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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Zay Flowers's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zay Flowers (11.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

13.2 PPG11.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

D'Andre Swift vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 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.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 10, Zay Flowers in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Zay Flowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Zay Flowers caught 86 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	11.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	201
Rushing Yards	1,087	62
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	3.6
Rushing TDs	9	1
Receptions	34	86
Receiving Yards	299	1,211
Targets	48	118
Total TDs	10	6
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

D'Andre Swift outscored Zay Flowers by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (13.2 to 11.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) 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.