Zay Flowers Set for Spotlight in Ravens vs. Lions Showdown
When you talk about breakout stars early in an NFL season, Zay Flowers has to be at the top of the list. The young Baltimore Ravens wide receiver has quickly earned the trust of Lamar Jackson, and his role as the clear No. 1 target has been undeniable. Now, heading into Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions, all eyes are on him—not just from fans, but also from bettors looking at player props.
Let’s break it down. Baltimore enters this Week 3 primetime matchup favored by 4.5 points on DraftKings Sportsbook, with the total sitting at a hefty 53.5 points. That number tells us what oddsmakers expect: a shootout, plenty of passing, and a game where big plays will decide the outcome. For Flowers, that sets up what could be another statement performance.
Also Read:His prop line has been set at 70.5 receiving yards, and on paper, that feels low. Why? Because Flowers hasn’t just been active—he’s been dominant. He leads the entire NFL with a massive 42.6% target share. To put that in perspective, nearly half of Lamar Jackson’s passes are going his way. He’s also been on the field for 93% of Baltimore’s dropbacks, meaning he’s running routes on virtually every passing play. With that workload, his first two games have produced stat lines of 143 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, followed by 75 yards in Week 2.
Add in the deeper numbers and the case gets stronger. Flowers has already pulled in five targets of 20 yards or more, showing he’s not just a short-route receiver. He ranks top-10 in the league in both yards after catch (113) and yards per route run (4.27), which points to efficiency and explosiveness. And with tight end Isaiah Likely sidelined, plus Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman still trying to find rhythm, it’s clear that Flowers is being leaned on as Baltimore’s offensive engine.
The matchup itself adds fuel to the fire. Detroit’s defense has been vulnerable through the air, allowing the eighth-most yards per pass attempt this season. They’ve also given opposing quarterbacks more time to throw than almost any other defense, which means Lamar could have the window he needs to connect with Flowers on chunk plays. When you mix that with the expectation of a high-scoring game, it feels like the perfect storm for the Ravens’ new star.
So when people look at that 70.5-yard line, it feels like the oddsmakers might be underselling him. In this environment, with his role, and in a game projected to feature fireworks, the stage seems set for Zay Flowers to deliver another big night. If he hits the over, it wouldn’t just cash tickets for bettors—it would further cement his status as one of the league’s fastest-rising receivers.
Monday night in Baltimore, the spotlight will be bright, and Zay Flowers looks ready to own it.
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