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Ravens’ Zay Flowers practice update is concerning for NFL playoffs

Originally posted on NFL on ClutchPoints | By Derek Hryn | Last updated Jan 7, 2025 6:18 PM ET

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Pittsburgh Steelers for the third time in the 2024-25 campaign, and now, it’s win or go home with their season series tied 1-1. Ahead of the AFC Wild Card clash, the Ravens’ latest update on star wide receiver Zay Flowers has heightened concerns about his availability for the playoffs.

Flowers injured his knee in Week 18’s regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns. He did not participate in Tuesday’s practice, per Tom Pelissero on X, formerly Twitter. In Year 2, Flowers has turned in his first 1,000-yard season, and led the team with 74 catches on 116 targets.

Are the Ravens in trouble without Zay Flowers against Steelers?

Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) reacts after a tackle during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

It’s not going to be an easy feat for the Ravens without their star route-runner, but head coach John Harbaugh is determined that they can still get the job done against the Steelers.

Behind Flowers, the Ravens will look to Rashod Bateman, Nelson Agholor and Tylan Wallace in the passing attack.

Harbaugh acknowledged just what a blow it is to the offense, and to the entire team potentially not having Flowers in the lineup this week. But he also knows that they built well enough to handle these misfortunes.

This article first appeared on NFL on ClutchPoints and was syndicated with permission.

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