Ravens weigh Zay Flowers' availability for Week 2 against Saints
Wide receiver Zay Flowers is listed as day-to-day after a hamstring injury, with his status for the upcoming game expected to be decided after further evaluation.
Baltimore is expected to release its final injury report ahead of the Week 2 matchup with New Orleans, with rookie wideout Zay Flowers listed as day-to-day after aggravating a hamstring injury in the first half of the team's Week 1 win over Indianapolis. Flowers missed two practices earlier in the week but returned on Friday, and the team may assess his condition during warm-ups before making a final decision.
If Flowers is unavailable, the Ravens could rely on tight end Mark Andrews and fellow rookie Rashod Bateman for passing targets, while other receivers Elijah Sarratt and Devontez Walker are projected to be active. Ja’Kobi Lane, who suffered a wrist fracture and has been placed on short-term injured reserve, will miss at least four games and is eligible to return in Week 6.
Coach Jesse Minter confirmed Flowers’ status as day-to-day and indicated that an MRI will determine the severity of the hamstring issue. Sources familiar with the situation told reporters that Flowers would likely have played in a playoff game if fully healthy, underscoring the team’s cautious approach.
Analysts note that Bateman, who ran 27 routes in Week 1, may see increased targets if Flowers is sidelined, though his role is expected to remain limited. The Ravens also retain the option to add a free-agent wide receiver, according to Minter.