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James Cook vs Zay Flowers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBBuffalo BillsPPG LEADER
James Cook
PPG
16.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,621
Rush TDs
12
Rec
33
Rec Yds
291
Bye
Week 12
WRBaltimore Ravens
Zay Flowers
PPG
11.8
Games
17
Rec
86
Rec Yds
1,211
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

16.8 PPG11.8 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

James Cook vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing James Cook (RB, Buffalo Bills) against Zay Flowers (WR, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. James Cook averaged 16.8 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.

James Cook has his bye in Week 12, Zay Flowers in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, James Cook holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.8 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 James Cook or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, James Cook has the edge at 16.8 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 James Cook and Zay Flowers average in 2025?

James Cook averaged 16.8 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 5.0 points per game.

When are James Cook and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?

James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.