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.
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 11-5 Ravens played their starters on Saturday since a win against the Cleveland Browns (3-13) 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.