Play Like Zay!

The understatement of the century is that the Baltimore Ravens are struggling. Players aren’t playing to the level of their paycheck, and the coaching staff seems confused, unorganized, and devoid of a plan – well at least a worthy one. But perhaps the most disturbing thing stemming from this season’s coaching failures is that they fail to inspire players to play with passion. An exception to this assumption is Zay Flowers.

But let’s not credit the staff for that!

Flowers is a dawg. He’s quick, fast, plays like his hair is on fire and gives 100% to win each snap. Despite his relatively diminutive stature, Zay will fight, scratch and claw his way to gain an extra yard. He is self-motivated, plays for pride, plays with a healthy anger and there are few, if any other player wearing purple and black who matches his intensity.

Even when down by the score of 34-3!

56-yard completion to Zay Flowers!

: CBS + @paramountplus. pic.twitter.com/UKJNpTrhjQ

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 5, 2025

Even when down by the score of 44-10!

This look from Zay Flowers to John Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/kyiHJpd3jf

— SleeperRavens (@SleeperRavenss) October 5, 2025

The best coaches understand their talent and put that talent in a position to succeed. They also motivate their players to play fast, play smart and play with physicality. That once described the Baltimore Ravens and their coaching staff, but those days are gone. At least it feels that way when you watch other teams play with a far greater sense of urgency than we’ve seen from the Ravens throughout the 2025 season.

Maybe the coaches and his teammates could learn a thing or two from Zay Flowers, our Week 5 Big Crab Cake.

And for the record, the Jimmy’s Famous Seafood Big Crab Cake is usually set aside for the unsung hero in each game. In the case of Zay, he was the Ravens best player on Sunday, but his effort is unsung and it’s appropriate to shine a light on it.

If we’re lucky, maybe John Harbaugh and his coordinators will feature Zay’s efforts during film study. They might then see what it really means to play like a Raven.

Not just show up on Sunday and punch the clock.

Enjoy an intimate Q&A session with Rashod Bateman, getting to know the star like never before. Learn about what Rashod is like off the field, while still spotlighting some of his greatest career achievements! Following this part, guests will receive a photo with Rashod – and will have one item of their choosing autographed. If you do not have an item handy, Jimmy’s will have a licensed memorabilia dealer on site with items for purchase. Get your tickets HERE

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