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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. CeeDee Lamb outscored Ryan Flournoy by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 3 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, CeeDee Lamb is the clear pick. Ryan Flournoy profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

12.6 PPG7.2 PPG

13 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver put up 12.6 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Ryan Flournoy of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 7.2 in 13. A 5.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.4 points favors CeeDee Lamb, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ryan Flournoy is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ryan Flournoy scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	7.2
Games Played	13	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	94
Receptions	75	40
Rec/Game	5.8	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,077	475
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	36.5
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	117	56
Target Share/Game	9.0	4.3
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

12.6 PPG for CeeDee Lamb versus 7.2 for Ryan Flournoy in 2025. The baseline favors CeeDee Lamb, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

Do CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Ryan Flournoy by 5.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.