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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Zay Flowers's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Derrick Henry (16.0 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.

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

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

16.0 PPG11.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Derrick Henry vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Derrick Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Zay Flowers is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 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.
•Zay Flowers is 7 years younger than Derrick Henry (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	11.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	201
Rushing Yards	1,595	62
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	3.6
Rushing TDs	16	1
Receptions	15	86
Receiving Yards	150	1,211
Targets	21	118
Total TDs	16	6
Age	32	25
Experience	9 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Derrick Henry holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.0 points per game. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 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 Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

Do Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.