The Baltimore Ravens lost one of their key offensive contributors in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns with wide receiver Zay Flowers going down with a knee injury. And now his status is a key storyline heading into Saturday’s Wild Card Weekend playoff opener.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told reporters on Monday that Flowers is considered “day-to-day” due to the injury, and added that it is not considered to be a season-ending ailment. Flowers is believed to have suffered a sprain, according to NFL Media, which opens the door for him to possibly miss the playoff opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Early in the second quarter, Flowers caught a short pass toward the left sideline from quarterback Lamar Jackson, and at the tail end of his 12-yard gain, Flowers tumbled to the ground and grabbed his knee. The Ravens initially listed him as questionable to return with a knee injury, but they ruled him out as the second half began.
The Ravens (12-5) played their starters on Saturday since a win against the Cleveland Browns (3-14) would clinch the AFC North division title and the AFC’s No. 3 postseason seed. Flowers entered Week 18 as Baltimore’s leader in receptions (73) and receiving yards (1,047), and he became the first wide receiver in franchise history to earn a Pro Bowl selection at the position.
