Zay Flowers Injury Clouds Ravens Playoff Outlook

The Baltimore Ravens may be without star wide receiver Zay Flowers for their upcoming wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a knee sprain sustained in Week 18. Coach John Harbaugh confirmed the injury isn't season-ending but described Flowers' status as day-to-day, with uncertainty surrounding his availability for the matchup. If Flowers cannot play, the Ravens will likely rely on Rashod Bateman, who has had a strong season, as their primary receiver. Despite this setback, the Ravens' offense, which led the NFL, is not solely dependent on Flowers, as they have multiple playmakers. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals' running back Chase Brown missed a crucial game against the Steelers due to an ankle injury, further complicating their playoff aspirations. As the playoff picture unfolds, the Ravens await confirmation on their opponent while hoping for a quick recovery for Flowers.