Ravens' Zay Flowers is doubtful for the Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints after aggravating a left hamstring injury in the season-opening win at Indianapolis. Over the last 18 games, he has 91 catches for 1,361 yards, a critical loss as other receivers have combined for only 55 catches for 814 yards. Rashod Bateman becomes the primary target if Flowers sits, with La Johntay Wester, Devontez Walker, Elijah Sarratt and Chris Moore also available.

Coach Jesse Minter expressed high confidence in the receiving group, citing extensive reps from OTAs through training camp and consistent weekly preparation. Flowers has missed only three games in four seasons, with his last absence in the 2024 AFC divisional playoff loss to Buffalo.

Baltimore also ruled out Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, who remains out with a significant neck injury and was limited in practice all week. Three starters are questionable: linebacker Trey Hendrickson (finger), guard John Simpson (groin) and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe). Stanley, sidelined for 45 games in 10 seasons, may see Carson Vinson earn his first career start if unavailable. Minter praised Vinson's physical, aggressive play style.