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Ravens' Zay Flowers Out for Playoffs; Bateman Steps Up

1/10/2025

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Flowers Sidelined for Playoffs

In a tough blow for the Baltimore Ravens, star wide receiver Zay Flowers will sit out the Wild Card playoff clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a knee injury from Week 18. The Pro Bowl standout, who racked up 74 catches and 1,059 yards this season, leaves a significant gap, but Rashod Bateman is poised to rise to the occasion.

Summary

Steelers Face Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to clash with the Baltimore Ravens in a thrilling Wild Card playoff showdown on January 11, 2024. With the Ravens favored by 10 points, they look to capitalize on their winning streak against a faltering Steelers squad. However, looming snow and wind at M&T Bank Stadium could add an unpredictable twist to this high-stakes battle.

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Historical Context

In NFL playoff history, the Ravens and Steelers have faced off multiple times, with the Steelers winning three previous postseason meetings. However, the Ravens broke through in 2015, marking their first playoff victory over Pittsburgh. This Wild Card clash adds another chapter to their fierce rivalry.

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Flowers Sidelined for Playoffs

In a tough blow for the Baltimore Ravens, star wide receiver Zay Flowers will sit out the Wild Card playoff clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a knee injury from Week 18. The Pro Bowl standout, who racked up 74 catches and 1,059 yards this season, leaves a significant gap, but Rashod Bateman is poised to rise to the occasion.

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