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Larry Brown Jr.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers is still faster than Speedy Gonzales

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has his eyes on the prize headed into NFL Week 18. Flowers knows that his team has already clinched a playoff berth, and his speedy Gonzales agility will likely cause headaches for opponents who have to deal with the high-scoring Ravens offense this post-season.

However, Flowers won’t be moving too fast in his sophomore playoff effort. He will likely remember the disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 AFC Championship last season when he had a fumble he might never forget.

Heading into NFL Week 18, Flowers has already totaled 1,047 receiving yards, 73 receptions, and 14.3 yards per catch. Flowers makes his presence felt as the Ravens leading receiver, playing in an offensive strategy primarily focused on running the football with star Derrick Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson. Flowers doesn’t mind not getting the ball every play, but instead, it is all about relishing his opportunities.

In the Ravens’ way stand powerhouses: the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Pittsburgh Steelers, who defeated the Ravens earlier this season in November. However, neither Flowers nor his teammates are afraid to face these AFC foes. They believe they have the manpower to defeat any opponent their fate yields.

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