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Chris Godwin Jr. vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Zay Flowers is the better play on a neutral week. 11.8 PPG with 1,273 yards gives a reliable baseline. Chris Godwin Jr. at 7.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zay Flowers higher, but do not fade Chris Godwin Jr. entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54
Chris Godwin Jr.
PPG
7.4
Games
9
Rec
33
Rec Yds
360
Rec TDs
2
Targets
51
Bye
Week 10
WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER
Zay Flowers
PPG
11.8
Games
17
Rec
86
Rec Yds
1,211
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Chris Godwin Jr.
Zay Flowers

Head to Head

7.4 PPG11.8 PPG
9 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means Zay Flowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Chris Godwin Jr. and Zay Flowers for your lineup, you are not alone. Chris Godwin Jr. finished the 2025 season at 7.4 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9 games), and Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 for the Baltimore Ravens (17 games).

That 4.4-point weekly advantage for Zay Flowers is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Zay Flowers, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Chris Godwin Jr. has his bye in Week 10, 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

Zay Flowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Chris Godwin Jr. is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Zay Flowers outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. 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.
  • Zay Flowers is 5 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChris Godwin Jr.Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)7.411.8
Games Played917
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)67201
Receptions3386
Rec/Game3.75.1
Receiving Yards3601,211
Rec Yds/Game40.071.2
Receiving TDs25
Targets51118
Target Share/Game5.76.9
Age3025
Experience8 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zay Flowers at 11.8 PPG, 4.4 points per game above Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4. 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Zay Flowers outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 4.4 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.