Zay Flowers inactive for Ravens vs. Bills playoff game

The Ravens will be without top receiver Zay Flowers for Sunday night’s divisional playoff game in Buffalo.

Flowers, who did not practice all week, was doubtful before the game and will miss a second straight playoff game after suffering a knee injury in the regular-season finale.

In addition to Flowers, the Ravens’ other inactives include:

The Ravens adjusted well without Flowers, a Pro Bowler with 1,059 receiving yards this season, last week against the Steelers. Baltimore relied more on its tight ends and extra linemen in a run-oriented approach.

Baltimore could do it again against the Bills. Flowers had just one catch for 10 yards in the Ravens’ 35-10 win over the Bills in Week 4.

Rashod Bateman, who has scored five touchdowns in the Ravens’ last four games, could also see more action as Baltimore’s No. 1 wide receiver.

The Ravens opted to activate Keaton Mitchell as the No. 3 running back over Ali. They didn’t move Deonte Harty to the 53-man roster, meaning Steven Sims would likely have to handle punt return duties again.

There is a light snowfall at Highmark Stadium during “warm-ups” with temperatures around 20 degrees, but the precipitation is expected to pass and temperatures are not expected to drop as it gets dark. There isn’t much wind.

Bills running back Ray Davis, who was dealing with a concussion, will play. Davis had 442 rushing yards and five total touchdowns this season. Buffalo is fully healthy entering the game.