The Ravens’ Week 3 loss to the Lions gave fans plenty to argue about. Derrick Henry’s late-game fumbles, Lamar Jackson’s struggles under pressure, and a defense that couldn’t deliver when it mattered most, there’s no shortage of blame to go around.
But one name that quietly slipped under the radar was Zay Flowers.
Why Did Zay Flowers’ Performance Versus Detroit Drew Jab From Antonio Brown?
Flowers, who was supposed to be Baltimore’s top receiving option this season, was almost nonexistent against Detroit. He finished with just two catches for 13 yards on three targets, a far cry from the impact the Ravens expected from their young star.
For a team that needs every weapon firing, Flowers simply didn’t show up.
That’s when Antonio Brown decided to make things interesting. Never one to miss a chance for a viral moment, AB hopped on social media after the game and shared an edited photo of streamer Kai Cenat wearing a Flowers jersey.
— AB (@AB84) September 23, 2025
The message was clear: Flowers’ performance was a joke.
It was typical Brown, energetic trolling that was sure to spark conversation. While some supporters dismissed it as innocent banter, others regarded it as further humiliation for a Ravens squad already under intense scrutiny.
To be fair, Flowers wasn’t solely to blame, as Detroit’s defense deserves credit. The Lions’ pass rush got after Lamar Jackson all night, sacking him seven times and leaving him with little room to operate.
With Jackson constantly on the move, timing and rhythm in the passing game disappeared. Flowers became collateral damage in a game where Baltimore’s offense never found its footing.
Lions sacked Lamar Jackson SEVEN times in their win 🤯
What a performance from the Detroit defense in primetime 😤 pic.twitter.com/cR9ezptPWD
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 23, 2025
Still, expectations are higher when you’re billed as the No. 1 receiver. Two catches for 13 yards won’t cut it, especially in big matchups like this one. And in today’s NFL, poor performances don’t just show up in the box score; they end up as memes. That’s where Antonio Brown thrives.
It’s still early in the season, and Flowers has plenty of time to rebound. But if quiet outings like this keep happening, the criticism will only grow louder, both from fans and from players like Brown who love to stir the pot.
For now, Flowers is learning the hard way what it means to be “the guy” in Baltimore. On game day, you either deliver or you risk becoming the punchline. And Brown decided to take advantage and clown him on social media. Meanwhile, the Ravens, now 1-2, will hope to improve their record when they face the Chiefs on Sunday.
Zay Flowers was targeted 3 times. This slanderous article states that he was targeted 7 times!
Isn’t Antonio Brown supposed to be going to prison?