*Ravens' Zay Flowers Suffers Painful Lower-Body Injury Against Buccaneers*
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a concerning lower-body injury during Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
*Injury Details*
The incident occurred in the second quarter when Flowers was tackled by Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield after a 19-yard run. Flowers initially jogged off the field but then collapsed on the sidelines, visibly distressed, and was attended to by trainers.
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Initial Reaction*
Ravens coach John Harbaugh expressed concern post-game, stating, "We'll have to see what the tests show, but it didn't look good." Flowers' teammates also showed support, with quarterback Lamar Jackson saying, "We're praying for
Zay, hoping he's okay."
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Impact on Ravens*
Flowers' potential absence would significantly impact Baltimore's offense. Through six games, he led the team with 33 receptions for 401 yards and one touchdown. His injury may necessitate increased roles for receivers Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor, along with tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely.
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Medical Evaluation*
Flowers underwent preliminary evaluations on the sidelines and was later taken to the locker room for further assessment. The Ravens have not disclosed the injury's severity or expected recovery time.
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Previous Injury Issues*
Flowers had previously dealt with a calf injury earlier this season, missing practice time but not any games.
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Next Steps*
The Ravens will provide updates on Flowers' condition after completing additional testing and medical evaluations.
*Game Recap*
Despite
Flowers' injury, the Ravens secured a 27-20 victory over the Buccaneers, improving their record to 5-2.
*Injury Timeline (Speculative)*
- Mild injury: 1-2 weeks recovery
- Moderate injury: 4-6 weeks recovery
- Severe injury: 8-12 weeks recovery or potentially season-ending
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Ravens' Schedule*
- Week 8: vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Week 9: Bye
- Week 10: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Stay tuned for updates on Zay Flowers' injury status.
Would you like:
1. Updates on Flowers' recovery progress.
2. Analysis of the Ravens' offense without Flowers.
3. NFL injury reports and updates.
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