OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Wide receiver Rashod Bateman acknowledged Wednesday that "it's kind of shocking" to himself and the rest of the organization that the Baltimore Ravens are off to a 1-4 start, which is tied for the worst in franchise history.

The preseason betting favorite to win the Super Bowl, Baltimore has now lost three straight for the first time since 2022, including back-to-back losses by 17 points or more. In Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans , the players could hear boos at M&T Bank Stadium.

"The fans got every right to feel how they feel," Bateman said. "They expect excellence. It's our job to deliver that. We are not upholding the standard right now, so we deserve all the criticism."

With quarterback Lamar Jackson sidelined by a hamstring injury, the banged

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