Zay Flowers says inconsistency doomed Ravens in 2025 season

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers said this week that inconsistency was the primary reason Baltimore fell short in 2025, pointing to a combination of injuries and uneven play across the season. "We were inconsistent. We were inconsistent.

Like you said, [it was] injuries – there's a lot of things that play into it. We had three real seasons in a row [with] how it ended. So, it's just, I don't know, that's just how it went.

It's football. In the NFL, everybody is the best in the world. " Flowers said the team has had multiple seasons in a row that end in disappointment, but emphasized that the level of competition in the league leaves little room for prolonged stretches of uneven play.

He added that the margin in the NFL is small, with every team capable of beating any opponent on a given week, something he said the Ravens are focused on correcting heading into the 2026 season. Flowers' assessment highlights a recurring issue that Baltimore will need to address moving forward. While injuries are often unavoidable, consistent execution and the ability to sustain performance week to week remain critical for a team with playoff expectations.