The Ravens' five-game winning streak ended after a disastrous 29-25 loss to the Browns in Week 8. One of the biggest reasons for the loss was when Rashod Bateman sank a wide-open pass on third down late in regulation.

“No, I saw the ball until the last minute and then the ball went straight into the sun,” Bateman said. “There’s nothing I can do about it, so I guess God just made me do it. That’s all I can say.”

Hours after the loss and just days before the NFL trade deadline, Baltimore acquired former Panthers and Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports that the Ravens made a late move for Johnson, and one has to wonder if Sunday's game played a role in the deal.

Johnson could eventually hand over snaps to Nelson Agholor, while Zay Flower has established himself as one of the best young pass-catchers in the NFL.

If Bateman can be more consistent, Baltimore's passing game could be lethal down the stretch.

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