The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering their playoff matchup against Baltimore as massive underdogs, but one thing did sway in the team’s favor Thursday, as the Ravens officially ruled out their Pro Bowl starting wide receiver Zay Flowers. Ravens HC John Harbaugh confirmed Flowers’ upcoming absence in a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
Flowers leads the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards this season, earning him a trip to the Pro Bowl — the first Ravens WR in history to achieve the feat. Without his top receiver, MVP candidate Lamar Jackson will likely distribute the ball across the formation rather than concentrating targets toward one particular receiver.