Zay Flowers expected to excel for Ravens against Browns in Week 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens, facing the Cleveland Browns on October 15, will be without quarterback Lamar Jackson due to injury. Backup Tyler Huntley is set to lead the offense. Zay Flowers might thrive, as his success on crossing routes aligns with the Browns' defensive weaknesses in this area. With Flowers having recorded 90 receiving yards on these routes this season, and Cleveland giving up significant yardage on similar plays, he could have a standout performance despite the quarterback change.
- •Ravens face Browns on October 15 without Lamar Jackson.
- •Tyler Huntley to start at quarterback.
- •Zay Flowers has the third-most receiving yards on crossing routes this season.
- •Browns allow the fourth-most yards on crossing routes.
- •Potential for Flowers to have a breakout performance.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Why Zay Flowers could have a big Week 6 for Ravens even without Lamar Jackson
"This weekend might be a massive one for Zay Flowers even with a backup in at QB.
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