Ravens Finally Rule Out Zay Flowers Against Colts
Mike Garafolo reported that the Ravens have 'finally ruled out' Zay Flowers.
The have officially pulled the plug on returning to Sunday's game against the . NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported that the team finally ruled out their star wide receiver, ending whatever sliver of hope fantasy managers were still clinging to.
There is a specific kind of dread that comes with waiting for an in-game injury designation to flip from questionable to out. It is the slow, agonizing realization that your receiving yards prop is cooked and your fantasy matchup is suddenly on life support.
The reality is that did not need to force anything. The Ravens are currently cruising against the Colts, holding a comfortable 31-16 lead in .
When you are up two scores in the second half, the medical staff is not exactly rushing to tape up a star receiver and throw him back into the fire. You pack him in ice, hand him a tablet, and tell him to enjoy the rest of the afternoon from the safety of the sideline.
is the engine of this passing attack, and risking further damage in a game they already have under control would be the kind of coaching malpractice that gets people fired. The are built to grind out leads, and they have the personnel to finish this one off without him.
Now, the waiting game shifts from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday's practice report. has enough ground-and-pound firepower to survive a random weekend in Indy, but they need fully operational if they want to make any real noise this season.