For the second straight season, the Baltimore Ravens are winners of the AFC North. In 2023, the group completed 13-4 and 2024’s 12-5 end was one other strong yr in Baltimore. The Ravens closed the season with 4 straight wins and are driving excessive. As division winners, the Ravens earned the proper to host a playoff sport in 2024.
This weekend, the Ravens will face the Steelers for the third time within the final eight weeks. Pittsburgh and Baltimore cut up the season collection and every dwelling group gained. Drawing the Steelers within the first spherical of the playoffs is just not a simple match for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. In his profession, Jackson is 3-5 vs. Pittsburgh. Offensivley, WR Zay Flowers is a “longshot” to play on Saturday. This was first reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport. He’s coping with a knee harm he suffered in Week 18 vs. Cleveland.
Zay Flowers is trending towards not being accessible for the wildcard spherical
From @GMFB: #Ravens WR Zay Flowers is a long-shot to play; Mike Vrabel interviews with the #Patriots tomorrow; The #Raiders fired Antonio Pierce after one season. pic.twitter.com/oND1JrxPZU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2025
In his second skilled season, Zay Flowers shined as Baltimore’s most constant WR. Flowers led the group with 74 catches for 1,059 yards in 2024. He additionally had 4 landing catches on the yr. At five-foot-nine, Flowers is just not a prototype WR1 however he finds methods to be an efficient participant. This season, Flowers grew to become the primary WR in Ravens historical past to be chosen to the Professional Bowl. Sadly. the WR suffered a knee harm in Baltimore’s last sport of the season.
The Ravens needed to play their starters in Week 18. In the event that they misplaced, there was an opportunity Pittsburgh would win the division. Enjoying starters in Week 18 is a danger for playoff groups. Baltimore had no alternative. Zay Flowers is a “lengthy shot” to play within the wildcard spherical however he might return within the divisional spherical if the Ravens win. With out Flowers on Saturday, WRs like Rashod Bateman, Nelson Anghalor, and Tylan Wallace should step up and assist the group win. Anticipate to see TEs Mark Andrews and Isaiah More likely to see extra targets within the passing sport with Flowers set to overlook.
