Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers returned to the practice field for a morning workout on Friday, offering a glimmer of hope for his availability in the Ravens’ Divisional Round clash with the Buffalo Bills. While Flowers did not participate in Baltimore’s final practice session of the week, head coach John Harbaugh remained optimistic.
Harbaugh’s Comments on Flowers’ Status
Speaking to reporters, Harbaugh reiterated that Flowers could play even without practicing during the week.
“He has a chance,” Harbaugh said when asked about Flowers’ status.
Flowers, who has been nursing a knee injury since the regular-season finale, will likely be a game-time decision. His return would provide a significant boost to the Ravens’ offense.
Flowers’ Impact on the Ravens’ Offense
Flowers has been a key piece of Baltimore’s passing game, leading the team with:
- 1,059 receiving yards
- 74 receptions
- 4 touchdowns
The Pro Bowl receiver is the first Raven to cross the 1,000-yard mark since Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in 2021. Known for his explosive playmaking and ability to generate yards after the catch, Flowers would be a critical weapon against a Bills defense that has struggled with consistency in the secondary.
Backup Plan: Next Man Up
If Flowers is unable to play, Tylan Wallace is expected to step in as the starting wide receiver. Baltimore’s tight ends, including Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, will likely play an expanded role in the passing game as they did during the Wild Card win over Pittsburgh.
In that game, the Ravens leaned heavily on their top-ranked rushing attack, with Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson combining for 299 yards on the ground. Should Flowers remain sidelined, Baltimore will likely rely on a similar ground-and-pound strategy against Buffalo.
Final Thoughts
While Flowers’ status remains uncertain, his presence would give the Ravens a dynamic weapon against a tough opponent. With or without him, Baltimore’s offense has proven its ability to adapt and thrive.
What do you think, Ravens fans? Will Flowers suit up on Sunday, and how big of an impact could he have? Let us know in the comments.
