Chiefs win AFC title game, and Ravens revival is derailed when Zay Flowers fumbles a potential touchdown into the end zone

Zay Flowers experienced a crucial sequence to erase from memory during Sunday’s AFC championship game. The wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens fumbled inches away from the goal line and, in a fit of frustration, reportedly injured his hand by slamming it against the bench. This unfortunate turn of events disrupted the Ravens’ comeback attempt, leading to a 17-10 victory for the Chiefs, who secured their fourth Super Bowl berth in five seasons by eliminating Baltimore.

Instead of scoring a touchdown to narrow Baltimore’s trailing margin to 17-14 in the early fourth quarter, Kansas City gained possession with a 17-7 lead. To compound the situation, Flowers worsened the initial mistake with an additional error.

Following the play, he forcefully struck his hands and helmet against the Ravens’ bench. According to CBS reports, Flowers ended up cutting his left hand during this expression of frustration.

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Luckily for Flowers, the injury didn’t force him to sit out. However, significant harm had already occurred during a crucial juncture in the game.

Redemption for Sneed

• Sneed found redemption in his punch-out moment, which came after Flowers had outplayed him with a significant catch that led to the red-zone attempt. Following the play, Flowers taunted Sneed. In the sequence, Flowers received a 54-yard pass from Jackson, bringing Baltimore to the Kansas City 10-yard line. Subsequently, he pushed Sneed to the ground and threw the ball at his head.

Referees penalized Flowers for taunting, resulting in a penalty that moved the Ravens back to the 25-yard line. Following four plays, Sneed’s defensive effort led to Flowers fumbling the ball, ultimately extinguishing Baltimore’s prime opportunity to narrow the gap.

Although the Ravens managed to score a field goal, reducing their deficit to seven points, the Chiefs effectively ran out the clock on their last possession to clinch the victory.

OBJ Comforts Flowers and Jackson Following Defeat

• Post-game, Jackson and Flowers displayed visible distress. Odell Beckham Jr., an experienced receiver who secured a Super Bowl win with the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021 season, offered consolation to both players.

The defeat concluded a remarkable Ravens season on a sour note, leaving Jackson still in pursuit of a Super Bowl ring.