Zay Flowers Remains Sidelined as Ravens Prepare for Divisional Round

As the Baltimore Ravens prepare for their highly anticipated Divisional Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills, the status of Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers remains uncertain. Flowers has been sidelined from practice since suffering a knee injury in the regular-season finale, raising questions about his availability for Sunday’s game.


Flowers’ Impact and Absence

Flowers has been a cornerstone of Baltimore’s offense this season, leading the team with:

  • Receptions: 74
  • Receiving Yards: 1,059
  • Touchdowns: 4

His absence in the Wild Card victory over Pittsburgh was noticeable, though the Ravens’ dominant rushing attack carried the day with 299 yards on the ground.


Harbaugh’s Optimism

Despite Flowers’ lack of practice, Head Coach John Harbaugh remains optimistic about his potential return.

“We’ll see toward the end of the week if he’s practicing,” Harbaugh said. “He can play without practicing – for sure – if he feels healthy enough and if it’s safe for him.”


Next Steps

Flowers was the only player missing during Wednesday’s portion of practice open to the media. The Ravens held the session indoors with the doors open, simulating Buffalo’s cold conditions. While Harbaugh’s comments leave the door open for a game-time decision, Flowers’ continued absence raises the possibility he could miss a second consecutive game.


Adjustments Without Flowers

If Flowers is unable to play, the Ravens will look to other contributors:

  • Tight Ends: Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely will likely see expanded roles in the passing game.
  • Other Receivers: Rashod Bateman, Anthony Miller, and Steven Sims may need to step up.
  • Ground Game: Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson will continue to anchor Baltimore’s rushing attack, which remains the team’s offensive identity.

Final Thoughts

While Zay Flowers’ status remains uncertain, the Ravens have shown they can adapt without him. However, having their top receiver available would add another layer of explosiveness to their offense as they take on a tough Bills defense.

What do you think, Ravens fans? Will Flowers be ready for Sunday, or will Baltimore rely on their depth to get the job done? Let us know in the comments!

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