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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerry Jeudy vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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. Jerry Jeudy at 10.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zay Flowers higher, but do not fade Jerry Jeudy entirely.

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

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 10

WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jerry Jeudy

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

10.1 PPG11.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jerry Jeudy is producing at 46% 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.

Jerry Jeudy vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jerry Jeudy and Zay Flowers is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver put up 10.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens averaged 11.8 in 17. A 1.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.7 points favors Zay Flowers, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jerry Jeudy turned 108 targets into 845 yards and 3 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jerry Jeudy sits Week 10 while Zay Flowers is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Zay Flowers outscored Jerry Jeudy by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerry Jeudy	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	11.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	172	201
Receptions	68	86
Rec/Game	4.0	5.1
Receiving Yards	845	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	49.7	71.2
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	108	118
Target Share/Game	6.4	6.9
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

11.8 PPG for Zay Flowers versus 10.1 for Jerry Jeudy in 2025. The baseline favors Zay Flowers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jerry Jeudy or Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy and Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 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 1.7 points per game.

When are Jerry Jeudy and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jerry Jeudy (CLE) 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 Jerry Jeudy or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Zay Flowers outscored Jerry Jeudy by 1.7 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.