Ravens Get Zay Flowers Injury Update Ahead of Falcons Clash

The Baltimore Ravens got a small win before kickoff.

“Ravens WR Zay Flowers, who is listed as questionable for Sunday night due to a foot injury, is expected to play versus the Falcons.” That’s the word from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Flowers was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He has also been nursing a lingering hamstring issue. Still, he has been electric. He has 18 catches for 352 yards and two touchdowns in three games.

Now the bad news. Lamar Jackson was officially ruled out with an ankle sprain. Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback.

Jackson was hurt on the final offensive play of the first half against Tennessee. Baltimore held on, 24-18, to improve to 3-1. That’s a solid start under new coach Jesse Minter.

The defense is thin too. Outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson is out with a finger injury. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey returned to practice Friday, a good sign.

Atlanta is a 2.5-point favorite, with the total at 45.5. The Falcons have won two straight. We can expect a run-heavy, low-scoring grind.

Flowers matters more than ever. Huntley needs a safety valve, and Flowers is that player. Fantasy analysts see Atlanta’s pass defense as vulnerable. That helps.

It would be best if the team didn't rush him. A foot problem on top of a hamstring issue is a warning sign. Baltimore has Super Bowl hopes. One game isn’t worth losing him for weeks.

With Jackson sidelined, the Ravens should lean on Derrick Henry and use Flowers on quick throws, screens, and intermediate routes. Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman will also need to contribute. Huntley’s job will be to make simple decisions, avoid turnovers, and keep the offense on schedule.