Zay Flowers Ruled Out for Ravens' Wild Card Game

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has been officially ruled out for the upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a knee sprain sustained during the regular season finale. Flowers, who had a standout season becoming the first Ravens receiver to reach 1,000 yards and earn a Pro Bowl selection, leaves a significant gap in the Ravens' offensive lineup. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Flowers' absence, noting that he did not participate in practice this week. The Ravens will need to adapt their game strategy, with MVP candidate Lamar Jackson likely distributing passes among other receivers, including Rashod Bateman. The team hopes to see Flowers return for the divisional round if they advance past the Steelers.