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Bucky Irving vs Zay Flowers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11
WRBaltimore Ravens
Zay Flowers
PPG
11.8
Games
17
Rec
86
Rec Yds
1,211
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

12.3 PPG11.8 PPG
10 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Bucky Irving vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Zay Flowers posted 11.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Bucky Irving has his bye in Week 11, Zay Flowers in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Bucky Irving at 12.3 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Zay Flowers's 11.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Zay Flowers's 11.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bucky Irving and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.