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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Ravens WR Zay Flowers needs touches to remain untouchable
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is the best of the bunch on the team roster, and it's not even debatable. Still, with the addition of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the emergence of Rashod Bateman, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken must be sure not to shy away from targeting Flowers as the primary in the passing game. With so many weapons on offense, including a dual-threat rushing attack in quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry, it will be vital to draw a line of demarcation early on. Probabilities and the opponent's strategy, of course, will play a part in how Monken can distribute the football. However, Flowers, having sadly missed the 2025 NFL Playoffs with a knee injury, still finished the season with a 14.3 yards per catch average. Proving himself to be a key element in Jackson's incredible total passing yard totals last season. Big plays of 20-plus yards, including those as a result of yards after catch, have allowed Flowers to pose as a serious threat to opponents. Ravens' opponents know that they must account for the run, so Monken needs to commit to the run while keeping Flowers targeted in moderation. Ultimately, Monken needs to shy away from four-wide receiver sets and prioritize by allowing Flowers to operate as both a slot and sole Z (boundary side) wide receiver, where he can operate in space. Flowers needs his touches, and Monken must make his targets in the offensive attack meaningful. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens WR Zay Flowers needs touches to remain untouchable
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PFF reveals statistical data showing where Zay Flowers is nearly unstoppable
Zay Flowers has no equal in one area of the field according to PFF. There aren't many players in this game like Zay Flowers. We always knew he was special, but we weren't sure that he was this good. Boston College, in essence, handed the Baltimore Ravens a microwavable star. All Todd Monken had to do was set the timer and hit the 'on' switch. Few have been as good as the guy in the Number 4 jersey since then. With two NFL seasons in his rearview mirror, Flowers has already added a Pro Bowl nod to his resume. That came last season after a campaign in which he notched 74 receptions, 1,059 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. He has tallied 151 grabs, 1,917 yards receiving, and nine TDs in total. Year three is pivotal. Baltimore has added DeAndre Hopkins to the mix. They love veteran receivers around these parts, but they had better find a way to get the ball in Flowers' hands as often as possible. Based on a recent analysis by Pro Football Focus, we recommend utilizing a few screen passes and short dump-offs to best leverage his skill set. PFF reveals the most elite area of Zay Flowers' game PFF's Lauren Gray recently offered the Highest-graded wide receivers by target depth. She focuses on the best playmakers at various depths of the field to create some conversation about this one. Here's what we learned. There isn't a better receiver in the game when it comes to creating magic off receptions that are snagged behind the line of scrimmage. "Last season, Flowers caught 20 of 24 targets on plays designed behind the line of scrimmage, gaining 168 yards. He gained six first downs, forced seven missed tackles and averaged 11.6 yards after the catch per reception, all of which ranked top-10 at the position." Here's what that means. We don't have to overthink or prolong offensive theories about this one. Pound the ball with Derrick Henry. Use his backfield mates, Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell, as the change-of-pace options. It's a wise theory. That keeps King Henry fresh. Flowers is who Lamar Jackson and company should use as a mismatch to put more stress on the defense. Lastly, it's essential not to forget about getting the ball downfield to Hopkins and Rashod Bateman. This smells like a top-ranked offensive unit in the making.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rashod Bateman set to go on a 'revenge tour' after signing new deal
Rashod Bateman trusted the process, and the former Minnesota All-American has found his groove with the Ravens, signing a multi-year contract extension for the second consecutive off-season. After producing the best season of his career, Rashod Bateman has agreed to a 3-year, $36.75 million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens. The move comes nearly a year after the Ravens signed Bateman to a three-year contract extension eight days before the deadline for exercising his 5th-year option. Following the deal and an exciting OTA session, Bateman told Morgan Adsit that next season will be a "revenge season" after time lost to injury. A 2021 first-round pick, Bateman missed most of his second season after having foot surgery. He was still dealing with the effects in 2023 after finishing with 56 targets, the fourth-most on the team behind Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., and Mark Andrews. Advertisement The new contract comes after Baltimore turned down a trade offer from the Dallas Cowboys, who eventually acquired George Pickens from the Steelers. Overall, it was his most impactful regular season since getting drafted by Baltimore with career highs in receiving yards (756) and touchdowns (nine) on the second-highest catch total of his career (45) across 17 games. Bateman was signed through the 2026 season. Bateman was the only player in the NFL last season to average at least 16 yards per reception and catch nine or more touchdowns. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens WR Rashod Bateman looking forward to huge 2025 season
