens need him most. In short, he’s doing all the things fans expected when Baltimore took him in the first round.
The timing of Bateman’s emergence couldn’t be better. The Ravens are 9-5 and in the thick of the AFC North race. With Zay Flowers making defenses sweat and Mark Andrews working his way back to peak form, Bateman’s rise gives Baltimore’s offense the kind of balance it needs for a deep playoff run.
But what makes Bateman’s resurgence even sweeter? He’s playing with swagger. That moment with the Giants fan wasn’t just funny—it showed how locked in and unbothered Bateman is right now. He’s confident in himself, confident in his team, and clearly having fun.
This is what we’ve been waiting for. Rashod Bateman is healthy, productive, and shutting down both defenders and hecklers. If he keeps this up, he’ll be making plays deep into January—and maybe dunking on a few more fanbases along the way.