Flowers cleared after pre game test
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers will play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro. Flowers was considered a game time decision due to a left hamstring injury. The team did not seem to expect him to play, but a successful 20 minute workout before the game convinced coaches to make him active.
The star receiver will provide a major boost for quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Flowers is expected to be limited to 20 to 30 snaps during the game to protect his recovering hamstring.
The impact of Baltimore's star receiver
Flowers is one of the most important playmakers for Baltimore. The statistics show how much the team misses him when he is out. With Flowers on the field this season, the Ravens have scored four touchdowns on five drives. Without him, the offense has struggled, scoring only three touchdowns on 16 drives.
His injury happened during the season opening 43-21 victory against Indianapolis. Flowers injured his hamstring late in the first half of that game and did not return. Before the injury, he had already gained 150 receiving yards. That was a career high for him and the most receiving yards by a Ravens player in 11 years.
Recent struggles and contract details
Flowers missed last week's 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He only participated in a limited way during Friday's walk through in Brazil before being listed as questionable.
The receiver has missed four games in his four year career. Baltimore showed how much they value him last month by signing him to a four year, $140 million extension. The deal makes him the fourth highest paid receiver in the league, with an average of $35 million per season.
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