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Davante Adams vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Zay Flowers's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is the better play on a neutral week. 13.8 PPG with 789 yards gives a reliable baseline. Zay Flowers at 11.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Davante Adams higher, but do not fade Zay Flowers entirely.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 11
WRBaltimore Ravens#15
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
Davante Adams
Zay Flowers

Head to Head

13.8 PPG11.8 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Davante Adams and Zay Flowers for your lineup, you are not alone. Davante Adams finished the 2025 season at 13.8 PPG for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games), and Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 for the Baltimore Ravens (17 games).

That 2.0-point weekly advantage for Davante Adams 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 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.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, 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: Davante Adams (age 33) 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?

  • Davante Adams outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Zay Flowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 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 8 years younger than Davante Adams (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavante AdamsZay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)13.811.8
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)193201
Receptions6086
Rec/Game4.35.1
Receiving Yards7891,211
Rec Yds/Game56.471.2
Receiving TDs145
Targets114118
Target Share/Game8.16.9
Age3325
Experience11 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 2.0 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 Davante Adams or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Zay Flowers by 2.0 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.