Zay Flowers Misses Another Practice, Sending Fantasy Managers Into Full Panic Mode

If you drafted Zay Flowers expecting a stress-free breakout season, it is time to officially hit the panic button. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday that the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver was missing from practice yet again.

This is not just a veteran taking a rest day to keep the legs fresh. Flowers is dealing with a hamstring issue that he aggravated during the season opener, and Schefter has already gone on the record saying it is unrealistic to expect him to suit up for Week 2.

"No Zay Flowers again at today’s practice. - Adam Schefter"

The timing is brutal because Flowers was absolutely cooking. He torched the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 for 150 yards and a touchdown on just five catches, looking every bit like the undisputed top target for Lamar Jackson.

Hamstring injuries for explosive wide receivers are basically the check-engine light on a Ferrari. You can try to ignore it and keep driving fast, but eventually, you are going to end up stranded on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck.

For the betting markets and fantasy managers, this completely scrambles the board. Without Flowers stretching the field, the target share has to funnel somewhere else, which usually means a heavy dose of Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman.

Friday will bring the final official injury report, but the writing is already on the wall. Prepare your backup plans now, because expecting Flowers to magically heal a soft-tissue injury by Sunday is a great way to ruin your weekend.