Bateman has three touchdowns of 40+ yards and is averaging 17.5 yards per reception. But he knows he’s more than just a deep threat. He can win at any level.

“I just pride myself on being a full receiver – not just a deep threat, [but also] intermediate, short, long,” Bateman said. “You never know what the team is going to need from you, so you’ve got to be prepared for it all.”

Bateman has clearly earned Jackson’s trust, and now that he’s fully healthy, Bateman is taking off.

“‘Bate’ is that guy,” Jackson said. “We call him ‘Batman’ for a reason, and that’s just amazing. It was long overdue, I believe. There have been plenty of times that I felt he should’ve had multiple touchdown games, but things happen in the backfield. We can’t get to him sometimes, but he’s just working. He’s grinding. [He keeps his] head down and is just trying to win.”