Baltimore heads into its Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys with a mixed injury outlook, with wide receiver Zay Flowers listed as questionable and veteran left tackle Ronnie Stanley ruled out.
Flowers’ status remains one of the biggest concerns for the Ravens. The explosive receiver missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with a hamstring problem before returning Friday as a limited participant.
That progression — two straight days without practicing followed by a limited Friday session — has left Flowers officially questionable for Sunday’s game. His availability may not be determined until pregame warmups, when Baltimore’s medical staff can evaluate how his hamstring responds to activity.
If Flowers is unable to suit up, or if the Ravens decide to limit his workload, Baltimore could adjust its offensive approach. The absence of its dynamic receiver would likely create additional opportunities for the team’s other pass catchers, potentially changing the distribution of targets in the passing game.
The Ravens have spent the past two weeks preparing for their home meeting with Dallas and will now enter the game hoping to manage the remaining injury concerns. The team has largely navigated the injury situation without significant additional setbacks.
Baltimore’s coaching staff has worked through the bulk of the injury list during the week, leaving the Ravens with relatively few major concerns heading into Sunday. However, Flowers’ availability remains something to monitor closely before kickoff.
Stanley’s status is more straightforward. The veteran offensive tackle has officially been ruled out and will not be available against Dallas, giving Baltimore another important absence to account for along its offensive line.
The Ravens will therefore head into the Week 3 contest with two notable health situations surrounding key players. Flowers’ questionable designation creates uncertainty at wide receiver, while Stanley’s absence is already confirmed.
Much could depend on Baltimore’s final pregame evaluations, particularly regarding Flowers. If he is cleared, the Ravens will have to determine whether he can handle his normal workload or needs to be managed carefully.
For now, Flowers remains questionable and Stanley is officially out as Baltimore prepares to host the Cowboys at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 3.
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