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OTL: Good News on Zay Flowers as Season Approaches

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:25
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We’re officially one week away from the first game of the 2026/2027 NFL season!

Meanwhile, Tuesday was a meaningful days for a few reasons. First, happy belated birthday to DL Calais Campbell, who turned the big 4-0!

For those keeping score at home, that makes Campbell the 6th-oldest player in the league, interestingly placing him behind two former Ravens:

Tuesday was also the 30th anniversary of Baltimore’s return to the NFL, as the Ravens hosted the Raiders on September 1, 1996:

Looking ahead, though, Charm City isn’t just happy to be here. Now, we’re aiming for a third Super Bowl title. Luckily, the NFL on Fox folks feel the Ravens will be in the mix as one of the top contenders. Here’s hoping they’re right:

Looking a bit deeper at the numbers, it makes sense that Baltimore will at least be in the playoff hunt. Per Timo Riske, the Ravens are considered a Top-4 team in the league. Of those in the Top-10 or so, Baltimore also has the easiest schedule entering the season:

Beyond that, some project Baltimore to have the third-best offense in the league:

Why? Well, the prospect of OC Declan Doyle’s offense is incredibly exciting. The players are, too.

We’ve talked ad nauseum about Ja’Kobi Lane’s potential, but the hype is real. The MMQB agrees:

Importantly, Lane won’t have to be the team’s top target, though. While he, Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker and Elijah Sarratt will make a difference, I expect big things from Zay Flowers. Luckily, it looks like Flowers will be ready to kick off his campaign in Week 1 against the Colts:

I didn’t feel terribly concerned about Flowers’ status, but any time missed will make a difference. He’s always been a huge part of Baltimore’s passing attack, and with a new contract to boot, that role may grow:

On the defensive side of the ball, it feels like we’ve already got proof of what’s to come. Still, going back to that article on first- and second-year breakout candidates, are S Malaki Starks and EDGE Mike Green worth mentioning? Starks may be less of a surprise breakout, but Green’s preseason PFF grades check out:

I’m thrilled to see how both perform early in the year.

Still, there’s one other facet of success to consider: Vibes. With near-sweeping change in Charm City, is it possible that could make an impact? RB Austin Ekeler weighed in:

Alongside the obvious impact (whether good or bad) that’ll be felt by replacing John Harbaugh with Jesse Minter is the cosmetic update Baltimore unveiled with their new uniforms.

While it’s impossible to quantify that, what’s the famous saying? Look good, feel good, play good. Let’s hope that comes to fruition a few times this year:

Needless to say, M&T Bank Stadium will be rocking for these three. I think that refreshing feeling to the Ravens will mean the bank will be back to full force throughout the season.

With that in mind, might Baltimore’s record in one-score games help turn the tide back toward success?

Coming off a season in which their record was one of the league’s worst, we know well that any improvement could be all the difference this time around.

Lastly, regardless of how the upcoming season goes, it’s important to remember that some (and perhaps most) things transcend sports. Tuesday served as a reminder of that, with much of the Ravens community coming out in droves for the memorial of OJ Brigance:

Brigance will surely continue to be an inspiration in Baltimore and around the country. If you want to do your part to make sure he’s immortalized, learn more about his mission and consider donating with the link below:

The post OTL: Good News on Zay Flowers as Season Approaches appeared first on Russell Street Report.


Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2026/09/02/out-to-lunch/otl-good-news-on-zay-flowers-as-season-approaches/


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