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rams Weapon Turns Heads by Working Out With Lamar Jackson
Rams Weapon Turns Heads by Working Out With Lamar Jackson originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One member of the Los Angeles Rams is taking his speed workouts seriously ahead of the 2025 season. By running with Lamar Jackson. Advertisement Tutu Atwell went viral Tuesday for doing a hill workout. The Rams veteran wide receiver is seen sprinting at an incline angle, all in the attempt to build up his speed by going uphill. Atwell wasn't alone in this workout either. He was joined by the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Jackson, plus his Baltimore Ravens teammate Zay Flowers. The trio was even joined by one other speed option in Malik Cunningham -- who replaced Jackson at quarterback for Louisville and is now playing WR for Jackson. Is this, perhaps, implying Atwell's next possible landing spot? Some fans likely will speculate that Atwell could become interested in joining the Ravens in the future -- since he's the only Rams representative in this workout. Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson.© Scott Galvin-Imagn Images However, Atwell shares a deep connection with the workout crew even before their NFL careers took off. The 5-foot-9 WR played at Louisville from 2018-2020. He even led the Atlantic Coast Conference with 1,276 yards in the '19 campaign. Atwell and Jackson both share a South Florida connection -- as both are Miami natives. Advertisement Jackson never threw the football to Atwell during his UL years. But Cunningham did. Cunningham spent 2018-2022 as the Cardinals' next big dual-threat passer. Cunningham produced 22 and 20 touchdowns in 2019 and 2020, respectively, with Atwell as one of his go-to targets. Flowers played for ACC rival Boston College. However, he's another South Florida talent as a Fort Lauderdale resident. Atwell still enters a crucial 2025 campaign with the Rams. He's gradually improved his numbers each season since coming into the league in '21. Including catching a career-best 42 passes last season. But he didn't score a touchdown in '24. Advertisement He re-signed on a one-year deal. A breakout '25 could mean a higher paycheck even if it's not from the Rams. Related: Rams Under Fire After Jalen Ramsey News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Baltimore Ravens' Zay Flowers' haircut goes viral and starts a new NFL trend
Baltimore Ravens' Zay Flowers haircut goes viral and starts a new NFL trend (Image via Getty) Zay Flowers, wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, has taken the internet by surprise—but not for his moves on the field. This time, it's all about his hair. On June 25, 2025, Zay Flowers shared a new photo of himself with a completely different look. It wasn't a football update or workout video. Instead, fans saw him with a bold buzz cut, holding his old hair in his hand. The change was quick, unexpected, and got fans everywhere talking. Some cheered him on, while others had fun reactions that spread across social media. Zay Flowers shows off new buzz cut and fans react online Originally shared on his Instagram story, the image of Zay Flowers with his fresh hairdo was later published on TikTok and Twitter. Originally, his hair was long locs; they had become characteristic of him starting in college. But now, fans were seeing something totally different. Sports accounts and fan pages reposted the image, and comments started rolling in. — nfl_dovkleiman (@nfl_dovkleiman) One post by NFL news page MLFootball on Twitter said, 'Zay Flowers has gone viral for his fresh haircut.' Another video showed Zay Flowers smiling while showing off the trimmed look. Some fans joked about his hairline, with tweets saying things like, 'That hairline disappeared like my paycheck,' while others supported the new look, writing, 'Zay still the man, no matter the hair.' Thousands of views and likes on the images and video came within hours. Some fans on TikTok cracked jokes about the cut with funny audio snippets while others praised him for being brave and attempting something unusual. Zay Flowers haircut becomes part of growing NFL player style trends Zay Flowers is not the first NFL player to change his look before a season. Other players such Derrick Henry have surprised their fans by cutting their hair as well. For many, a haircut marks a fresh start or a new phase instead of only a stylistic makeover. Though Zay Flowers hasn't revealed the exact reason, fans wonder his hairstyle might be for the following NFL season. The internet cannot stop discussing his fresh appearance whether it is humorous or encouraging. Also Read: Ravens Face Major Setback: Zay Flowers Ruled Out For Wild Card Clash With Steelers Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
