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The Ravens decided to lock up Zay Flowers with a $35 million APY deal this offseason that will him in Baltimore until 2031, and for good reason. Flowers has improved every year of his career, and after back-to-back 1,000-yard, Pro Bowl campaigns, he looks like true No. 1 receiver in the NFL.
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Flowers' $35M deal and elite route-running ensure heavy targets vs. Gardner.

Locked up by the Ravens with a $35 million APY deal through 2031; has improved every year of his career and after back-to-back 1,000-yard, Pro Bowl campaigns, looks like a true No. 1 receiver in the NFL; elite route-runner both against man coverage and finding soft spots vs. zone, with the ability to torch defenses with the ball in his hands; just 26 years old entering his fourth season with room to grow; a hefty target share is a virtual certainty in the Ravens' new offense; has found success against elite corners like Christian Gonzalez, Pat Surtain, and Derek Stingley, so keeping that trend up against Sauce Gardner would be a great way to open the season.

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