Zay Flowers unfortunately suffered a knee injury during the game against the Cleveland Browns, which the Baltimore Ravens won 35-10. It was a tough blow for the team and its fans, but with the latest report, things may become a bit clearer regarding his status for the Wild Card game.
According to Jordan Schultz, Flowers reportedly suffered a knee sprain, leaving him in a week-to-week status, at least based on the initial tests. Notably, Lamar Jackson, who set a historic record during the game, admitted he felt bad when he saw his teammate go down.
Head coach John Harbaugh also addressed the situation, saying that Flowers is expected to undergo an MRI the following day to get a better understanding of the injury. Harbaugh offered a bit of “good news,” noting there is a chance Flowers could still play in the Wild Card game.
If Zay Flowers is unable to play in the Wild Card game, things could get more complicated for the Ravens, as he is the team’s top receiver in receptions, with over 70 catches—more than 20 ahead of the second-best receiver, Mark Andrews, who has 50+ receptions.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens lays on the field after an apparent injury during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Flowers’ Absence Could Be Painful
The Ravens are set to play in the Wild Card round, marking the beginning of what could be a long journey to the Super Bowl, something John Harbaugh revealed as one of the franchise’s key objectives this season. But without Flowers in the receiving corps, things could become difficult. Not only does he lead the team in receptions, but he also tops the Ravens in receiving yards with 1,059 yards recorded so far.
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However, the Ravens’ receiving options aren’t entirely limited if Flowers can’t play. Other top receivers on the team, including Mark Andrews with 10 touchdowns this season and Rashod Bateman with 8 touchdowns, are healthy and ready to go. Both players scored during the victory against the Browns.
