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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Zay Flowers's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, CeeDee Lamb and Zay Flowers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

12.6 PPG11.8 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

The gap between CeeDee Lamb and Zay Flowers is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.8 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG with the Dallas Cowboys across 13 games, and Zay Flowers posted 11.8 with the Baltimore Ravens in 17.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Zay Flowers converted 118 looks into 1211 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, and Zay Flowers rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Zay Flowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zay Flowers scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	11.8
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	201
Receptions	75	86
Rec/Game	5.8	5.1
Receiving Yards	1,077	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	71.2
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	117	118
Target Share/Game	9.0	6.9
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG, 0.8 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 CeeDee Lamb or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Zay Flowers by 0.8 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.