{
  "id": 9594114,
  "title": "Ravens WR nightmare continues: Zay Flowers injury trending in the wrong direction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ravens-wr-nightmare-continues-zay-flowers-injury-trending-in-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T17:31:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ravens-wr-nightmare-continues-zay-173121374.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Ravens continue to face a challenging situation with their wide receiver options after the recent development with Zay Flowers. The Pro Bowl wideout has been dealing with a hamstring injury that continues to worsen, leaving the team in a tough position ahead of their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil.\n\nFlowers was not suited up for practice earlier today and had brief discussions with coach Jesse Minter. He later jogged inside the team facility. Despite his prior strong performance against the Indianapolis Colts, where he recorded 6 receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown, it now appears unlikely that Flowers will suit up for the game.\n\nIn his absence, Lamar Jackson has been forced to rely on rookie Ja Kobi Lane and veteran Rashod Bateman to catch passes. Lane, however, recently suffered a wrist fracture, further complicating the Ravens' injury situation. Bateman managed to catch 9 passes for 88 yards and a score in the team's last game against the New Orleans Saints, proving to be a valuable asset.\n\nThe Ravens now find themselves in a precarious position, as they must navigate the upcoming matchup against a formidable opponent without one of their top performers. The team will need to adapt their offensive strategy and rely on other players to fill the void left by Zay Flowers.",
  "summary": "Who does Lamar have to throw to?",
  "key_points": [
    "Zay Flowers suffers worsening hamstring injury",
    "Lamar Jackson relies on rookie Ja Kobi Lane",
    "Rashod Bateman catches 9 passes in last game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}